Category Archives: relationships

Five Minute Friday — Christmas

As the final Five Minute Friday assignment of the year, we get the chance to choose our own word and write on anything we want. It’s free Friday — okay, for me, free Saturday. Or as Kate put it, “Keep … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 3

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a [The] experiences [to date as outlined the past two weeks] set the stage for our time in Ohio. We both got involved at St. Ignatius Parish. We were able … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Reflect

Even by my standards, I confess to being late to the Five Minute Friday party … again. I peek at the prompt, read some of the contributions,  blink my eyes and … it’s Sunday afternoon! Well, the prompt is REFLECT … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 2

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a I shared [last week’s post] because it set the stage for the next few weeks. I was staying at St. Ignatius rectory with Fr. Dan Ring and Fr. Frank … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Season

Another Saturday … another Five Minute Friday contribution. I’m linking up with Kate Motaung at (http://katemotaung.com/2015/12/03/five-minute-friday-season/) where we write for five minutes and publish!  Check out other great stories all on this week’s prompt —  SEASON. The timer is set, … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 1

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a The road back east stopped in Toledo and I believe it was a solid time of growth for both Mom and I. It could very well have gone the … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Table

It’s Saturday afternoon … time to tackle Five Minute Friday. This is where we gather at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/11/26/five-minute-friday-table/) to share our thoughts for five minutes of uninterrupted writing on a specific prompt word. This week, the word is TABLE. … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 5

Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Dwell

Sometimes waiting until Saturday to do your Five Minute Friday assignment has an upside. The Saturday machinations of the mind lead in interesting directions. Take today for example. The prompt word  for the week — DWELL — led to a … Continue reading

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A Birthday Wish for My Wife

For the  first time nearly half a century, I won’t be with my wife to wish her a Happy Birthday. Before we were married … during our 40 years together … even after she passed away, I always spent time … Continue reading

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