Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

About wisdomfromafather

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

Why?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

There’s an inscription in the book George Bailey finds in the film, It’s a Wonderful Life. “Remember, George: no man is a failure who has friends.” Let’s face it, sometimes we all feel we failed. Our emotions go underwater and we … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Loved

Posted on August 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for Five Minute Friday, the weekly timed keyword-themed writing challenge hosted by Kate Motaung. Her words — and those of the others who congregate around the virtual table to share — are on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. I encourage you … Continue reading →

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Let’s Party

Posted on August 12, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I have an appointment in upstate New York Sept. 5. It’s a long way to go for an appointment, but it is necessary, so west I go. But I thought I could extend it a bit by scheduling a few … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Woman

Posted on August 11, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Saturday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com by our special community of writers. I’ve been sharing snippets taken from Five Minute Friday: A Collection of Stories … Continue reading →

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Words for the Week

Posted on August 6, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

As I usually do, here are my words from behind the pulpit, delivered at Dover-Foxcrost (ME) United Methodist Church Sunday. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, LORD, my Rock … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Anniversary

Posted on August 5, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Friday time. Yeah, I know. It’s Sunday. In my defense, I was on the road Friday and at Maine Author Day in Guilford Saturday. All of a sudden, it was Sunday. The assignment this week was, quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged adventure, anniversary, bittersweet, communication, DPchallenge, grandkids, kids, Maine, relationships, wife | 9 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Thirteen

Posted on July 28, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to the Saturday installment of Five Minute Friday. Actually, I wasn’t sure if I’d even be able to pen some words this week. I had a full Friday, a book meet & greet planned Saturday — I opted out … Continue reading →

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Nightmare!

Posted on July 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Well, a year ago, my latest dream might have been categorized a nightmare. Today, it was rather pleasant. While off in dreamland, I found myself walking … for fun. A year ago, my legs were used primarily for maneuvering the … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Way

Posted on July 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday! Time for this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday … on time! I cherish this exercise. which gives me a chance to shut off the world and focus on a specific word prompt. It gives my mind a … Continue reading →

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Social Media

Posted on July 19, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I’m not a big social media fan. . II use it, but I’m not an every-minute online junkie. I often find Facebook feeds disconcerting. In addition to the obvious political posts that do absolutely nothing to advance discussion, the drama … Continue reading →

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