Category Archives: life & love

Giving Thanks in 2018

Posted on November 22, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2018. It’s a natural feeling. We’re winding down, but there are still too many families separated by war. … Continue reading →

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Happy, Happy Birthday Sweetheart

Posted on November 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It never gets any easier hitting milestones without you. And, of course, this is another milestone for you, my dear wife. Happy, Happy Birthday! While we were never big on splashy birthday parties, especially after the kids were grown. But … Continue reading →

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Saturday with Santa

Posted on November 19, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I woke up Saturday morning, stretched and headed downstairs. Angelina beat me down and started barking like a crazy dog. So I rushed to the kitchen to find Santa standing there with his finger up his round, snowy white beard … Continue reading →

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Retirement … Sweet Retirement

Posted on November 14, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been approximately 16 months since I stopped punching the time clock {actually, I haven’t punched a time clock since the early summer jobs of my youth, but I digress} and stepped into “retirement.” It has been quite an experience … Continue reading →

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I Need a Hug … A Sonni Hug

Posted on October 9, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Don’t ever doubt there are angels among us. I know that fact from personal experience. I’ve seen it all my life. I’ve had people pop into — and unfortunately — out of my life just when I needed an extra … Continue reading →

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Tears on Earth … Joy in Heaven

Posted on September 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die … — Ecclesiates 3:1-2a August 20. November 20. August 31. March 25, April 12, … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Rain

Posted on September 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It was a wet, misty morning here in central Maine. It was the best morning walk in a long time. I look forward to my morning walks with Angelina. It is a time to get in some exercise, start the … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Dreams

Posted on August 31, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Almost to the moment, 50 years ago I gazed down the cavernous St. John the Baptist Cathedral aisle in Paterson, NJ, and watched a vision glide toward me. Forty years and 27 days later, I gazed down at a battered … Continue reading →

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Another Great Day

Posted on August 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I woke up to some great news today … I mean, truly great news! I am now a great-grandfather for the third time. My grandson Zack and his wife Khristine welcomed Harper Jean to the world officially at 11:37 p.m., … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

There’s an inscription in the book George Bailey finds in the film, It’s a Wonderful Life. “Remember, George: no man is a failure who has friends.” Let’s face it, sometimes we all feel we failed. Our emotions go underwater and we … Continue reading →

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