Category Archives: life & love

Congratulations

Posted on June 11, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been a different school year for the graduating kids of 2020. Many will or have received diplomas through virtual settings. The anticipation of finals, the pomp and circumstance, the speeches, the comradery of the class, final hugs and goodbyes, … Continue reading →

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He Can’t Find His Keys

Posted on June 4, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was listening to Real Oldies a couple of Saturdays ago when Paul Petersen’s fun She Can’t Find Her Keys wafted through the speakers. Little did I know it was a prophetic song — with she replaced by he and … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, communication, DPchallenge, Faith, humor, Laughter, life, lost keys, love, observations, optimism, stories, travel | 6 Comments

Freedom

Posted on May 28, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I really never felt captive during the virus outbreak. My plans were abruptly changed. Suddenly I found myself sequestered in place at my son’s house in Kentucky. Except for the occasional trip to the grocery store or pharmacy and a … Continue reading →

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WKU

Posted on May 21, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

There is something special about a college town. There is something extra special on campus. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a Division I university, an offshoot campus, a Division III college or a private institution. They are little communities nestled … Continue reading →

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What’s Next

Posted on May 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Over the past few months — even before the pandemic stay at home orders — the most asked question I have been asked is “what’ next?” It is equally asked about my wanderlust and my professional endeavors. Invariably I answer, … Continue reading →

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Coffee Time

Posted on April 30, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

During my travels, the grands in Massachusetts were totally infatuated with my percolating coffee making process. The oldest wondered how the water burped up the stem. The middle wanted to know why there was a glass bowl on the lid. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged coffee, DPchallenge, family, Friends, Grandma, growing up, humor, Karen, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships | 7 Comments

Tune In

Posted on April 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I think I might be driving my son a little crazy. My son and I were invited to dinner at a friend’s {socially distant on the deck}. When we got there music was playing. Ange asked if it was too … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, communication, conversation, humor, Laughter, life, love, Memories, Music, observations, relationships, TuneIn | 11 Comments

Spray Paint, Murals & a Fork in the Road

Posted on April 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Any place you travel has a host of quirky sites and attractions. Kentucky is no different. I spent a couple of nice late Spring days sightseeing … all the time using appropriate social distancing {not too hard since there were … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, day trips, DPchallenge, driving, family, Fork in the Road, Friends, Kentucky, life, love, murals, observations, Spray Paint Road, stories | 4 Comments

The Empty Tomb

Posted on April 9, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

There are two “major” celebrations on the church calendar – Christmas and Easter. One we celebrate with joy and festivity. The other we generally celebrate quietly, with a little more reserve and certainly a lot more reverence and solemnity. The … Continue reading →

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Random Coronavirus Thoughts

Posted on April 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been accused of not taking this coronavirus pandemic serious. Well, that’s not entirely true. I am taking the virus serious … but I’m not worrying about it — and won’t. Worry gets you nowhere except to Anxietyville. I can … Continue reading →

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