Category Archives: travel

Whale Watch

Posted on June 30, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

For six out of the last seven years, I’ve taken my grandchildren on an “adventure.” This year — number seven — it will be whale watching. First, a little history. One of the things I never thought about was gifts … Continue reading →

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The Chatterbox Drive-in

Posted on March 26, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

One of my greatest pleasures is listening to Internet radio while on the road. The broadcasts could be from anywhere, putting a spin on the records being spinned, One of my Internet finds was Doc South’s Show (http://timetravelispossible.com/OurInternetRadioStation.html) where, during … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — The Final Five Months 3

Posted on March 9, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer … Romans 12:12 I suggested to Mom we might consider going to Illinois for Stacia’s graduation in early June. In typical Mom fashion, she thought of a 1,000 reasons why … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 3

Posted on November 11, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

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 … Ten

Posted on July 24, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

One thing is certain, when the girls get together to come up with a prompt for Five Minute Friday, they give it a lot of thought … which means we have to give it a lot of thought. That’s what … Continue reading →

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Four Days, Three Nights … and a Long Trip Back

Posted on July 23, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

If memories are measured in smiles, color last weekend an overwhelming success. There were more smiles per mile … and we put on close to 2,000 miles! To bring you up to date — in case you haven’t been following … Continue reading →

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Motorized Memories

Posted on June 7, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As many of you know, my little red truck was stuck in New Jersey for a couple of week. As a result, I spent the weeks driving my son’s vehicles — his truck, the Pacifica and the van. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday Plus … When

Posted on February 14, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for another Five Minute Friday installment … but this week with a few twists. First, as you are all aware, it is no longer Friday. Second, I’m throwing out the timer to give you some insights into my … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Welcome

Posted on January 10, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to Five Minute Friday for 2015. After a couple of weeks off for the holidays, my friends and I are back pecking at the keys … writing for five minutes on a specific prompt word. We then share our … Continue reading →

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Live

Posted on January 2, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually make resolutions for the new year, but this year, my mantra is going to very simply … live. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve always believed in living life to the fullest, sometimes in unpredictable ways. In fact, … Continue reading →

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