Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Prayers, Prayers and More Prayers
I don’t like prayer to be directed at me. I would rather be the prayer than the prayee. But there are times the power of prayer is needed for me, and this is one of those times. Some of you … Continue reading
Pete’s Dragon
When I found out the Center Theater in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, had booked Pete’s Dragon while I was there, I have to admit I was quite excited. I don’t know why. Despite three kids (two came later) and a well-used VCR … Continue reading
I Guess I’m in Deep Doo Doo
I’m going to be the first to say. Sometimes I don’t think. I don’t mean to go off course … but sometimes I do. Take last night — or more appropriately this morning — for example. I was heading home … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Heal
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 at http://katemotaung.com/2016/09/08/five-minute-friday-heal/. I encourage you to read … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Path
Happy Saturday! Time for this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. Even though I’m typically a day late, I cherish this exercise. It’s give me a chance to shut off the world and focus on a specific word prompt. It … Continue reading
It Never Gets Old — Happy Anniversary
Sometimes it seems like yesterday. Other times it seems like a lifetime ago. On this day 48 years ago, I watched in awe as this vision floated down the center aisle of mammoth Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in … Continue reading
Math 2016
My faith in science has been shattered. By science, I mean specifically math. It seems everything I thought I knew has changed. I mean, aren’t math facts well … facts? It started innocuously enough with a picture problem from my grandson. … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Loyalty
Happy Five Minute Friday time. The assignment this week was, quite frankly, challenging. The FMF prompt was LOYALTY, which should be easy peasy. But my mind kept wandering off in different directions {that’s why I call them free range thoughts} … Continue reading
A Special Birthday Present
Yesterday was my birthday. I celebrated it quietly and alone {not complaining}. I puttered around the Internet {including writing yesterday’s Five Minute Friday post}, caught up on the last few episodes of How To Get Away With Murder {interesting cliff … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Team
Happy Saturday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2016/08/18/five-minute-friday-team/) by our special community of writers. This week’s prompt is TEAM. The timer is set, so it’s time to GO … Continue reading
The Light 