Category Archives: encouragement

The Blessing

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Deanna Kohlhofer

I have heard a million times that “Life is not perfect” and this is accurate. We face very real problems every day. We all have our “why me” moments – the kids cry, the laundry piles up, the dog is … Continue reading →

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…big shoes to fill

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Scott Siccardi

I have pretty small feet. One of my LEAST favorite things to do is replace my shoes. I can never quite find a shoe that fits just right. Continue reading →

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Everyone is Welcome

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Deanna Kohlhofer

Everyone is welcome. That is what my late father would say. He was the kind of guy who opened his heart and his home to everyone. He shared his life, his struggles, his joys, and his stories…all in hopes that … Continue reading →

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Wisdom 2.5

Posted on December 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I knew it was going to be a bad day when I dropped my coffee mug on the floor as I was trying to leave for work. I have heard my dad say before, “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” but … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, children, death, encouragement, family, grief, joy, Memories, wisdom | 30 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Protect

Posted on July 2, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Okay, I am resigning to the fact my Fridays are on Saturday. Although I had the time to post in Five Minute Friday yesterday, I just didn’t. I was distracted at every turn. So, here’s to Five Minute Saturday — … Continue reading →

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Whale Watch

Posted on June 30, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

For six out of the last seven years, I’ve taken my grandchildren on an “adventure.” This year — number seven — it will be whale watching. First, a little history. One of the things I never thought about was gifts … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Lose/Rest

Posted on June 26, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I blinked my eyes and skipped past not one, but two Five Minute Friday assignments. It may be tricky, but I am going to attempt to incorporate the two prompt words — the very non-similar LOSE and REST — in … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Want

Posted on June 11, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I’m back for another Five Minute Friday rambling on, as has become my custom, Saturday. Five Minute Friday is a discipline where independent writers join together at Kate Motaung’s site — Heading Home — to transform thoughts on a specific … Continue reading →

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Miracles from Heaven

Posted on June 5, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Someone asked me this morning what I do when I’m in Maine. Well, one thing is go to the movies. I mean, with a $4 matinee, how could you go wrong? I did just that yesterday, going to see Miracles … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Haven

Posted on June 4, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Saturday. Time for Five Minute Friday. Under Kate Motaung’s direction (http://katemotaung.com/2016/06/02/five-minute-friday-haven/), a hundred or so bloggers rally around a themed word and, well, write for five minutes. No rules. No backtracks. Nothing profound. Not perfect. Just five minutes of … Continue reading →

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