Category Archives: family

Five Minute Friday — Pass

Posted on May 1, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I played hooky yesterday and headed to the Jersey shore for some re-centering. So, naturally, my Five Minute Friday assignment — which I usually post on Saturday {you have to know me to understand} — has been pushed to Sunday. … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Epilogue 3

Posted on April 27, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Before wrapping up this journey, I had to say thank you to my children for giving me permission to share this behind the scenes look at my 40-plus year adventure with Karen. Karen, of course, is/was the best thing that … Continue reading →

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My Crazy Kids

Posted on April 24, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

When I finally got to move to Maine, albeit on a temporary basis, my children were, well, less than enthusiastic. Somehow they did not think I could take care of myself — especially my daughters. To ease their minds, I … Continue reading →

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

Posted on April 21, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

What happens when you discover you’ve never been legally married after 50 years? That’s the premise behind My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 – one that actually caught me a little off guard. I’ll be honest, my wife and I … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Epilogue 2

Posted on April 20, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love … I Corinthians 13:13 Another anecdote that just didn’t fit anywhere was the cartoons. I quite honestly don’t remember when that “tradition” started, although … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Epilogue 1

Posted on April 13, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love … I Corinthians 13:13 As we wrap things up, I would like to share a few other anecdotes that just didn’t fit anywhere. And, … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Whole

Posted on April 9, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Saturday, Saturday. Guess it’s time to settle in for my Five Minute Friday exercise where I gather with other writers from all corners of the globe as we write together, for just five minutes, on a common prompt. We put … Continue reading →

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The Power of Music

Posted on April 7, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

There’s power in music. We all know it. The rhythm, the melody, the musical accompaniment and even the lyrics blend together to evoke an emotion in the listener. It could be up-tempo, relaxing, spiritual or jazzy. It can. I like … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — It’s All About Faith 2

Posted on April 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Be still, and know that I am God! … Psalm 46:10a And Mom was a great prayer warrior. As you read through her journals, you learn just how deep those roots of faith went. She prayed for each one of … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump et al

Posted on April 3, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually like to post about politics. But I am going to make an exception today, primarily on the Republican Party, but politics on both sides of the aisle this election cycle. There is an ugly mood out there. … Continue reading →

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