Category Archives: growing old

In the Blink of an Eye — New York, New York 4

Posted on February 17, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear … 1 John 4:18a When we moved to the house in Willard, we set Grandma Simpson up in the bigger motel room, but after Jonathan and Nicolle moved … Continue reading →

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Try

Posted on August 2, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

The Five Minute Friday prompt word this week was TRY. And try as I may, I just couldn’t get the thoughts together … so I am going to piggyback off the prompt and just write …. for more than five … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye … Getting To Know You 3

Posted on July 15, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord… Proverbs 18:22 There are so many other small things I remember … most of which must have made your mother reassess her decision to get … Continue reading →

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The Meltdown

Posted on April 30, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I haven’t been around for awhile. Truth is, I didn’t want to be here. This father just had no more wisdom in his tank. I didn’t want to be here in upstate New York either. Truth is, I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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On the Naughty List

Posted on December 6, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

“You’re gettin nuttin for Christmas Dr. Mary is mad. You’re gettin nuttin for Christmas Cause you’ve been nuttin but the bad.” That was Dr. Mary’s holiday greeting last week when I went for my follow-up visit. “What! Why?” I protested. … 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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The Maine Thing

Posted on August 16, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Those of you who know me either personally or through this blog know I have this fascination with Maine. Over the past six years I have trekked to the Pine Tree State well over a dozen times and have visited … Continue reading →

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200,000 Miles

Posted on August 14, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

My little red truck turned 200,000 yesterday. It’s poor little body is showing its age, but it’s heart and soul keep pumping forward. I love that little red truck and have enjoyed the 125,000 miles or so I have contributed. … Continue reading →

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Post Vacation Funk

Posted on July 19, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I have to admit, in the week since I’ve been back from my mini-vacation with my grandkids I have been in kind of a funk. Actually, if I’m being totally honest, I was in the same funk before the mini-vacation. … Continue reading →

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