Category Archives: growing up

In the Blink of an Eye … Getting To Know You 2

Posted on July 8, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord… Proverbs 18:22 I told you my role was peacemaker. One of the first things we had to do was pick out a church. Mom didn’t … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye … In the Beginning 1

Posted on June 17, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the … 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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Postscripts

Posted on March 12, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Whenever I travel, random thought just pop into the noggin — I call them free range thoughts. So, I thought I would clean up some of those cobwebs cluttering my mind… I think this was the first time … ever … Continue reading →

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Don Bosco Tech — Yesterday, Today, Forever

Posted on March 8, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I took a trip yesterday … literally and figuratively. I journeyed 234 miles to stroll down memory lane from 50-plus years ago. Don Bosco Tech, Paterson, NJ. It was my high school home from 1961-65. It’s been closed since 2002 … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Gather

Posted on March 6, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Friday. Friday. Time for some writing … five minutes worth as part of Five Minute Friday. Here, hundreds of blogging friends congregate at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/03/05/five-minute-friday-gather-plus-a-video-interview-and-news-about-the-first-ever-fmf-retreat/) to string together our thoughts on a common prompt word. I invite you to … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Give

Posted on November 28, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

In the spirit of thanksgiving, this week’s Five Minute Friday spins off the word GIVE. So, for the next five minutes, let’s give it shot. The timer is set, so let’s GO One of the traditions Karen and I stumbled … 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 — Ready

Posted on September 12, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

The calendar says it’s Friday so it must be time for Five Minute Friday. You remember, it’s when a group of us ponder a prompt word of the week and just write for five minutes. The exercise is moderated by … 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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