Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
The Color of Rain
This review I wrote first appeared in the Reveille/Between the Lakes I’m not sure I qualify as a book reviewer. In truth, I don’t read a lot of books. I mean I read a lot, but I think the last … Continue reading
Pepperoni Dreams
Do you dream? I mean, vivid, right there in the action dream? I do … especially after eating sausage or stick pepperoni, good old greasy sausage or pepperoni with just that right ingredient that triggers the emotions, ideas, images and … Continue reading
Political swear jar
The political conventions are over (thank you, Jesus — can I get an Amen??) and its time to settle in on something important … football. Okay, we still have some more political posturing to go through. And we do have … Continue reading
Mad Max
I either have the most mellow cat in the world or the dumbest cat in the world. Well, Max is not really my cat. I inherited him from my mother-in-law, daughter and grandson. And he stays outside all the time, … Continue reading
Music Appreciation
I can’t tell the difference between a sharp and a flat. Riffs and bridges have other meanings not associated with music. I can’t carry a tune in a bucket. And I have no idea what all those squiggly lines mean … Continue reading
Father Says…
I’ve been writing professionally (getting paid — not much, but getting paid) for almost 48 years. I’ve covered presidents and other political leaders, bishops and cardinals, professional athletes and everyday people. I’ve been to the White House, the National Cathedral, … Continue reading
Don’t Flinch
I was out in the gazebo the other day, having my morning coffee with Karen and reeling from the four year old memory of the night my world changed forever. To put that in context, when my wife was diagnosed … Continue reading
The Light 