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About fromareportersnotebook

Former reporter and city editor at The Tribune, Welland, On. Active in various community groups and initiatives, married with two grown children, interested in roses specifically and gardening in general. A collection of previously-written columns was published in book form in the fall of 2013 and is available by contacting the writer at: fromareportersnotebook@gmail.com. It sells for $20.

Morning Offering: 01. 31. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Time to get away from it all? Time to slow down, say a prayer or two? Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 30. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Let’s take our hearts for a walk into the woods and listen to the  whispers of old trees. – Unattributed. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 29. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Dawn of another new day….I owe it all to you, Lord! Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily

Morning Offering: 01. 28. 17

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Today’s Reflection: In dying: Life is changed, not ended. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily

Morning Offering: 01. 27. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Do you find it easy to talk with the Lord when your paths cross? Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily

Morning Offering: 01. 26. 17

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Today’s Reflection: If you like being a follower, why not be a follower of the Lord? Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily

Morning Offering: 01. 25. 17

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Today’s Reflection: I go for a walk in the woods to find myself. I find the company of the Lord instead. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 24. 17

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Today’s Reflection: As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. – from Psalm 42. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 23. 17

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Today’s Reflection: In my brokenness I turn to you, Lord, knowing I will find healing in your unconditional love. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 01. 21. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Regardless of age, may the spirit and joy of play stay part of our lives, for this I pray. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and  photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.