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I'm just an ordinary guy walking along the journey of life.

Wednesday Writing XIV

Posted on March 13, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday so it’s time to add to our collaborative community story. We’re following a flashback of our main character, Samantha. The story thus far is on the blog under “Story.” Here’s where we left off. We were very … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Home

Posted on March 8, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

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/2013/03/five-minute-friday-home-2/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing XIII

Posted on March 6, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday so it’s time to add to our collaborative community story. We’re following a flashback of our main character, Samantha. The story thus far is on the blog under “Story.” Here’s where we left off. Tuesday, Chad headed … Continue reading →

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Home alone

Posted on March 5, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

As you may know, over the past few years I have sent “words for the week” — collected from a variety of sources — to my family, friends and faith partners as a way of encouragement. I’ve discovered each one … Continue reading →

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Refreshed … Rejuvenated … Restored

Posted on March 3, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

You know the ocean is my restoration magnet. Yesterday I decided I had had enough and needed that rejuvenation only the crashing waves can give me. It didn’t disappoint. I had two reasons for making the five and a half … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Opportunity

Posted on March 1, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

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/2013/03/five-minute-friday-ordinary-2/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia

Posted on February 28, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been watching some old Oscar winning films, like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Bell, Book and Candle, North by Northwest, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, From Here to Eternity and Anatomy of a Murder. I took advantage of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing XII

Posted on February 27, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday so it‘s time to add to our collaborative community story. We’re following a flashback of our main character, Samantha. Here’s where we left off. So many questions … so few answers… The parents set up a dinner … Continue reading →

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Peter Pan and Puff

Posted on February 25, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I had to wake up the grandkids this morning. As the bewitching hour approached I found myself engrossed in another of my weird dreams. It involved head lice {no idea} and me hanging out of a window holding a soaking … Continue reading →

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Confession

Posted on February 23, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I confess. This generally jolly old man is not so jolly these days. In fact, he is walking through the days with a black cloud over his head. I really don’t know why, but I have been in a funk … Continue reading →

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