Category Archives: Readin’, Ritin’ & Rithmetic

Five Minute Friday — The Book

Posted on October 27, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Wow! That was my reaction when I finally settled down to read Five Minute Friday — A Collection of Stories Written in Five Minutes Flat. It was not what I expected. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Dragon

Posted on September 14, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

When I found out the Center Theater in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, had booked Pete’s Dragon while I was there, I have to admit I was quite excited. I don’t know why. Despite three kids (two came later) and a well-used VCR … Continue reading →

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The BFG

Posted on July 3, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Does anyone know what BFG means? I didn’t. But it is the name of a movie released Friday. I did a little bit of research and decided to check it out at the local theater Saturday night. BFG stands for … Continue reading →

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Country Christian — No. 7

Posted on August 29, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Moving right along, here is the latest installment on those country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett (10/13), way back in October. As … Continue reading →

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Country Christian — No. 8

Posted on August 25, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

To remind you of what this series is about, I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can be raunchy and risque at times, twangy and bring out the best (or worst) of our redneck feelings … Continue reading →

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Country for the Soul — Part 2

Posted on August 21, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

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Country for the Soul I

Posted on August 17, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

My Five Minute Friend Lisa Jo Baker posted this recently on her Facebook page: “Sometimes there’s nothing so good for the soul as country music.” Amen, Sister! I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Music

Posted on August 8, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Just before Karen died, she had been reading a book she received as a gift from JoAnn by Rodale Press for Hallmark. It was actually for both of us, but Karen was the reader in the family. The book was … Continue reading →

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Live and Work

Posted on July 25, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Originally posted on Morning Story and Dilbert:
Vintage DilbertJuly 26, 2010 Father was a hardworking man who delivered bread as a living to support his wife and three children. He spent all his evenings after work attending classes, hoping to…

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Dear Girl Mom

Posted on July 17, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

As I’ve mentioned before, my daughter Dee literally pushed me into the world of blogging. And it’s her words that often inspire me to share my words. A case in point. Yesterday, she posted the following at http://www.journeywithd.com/2013/07/16/dear-girl-mom/. I would … Continue reading →

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