Category Archives: growing up

…stop moving the wheel

Posted on February 10, 2021 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t have a lot to say today. Lately, I haven’t had a lot to say at all really. That’s the introspective side of me that stops by from time to time. The details aren’t important, but with the “busy”ness … Continue reading →

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Confidence

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Deanna Kohlhofer

Let me tell you about my middle school basketball experience. I sucked. Seriously. I was the girl who sat on the bench and watched all the good kids play their hearts out. I cheered them on. I handed them their … Continue reading →

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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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Five Minute Friday — Grow

Posted on May 14, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Are we ready for some writing? That’s right, it’s time for Five Minute Friday on, of course, Saturday. Here I gather with other talented writers to share our free-range thoughts on a specific prompt word for five minutes {more or … Continue reading →

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Don Bosco Tech … Another Visit

Posted on March 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It took me just under 50 years to revisit my alma mater — Don Bosco Tech in Paterson, NJ. Saturday, I made another trip there. Unfortunately, it is likely to be my last. The Salesian school was sold to Paterson … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — New York, New York 2

Posted on February 3, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear … 1 John 4:18a The paper gave her a chance to grow as well. She tried selling … didn’t work. Her sales skills were about as accomplished as … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — First

Posted on January 9, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

We’re back. The Five Minute Friday band returns for another year under the guidance of Kate Motaugn after a couple week holiday hiatus. Okay, I’m back my usual day late, but hey, I’m back! Five Minute Friday is a discipline … Continue reading →

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Blink of an Eye — Growing Up on Philip Avenue 2

Posted on August 26, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God… 1 John 4:7 The other thing I remember is the night we became pregnant. To me, there is no … Continue reading →

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Blink of an Eye — Growing Up on Philip Avenue 1

Posted on August 19, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God… 1 John 4:7 Ah, Philip Avenue … our first “home.” It was a three-room attic apartment, just big enough … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — I Do 4

Posted on August 12, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh… Genesis 2:24 … Continue reading →

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