Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Not So Empty Nest
Empty nest. Don’t think I’m going to experience that too soon. As you know, my son, his wife, their three children and their menagerie — two dogs, an outside cat and guinea pig — moved in with me. It’s been … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday – Friend
Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/04/five-minute-friday-friend/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading
Passion
This is another excerpt from 50 things that really matter. My father wore suits and ties for 30 years. But his hands were, and are, those of an artist. They transform marble into sculpture, coax herbs and vegetables from the … Continue reading
Remember When
I was sitting in my recliner checking my e-mail and surfing Facebook this morning listening to some Malt Shop Oldies when my granddaughter came in and asked if she could play a game. Of course I said yes, and while … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Jump
Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/04/five-minute-friday-jump/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading
Bubble Baths
This is another excerpt from 50 things that really matter. There’s something magical about a bath. It can become a refuge from the outside world that a shower simply can’t. Add bubbles to the mix, and I’m instantly transported into … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Here
Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/04/five-minute-friday-here-2/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading
The Light 