Tag Archives: anecdotes

Dover-Foxcroft Love

Posted on December 6, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Wisdom From a Father was officially introduced to the Dover-Foxcroft community today (Dec. 6) at a presentation at the Thompson Free Library — despite the fact the book continues to be a no-show. There were a half dozen in attendance, … Continue reading →

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Self Assessment

Posted on November 15, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a tongue-in-cheek post about looking for a date. I didn’t get one, but I did get a response from a friend. She reminded me my hesitantly in rejoining the dating scene could be … Continue reading →

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Waiting for a Hug

Posted on October 9, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I was going through some files the other day and came across the eulogy I delivered for my very good friend, confidant and counselor, Sonni. It struck me. She died two years ago today and, just like my wife, there … Continue reading →

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Reflections from the Road

Posted on May 31, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Anyone who knows me — or follows me — knows I spend a lot of time on the road. I don’t know if it’s a sad thing or an accomplishment, but I actually choose most of my miles. I don’t … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho … 1

Posted on October 30, 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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Hugs for Sonni

Posted on October 25, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I had the privilege and sad task of delivering an eulogy for a very close friend last night. While there was sadness at the reality of saying goodbye, it was also a celebration of a life well lived. And, as … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 3

Posted on September 16, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 The other thing I remember most about Pennsylvania Avenue is how we suffered physically and mentally during those couple of years. We … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye … In the Beginning 1

Posted on June 17, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the … Continue reading →

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Postscripts

Posted on March 12, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Whenever I travel, random thought just pop into the noggin — I call them free range thoughts. So, I thought I would clean up some of those cobwebs cluttering my mind… I think this was the first time … ever … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Easy Being Green

Posted on January 16, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I’m not really one into “personality” tests. You know, there are compatibility tests, sex tests and other magazine tests and quizzes. And there are more serious “psychological” tests. They all tend to tell you what you already know about yourself. … Continue reading →

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