Tag Archives: celebration

Five Minute Friday — Wait

Posted on October 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Time for Five Minute Friday! Five Minute Friday is an opportunity to focus on a prompt word for five minutes (more or less), write a pithy (or sometimes not so pithy) post, share it with others at Kate’s place on … Continue reading →

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It’s a Greeeeat Day!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

There’s a new lady in my life. I haven’t formally met her yet, but I can’t wait. I received some great news last Friday (Sept. 27) … I mean, truly great news! I am now a great-grandfather for the fourth … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Posted on September 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Sharing my reflections this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Take a moment to listen to the still small voice of God within the bustle of the day which has begun. In this quiet place as we gather in … Continue reading →

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Hi Guys …

Posted on September 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I went to a meeting the other day. As I entered the doorway, I blurted out, “Good morning guys.” One of my early thirties female colleagues shot back, “Do we look like guys?” as she waved her hand highlighting the … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged celebration, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, Friends, gender, growing up, humor, Karen, life, love, Memories, men, observations, relationships, thinking, women, Writing | 2 Comments

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart

Posted on August 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m a couple of days early. Karen and I would have celebrated our 51st wedding anniversary this coming Saturday (Aug. 31). Since that’s our “Prayer, Care, Share” Day, I’ll leave the praise for then, but I can’t let the celebration … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love, Uncategorized | Tagged anniversary, attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, celebration, children, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, grandchildren, joy, Karen, life, love, Memories, relationships, tears | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Five

Posted on August 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to Five Minute Friday! This week marks a special milestone — five years under the direction of Kate Motaung. She was handed the reins from founder Lisa-Jo Baker. Lisa-Jo created the foundation — reaching out to her friends about … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on July 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another short reminder, this one from John Winston Ono Lennon Love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July Fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Birthday America! I was thinking about how I celebrated Independence Day through the decades. I remember the celebration being the kickoff to summer vacations — sneaking an extra day. Parades were always part of the day. Barbecues immediately come … Continue reading →

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Busy Tonight?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It was a Heaven Shining Through morning — the sun partially hidden behind clouds but still bright enough to illuminate the sky. It seemed appropriate for today as I formally launch my new book, My Name Is Sam … and … Continue reading →

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A 1,000 Random Ramblings

Posted on June 20, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t know if this is a celebratory post or a venue to offer my condolences. This marks my 998th blog post. I intended to share the news of No. 1,000 on its actual anniversary date but it coincides with … Continue reading →

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