Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Five Minute Friday — Blessing
Is everybody ready for Five Minute Friday? It’s where our group of writers [okay most of them, often we have Saturday and Sunday stragglers, myself included] gather to write unscripted for five minutes on a specific word prompt. Our prompt … Continue reading
The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting pretty tired of hearing about all things Russia — collusion, interference, connections. I grew up in the 60s where all evil led to the Big Bear — remember duck and cover {although … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Steady
Happy Friday! Happy Five Minute Friday! You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative is to take five minutes and see what comes out: not a perfect post, not a … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Worth
Happy Five Minute Friday time! I know it’s Saturday, but I was on the road all day yesterday. I could have carved out a few minutes earlier {hanging my head in shame} in the day but rather took the time … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Expect
Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday post. Sometimes the prompt easily triggers the mind. Other times, it’s more of a struggle. That was this week. I don’t have to tell you the drill — I’ve done that many times over … Continue reading
I Did It!
Some people will read this and shrug, “So.” Other will read this, purse their face into a perplexed look, perhaps scratch their head and comment, “Why?” But those who know me will smile and simply say, “Joe has his wanderlust … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Future
What! It’s Friday? And I’m working on Five Minute Friday? It’s definitely time to look up! Seriously, I have always had the desire to put the words on paper (okay, the screen). Blame it on busyness, schedules or — okay … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Visit
Sometimes I feel like the Little Engine That Could … I think I can … I think I can … I think I can … Only in my case it’s more like Good intentions …Good intentions … Good intentions. Just … Continue reading
Memorial Day
I was supposed to fill the pulpit at West Fayette Presbyterian next weekend, but when I found out my daughter would be in town from Ohio, I made some quick adjustments and switched pulpit supplies to fill in this week … Continue reading
The Light 