Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Five Minute Friday — Ready
The calendar says it’s Friday so it must be time for Five Minute Friday. You remember, it’s when a group of us ponder a prompt word of the week and just write for five minutes. The exercise is moderated by … Continue reading
Let’s Pray for the Children
I had to take my two granddaughters to meet up with their father for a doctor’s appointment this morning. The elder, 14, commandeered the radio, but couldn’t decide what she wanted to listen to. Not a big deal. So she … Continue reading
Thank You for All My Blessings
How fitting. My latest granddaughter — Hayleigh Ilizabeth-Joy Siccardi — made her appearance this afternoon at 4:45 p.m., appropriately on National Grandparents Day. Hayleigh weighed in at seven pounds, five ounces and stretched 20 1/2 inches. My son advises me … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Whisper
Well, it’s Friday. Time to join the hundreds over at Kate’s place for a Friday free for all writing frenzy. You remember, each Friday we congregate at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2014/09/04/five-minute-friday-whisper/) to throw in our two cents worth on a specific … Continue reading
Two Years
First things first. The graphic below has absolutely nothing to do with this post. It is just an expression of how I feel. Go Pack! It’s been two years since I began sharing my journey through the blogosphere. And it … Continue reading
RIP Rip
I spent the front part of last weekend in New Jersey … but it wasn’t a “fun” trip. I went to honor a friend and support his family. Ron Rippey died Aug. 26 at the age of 70 … an … Continue reading
Happy Anniversary
What Is Marriage? Marriage is the beautiful blending Of two lives, two love and two hearts — It’s the wonderful, magical moment When a beautiful love story starts. Marriage is caring and sharing From the moment you first say, “I … Continue reading
‘We Have to Talk’
“We have to talk.” Those are four words that bring sheer fear to every male on the planet — from the days of Adam, I suspect — to the present day. Even in a dream, those words bring chills to … Continue reading
The Light 