Category Archives: songs

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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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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The Chatterbox Drive-in

Posted on March 26, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

One of my greatest pleasures is listening to Internet radio while on the road. The broadcasts could be from anywhere, putting a spin on the records being spinned, One of my Internet finds was Doc South’s Show (http://timetravelispossible.com/OurInternetRadioStation.html) where, during … Continue reading →

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Adieu Maine … For Now

Posted on January 2, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It’s just about time to wrap up my latest respite in Maine. I accomplished most of what I wanted — nothing and not much. Seriously, I did accomplish just about everything I intended to accomplish. And I found out a … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Bass

Posted on November 19, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I live a very routine life. I may not perform tasks at the same time, but it’s generally in the same sequence. Quiet time. Make coffee. Check my glucose and blood pressure. Make breakfast. Take my pills. Turn on the … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Still

Posted on November 14, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

It took me about three seconds to determine the direction I would take for this week’s Five Minute Friday. The prompt is STILL and I was immediately drawn to Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Pray for the Children

Posted on September 11, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I had to take my two granddaughters to meet up with their father for a doctor’s appointment this morning. The elder, 14, commandeered the radio, but couldn’t decide what she wanted to listen to. Not a big deal. So she … Continue reading →

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The Pied Piper

Posted on May 31, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Did you ever have one of those songs just take up residence in your mind? Have I got a story for you. I was reminded of it this morning when I was power-napping after an early rise to take my … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Beat

Posted on March 22, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Remember that scene from 1980 film The Jazz Singer {one of my most favorite films}? You know the scene, where Jess starts battling with the estrangement from his father while preparing for his big break on the Zany Gray TV … Continue reading →

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Roar

Posted on February 9, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I have to admit, I was never much of a Katy Perry fan. She’s pretty and talented, but her breakthrough into the contemporary music scene was marred — for me — by her song selection. I Kissed a Girl got … Continue reading →

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