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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: 08. 01. 23

Today’s Reflection: No rosary, no peace.
Know rosary, know peace. ― Author unknown
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 07. 31. 23

Today’s Reflection: Every day is a fresh start. Wake up with a thankful heart. — Author unknown
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 07. 30. 23

Today’s Reflection: Faith is not like a raincoat, only to be worn on drizzly days. — Kevin Ansbro
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 07. 29. 23

Today’s Reflection: God,
complaining is completely underrated. How else can I be honest?

Every frustration has me spinning. And the sheer volume
and timing of each new problem
has me convinced this is a conspiracy. Are they trying to ruin this for me?

I’m trying.
I’m honestly trying here.

God, come meet me here.
Chip away at my chippiness.
Calm my racing heart.
Loosen this feeling in my chest.

Blessed are we when we notice
that the day is trending in the wrong direction.
No matter how hard we try,
the answers are not coming, and even the questions
have all trailed away.

Blessed are we when we recognize that it’s time to just stop,
find a moment alone,
And breathe.

Blessed are we,
who notice something emerging, a memory of truth revealed,
of mercy received,
a comfort, a word.

And how grateful are we
who take the first step,
and find it has its own springs. — “A Blessing for When You’re Feeling Grouchy” by Kate Bowler from The Lives We Actually Have
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 07. 28. 23

Today’s Reflection: The rainbow is a promise
of sunshine after rain
of calm after storms
of joy after sadness
of peace after pain
of love after loss. — Author unknown
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 07. 26. 23

Today’s Reflection: Deep among the trees I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. — Author unknown
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 07. 25. 23

Today’s Reflection: When I start to get bored, God, teach me to open my eyes. — from Focus Your Day
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 07. 24. 23

Today’s Reflection: Begin your day as my friend does, saying:
“Hi, God. What can I do for you today?” — Donna K. Becher
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 07. 23. 23

Today’s Reflection: Dear God, please give me strength when I am weak, love when I feel forsaken, courage when I am afraid, wisdom when I feel foolish, comfort when I am alone, hope when I feel rejected, and peace when I am in turmoil. Amen. — Daily TV Mass site
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.