Category Archives: life & love

Family … Family … Family…

Posted on January 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I have been blessed. From my earliest recollection, I have had a wonderfully supportive family — even when I didn’t fully realize it at the time. As I grew, married, settled down {relatively speaking}, and raised children with my wife, … Continue reading →

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Toast

Posted on January 9, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s the little things in life that give it its flavor. This morning, I actually had toast for breakfast. I like toast for breakfast. It’s a perfect complement to good, hot, black coffee. Spread a little bit of butter {healthy … Continue reading →

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Friday

Posted on January 3, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Friday and I’m at a writing loss. Normally I would have a Five Minute Friday prompt to guide me but, well, we’re on a well-needed holiday hiatus. Normally, I would have about a thousand random thoughts racing through my … Continue reading →

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The Journey Continues

Posted on January 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Now that I’ve “officially” completed my late year journey, it’s time to figure out the next step. It’s one of the questions just about everyone asks me, and, of course, my family has been making their respective pitches for why … Continue reading →

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The Journey — Part Five

Posted on December 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the great things about my journey over the past three months is my plans have not been constrained. I challenged myself to visit with the kids/grandkids/great-grandkids and meet and greet with other family and friends — new and … Continue reading →

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Unemployed

Posted on December 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I read the headline and realized it was not quite accurate. While true, I am unemployed, the reality is I paid my dues and am now happily retired. What prompted the headline, however, is an application I recently sent in … Continue reading →

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The Journey — Part Four

Posted on December 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Four down … one to go. I actually have another day here in Kentucky, my fourth leg of the journey. Eldest son Joe and I have plans for dinner with some of his friends. Some of you who follow my … Continue reading →

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Did I Miss Christmas?

Posted on December 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A month ago, it seemed {at least to me} all things Christmas, 24/7. Ads. Radio Stations. Television programming. Twinkling lights.Even town and village Christmas decorations. Then came Thanksgiving. And something changed. Maybe it’s been the geography. After all, Kentucky is … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks in 2019

Posted on November 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2019. 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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The Journey — Part Three

Posted on November 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s hard to believe, but my latest crazy venture is winding down. Monday I wrapped up the third leg of the journey, departing Ohio. The plan was a stop at a friend’s house in neighboring Indiana for the night, but … Continue reading →

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