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Five Minute Friday — Middle

Posted on January 14, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Five Minute Friday on Saturday time. Although I tried — really — to carve out a couple of minutes for the weekly exercise yesterday, something got in the way. Important things, like taking a nap, cleaning out my car … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Connect

Posted on January 8, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

We’re back! Another season of Five Minute Friday. Just as a reminder, the weekly exercise is where we receive a prompt word from our hostess, Kate Motaung, then settle down for five uninterrupted minutes of focused writing. Nothing fancy. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Someone’s Listening

Posted on December 30, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago when I stopped at this quaint little diner, I received more than lunch. To set the scene, I had my phone turned on — something I rarely do in public places. But I was expecting … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Sweetheart … From the End Zone

Posted on November 20, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart. You caught up to me again! Actually, I’m writing this in advance since birthday day I will be en route to Washington, DC {okay, Landover, MD} to take in the Packers-Redskins game with one of your clones, … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged birthday, celebration, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, football, growing up, joy, Karen, laughter, life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships, things that matter, wife | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Common

Posted on November 12, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It’s late Saturday afternoon so I guess I better settle down and let the neurons out. They’ve been waiting patiently since this week’s prompt was announced yesterday … well more precisely Thursday night. What the heck am I talking about? … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged body of Christ, common, communication, DPchallenge, ecumenism, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, Jesus, life, love, observations, Politics, relationships, teamwork | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — The Book

Posted on October 27, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Wow! That was my reaction when I finally settled down to read Five Minute Friday — A Collection of Stories Written in Five Minutes Flat. It was not what I expected. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. Perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged Blogs, Books, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, ecumenism, encouragement, Faith, five minute Friday, Friends, God, Inspiration, joy, Kate Motaung, Laughter, life, Lisa Jo Baker, love, relationships, Review, stories, Writing | 4 Comments

If We’re Honest

Posted on October 2, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s a share of my sermon this morning at West Fayette Presbyterian Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. If you had faith … Continue reading →

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Do You Want To Own a Newspaper?

Posted on September 22, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

How would you like to publish your own newspaper for a $250 startup? That’s the opportunity I am offering … kicking and screaming. It’s real hard to walk away from something you believe in, but it’s time to hand over … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Listen

Posted on September 17, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Saturday and time for the latest Five Minute Friday installment. I’m just awaiting test results so it’s as good a time as any to sit down and let the mind wander on this week’s prompt. When finished, I’ll join … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged communication, doctor, DPchallenge, Faith, family, five minute Friday, God, growing old, health, life, listen, love, marriage, mobility, relationships, teamwork, things that matter | 5 Comments

I Guess I’m in Deep Doo Doo

Posted on September 12, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I’m going to be the first to say. Sometimes I don’t think. I don’t mean to go off course … but sometimes I do. Take last night — or more appropriately this morning — for example. I was heading home … Continue reading →

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