Tag Archives: christmas

…already?

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Scott Siccardi

I often hear this time of year, “Man, I can’t believe it’s Christmas already!” and “Where does the time go?” Have you ever thought these thoughts? I have. Mostly because all the things I felt I wanted to accomplish over … Continue reading →

Posted in dreams, encouragement, family, goals, health, things that matter, wisdom | Tagged challenges, christmas, difficulty, opportunities | Leave a comment

Good News, Bad News … and Just News

Posted on May 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been a mixed week in my writing world. No, I haven’t penned many new words on my WIP … but I’ll get to that in a second. Let’s bring you up to date. The good news is my Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, audiobook, bad news, christmas, communication, DPchallenge, dreams, good news, Higher Ground Books & Media, life, news, observations, relationships, sleep, stories, WIP, Writing | Leave a comment

The Journey — Part Five

Posted on December 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the great things about my journey over the past three months is my plans have not been constrained. I challenged myself to visit with the kids/grandkids/great-grandkids and meet and greet with other family and friends — new and … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, celebration, children, christmas, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, five minute Friday, Friends, God, grace, grandchildren, holidays, journey, joy, Laughter, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, South Carolina, stories, Writing | 4 Comments

Midweek Christmas Mirth

Posted on December 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Just because it’s Christmas, don’t think you can escape some Christmas mirth. One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the … Continue reading →

Posted in midweek mirth | Tagged attitude, blessings, christmas, DPchallenge, Friends, fruitcakes, humor, joy, Laughter, mirth | 4 Comments

A Christmas Prayer — 2019

Posted on December 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As a Christmas gift, I would like to share a Christmas message. As I’ve doing for the past few years, I “borrowed” some words my wife wrote, which became a staple for Christmas in the Reveille/Between the Lakes. I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, blessings, celebration, charity, christmas, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, holidays, hope, humility, Inspiration, Jesus, joy, Karen, life, love, Memories, observations, peace, Prayer, relationships, tgrust, Writing | 5 Comments

Unemployed

Posted on December 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I read the headline and realized it was not quite accurate. While true, I am unemployed, the reality is I paid my dues and am now happily retired. What prompted the headline, however, is an application I recently sent in … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, christmas, DPchallenge, Hallmark, holidays, humor, job, Laughter, life, love, Movies, relationships, share, unemployed | Leave a comment

Midweek Mirth

Posted on December 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the Big Guy can have a sense of humor when it comes to … Continue reading →

Posted in midweek mirth | Tagged attitude, christmas, DPchallenge, Friends, holidays, humor, Laughter, life, love, mirth, observations, relationships | 2 Comments

Did I Miss Christmas?

Posted on December 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A month ago, it seemed {at least to me} all things Christmas, 24/7. Ads. Radio Stations. Television programming. Twinkling lights.Even town and village Christmas decorations. Then came Thanksgiving. And something changed. Maybe it’s been the geography. After all, Kentucky is … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, christmas, DPchallenge, Friends, holidays, life, love, observations, relationships | 7 Comments

Merry Christmas friends

Posted on December 24, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

There’s an inscription in the book George Bailey receives in It’s a Wonderful Life. It read, “… remember, no man is a failure who has friends …” George, of course, was pretty despondent facing embarrassment and bankruptcy for something that … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, christmas, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, greetings, Heaven Shining Through, holidays, life, love, relationships, social media, wisdom from a father | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — With

Posted on December 21, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Time for Five Minute Friday … on Friday! If you haven’t been following FMF in 2018, make it a new year’s resolution to follow — and join us — in 2019. It’s really a fun way to see how your … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged alone, attitude, christmas, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, holidays, Karen, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, With | 6 Comments