Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Five Minute Friday — Enough
Okay. It’s Saturday. I guess my Friday writing run has ended. In my defense, I just couldn’t function yesterday. From the time I opened my eyes in the morning — through two power naps (one lasting two hours) — until … Continue reading
The Boss Baby
If you want to gauge the worth of a children’s animated movie, go to a matinee … then listen. You have to have a discerning ear. You have to be able to distinguish between children laughing for the sake of … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Define
Friday. Time for Five Minute Friday. Yeah, I know. Friday. But I do look forward to the writing exercise, meeting with my FMF friends to ponder, put down and share a word prompt with them. Thanks to Kate Motaung for … Continue reading
The Shack
I have to confess. The Shack was not on my must see list. Admittedly I didn’t know too much about it and I don’t remember even seeing the trailer. But it was the flick du jour so I did a … Continue reading
It Never Ceases To Amaze Me
I’ve been wandering around Maine for better than eight years and part time living here for a year and a half. Yet I’m still amazed at the incredible people in the state. As the welcoming sign says, “Maine: The way … Continue reading
Like Father, Like Son
My aunt died last night. As I referenced yesterday, there is no doubt in my mind she is dancing with my uncle in heaven as we speak. But I couldn’t help but think there was some snickering going on as … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Embrace
Happy Friday. Yes, Friday, and here I am posting my contribution to Five Minute Friday! Miracles do happen! You know the drill. We receive a prompt, ponder it and let our fingers translate the words in our minds and hearts. … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Friend
I have a very busy schedule this weekend — including traveling — so I made sure I could carve out five minutes for this week’s Five Minute Friday exercise. Kate Motaugn (http://katemotaung.com/2017/03/16/five-minute-friday-friend/) supplied this week’s prompt — FRIEND — and … Continue reading
I Lost a Sock
I lost a sock in the laundry. Now I know that’s not earth-shattering news … especially among my many Five Minute Friday friends who do laundry a little more frequently than I, like two or three times a week or … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Abandon
Happy Five Minute Friday time. Of course, it’s Saturday. I know that. Seriously, it’s time to jot down some thoughts on this week’s prompt — ABANDON — courtesy of Kate Motaugn (http://katemotaung.com/2017/03/09/five-minute-friday-abandon/) and the krazy krew of FMF followers. We … Continue reading
The Light 