Category Archives: relationships

On the Naughty List

Posted on December 6, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

“You’re gettin nuttin for Christmas Dr. Mary is mad. You’re gettin nuttin for Christmas Cause you’ve been nuttin but the bad.” That was Dr. Mary’s holiday greeting last week when I went for my follow-up visit. “What! Why?” I protested. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday: Dear …

Posted on December 5, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Since Kate has taken over Five Minute Friday (http://katemotaung.com/2014/12/04/five-minute-friday-dear-and-an-e-book-for-you/), the word prompts have tended to more … challenging. Instead of just a single word, they tend to make you think about how the word pairs with other thoughts. This week, … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, encouragement, family, Five Minute Friday, Hutchcraft, joy, Memories, relationships, things that matter, thinking | Tagged celebration, christmas, Christmas, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, holidays, Hutchcraft, joy, Memories, relationships, Ron Hutchcraft, things that matter, thinking | 9 Comments

Social Experiment

Posted on December 4, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I’m trying something new on Facebook. Each day, I pick a random photo or saying from my WordPress Reader and share it on my Facebook page … like today’s to the right. I include the introduction “Random photo for the … 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 →

Posted in children, family, Five Minute Friday, grandchildren, growing up, holidays, Memories, relationships, television | Tagged children, christmas, Christmas, Christmas tradition, DPchallenge, Emmet Otter, family, five minute Friday, grandchildren, growing up, holidays, Memories, Movies, relationships, television | 10 Comments

Saturday with Santa

Posted on November 22, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I spent the better part of Saturday with Santa Claus. Now, before I get pummeled with snowballs since we haven’t hit Thanksgiving yet, let me sort of explain as best I can. You see, every year around this time, I … Continue reading →

Posted in family, holidays, joy, love, relationships, Thanksgiving | Tagged children, christmas, Christmas, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, holidays, Humor, joy, Laughter, love, relationships, Seasons, Thanksgiving | 2 Comments

Happy Birthday Honey

Posted on November 20, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

From Your Husband with Love Sometimes I fuss (as you well know) And even cuss (not often though) Sometimes I preach but still it’s true My favorite speech is I LOVE YOU! It’s that time of the year … my … 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 →

Posted in family, grandchildren, growing old, growing up, Memories, relationships, songs | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, family, grandchildren, growing old, growing up, Memories, music, Radio, radio, relationships, songs | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Still

Posted on November 14, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

It took me about three seconds to determine the direction I would take for this week’s Five Minute Friday. The prompt is STILL and I was immediately drawn to Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God. … Continue reading →

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Quandary

Posted on November 8, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I saw a video a little while back that has left me in a quandary. My feelings were definitely mixed. I’m not going to share it — many have probably seen it and it is a little disturbing. It depicts … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Turn

Posted on November 7, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

The weekly Five Minute Friday is upon us. It’s where a couple hundred bloggers link up to share their thoughts on a common prompt. It’s always interesting to see what pops out of our collective minds in just five minutes. … Continue reading →

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