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About wisdomfromafather

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

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I’m no expert in metaphysics, but I swear I heard an audible laugh out loud and the phrase “Do you remember …” from the other side of the urn yesterday morning when I read her daily cartoon to Karen. I … Continue reading

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Butting Heads

I was driving the other day and saw two young goats just banging heads. Now, I’ve seen it before, but this time, it mesmerized me. Since I had some spare time, I pulled off to the side and watched as … Continue reading

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Way to go girls

I heard a report the other day females now have more driver’s licenses than males. Way to go, girls! It’s not surprising when you think of if. After all there are more females than males in the country. In my … Continue reading

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Wednesday Writing V

Well, it’s Wednesday. Time to revisit our collaborative community “novel” … or at least a short story. I know there are a number of professional and amateur writers following or at least visiting this blog, so now’s you chance to … Continue reading

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How To Say Thank You

Originally posted on OverwhelmedByJoy:
I always want to appreciate the generosity and kindness of others. In a perfect world, I write a thank-you note promptly for every person who has reached out to me. In a perfect world, I have…

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Welcome Home Corporal Kidd

We had a unique experience here in the Finger Lakes of New York yesterday. We laid a veteran to rest. Now, that might not sound like a compelling event … but this veteran was recently identified as an MIA from … Continue reading

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With a Song in My Heart

A strange thing happened today. As usual, I deliver my newspapers on Thursday. At my first stop, I entered the store whistling a happy tune … and spent the next five minutes engaged in conversation. Next stop.  I entered the … Continue reading

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Wednesday Writing IV

Well, it’s Wednesday. Time to revisit our collaborative community “novel” … or at least a short story. I know there are a number of professional and amateur writers following or at least visiting this blog, so now’s you chance to … Continue reading

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A Time To Heal

I’m just starting to watch the election results roll in. I personally don’t think we’ll know who will lead our country for the next four years for awhile. I can envision the challenges already. But whoever ultimately wins will have … Continue reading

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Time To Vote

I was watching Last Man Standing the other night. It was the voting episode. To set the stage, Mike (Tim Allen), a bleed red Republican, tries to convince middle daughter Mandy (Molly Ephraim) to vote for Romney, but Obama supporter … Continue reading

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