Tag Archives: Dover-Foxcroft

Re-Launch … for Me and Sam

Posted on August 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Over the years, I’ve come to understand some of the characters in the Bible. At different stages in my life, I’ve mirrored Abraham, Noah, Job, Peter and even Judas Iscariot. But for the past year or so, I’ve empathized more … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, blessings, change, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, goals, God, grandchildren, Higher Ground Books & Media, life, love, Maine, Memories, My Name Is Sam, observations, Re-launch, relationships, Writing | 2 Comments

Taking the Fear Out of Writing

Posted on July 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I just completed facilitating a Taking the Fear Out of Writing workshop at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. We had anticipated about five in the class, but by the time we started there were 10 enrolled … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, fear, five minute Friday, Friends, genres, individuality, joy, life, love, Memories, observations, prompts, relationships, self worth, stories, The Commons, Thoughts, workshop, Writing | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged anecdotes, book, children, christian, communication, conversation, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, essays, faith, family, friends, God, grace, Karen, life, love, Memories, relationships, review, stories, values, wisdom from a father, writing | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Praise

Posted on October 13, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Saturday confession time. I’m a Five Minute Friday backslider, often falling out of my Friday writing routine and into a Saturday session. But, through the grace of God and the indulgence of my fellow Five Minute Friday contributors, I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged appreciation, attitude, birds, blessings, communication, companionship, dog, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, joy, life, love, Maine, nature, observations, praise, relationships, social media, support, wonder, writing | 7 Comments

Congratulations

Posted on June 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

My granddaughter, Taylor, will be graduating from South Seneca High School Saturday. Kids I watched grow up as editor and publisher of the Reveille/Between the Lakes at Waterloo, Mynderse Academy (Seneca Falls), Romulus and South Seneca (Ovid) will also be turning … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged advice, attitude, celebration, communication, congratulations, courage, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, dreams, encouragement, faith, family, friends, graduation, growing up, joy, life, love, reflect, relationships, self worth, Seneca County, support | 3 Comments

The Back Story

Posted on May 23, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Heaven Shining Through continues to make its mark. In the past few days, I have heard the comments, “That was my story”, “I shared it with the kids {skipping over just one part} and it opened up some interesting conversations … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blgs, book, christian, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, grief, heaven, Jersey Shore, life, love, Maine, marriage, Memories, New Jersey, Paterson, relationships, Seaside Heights, stories, strength, women, writing | Leave a comment

In Review

Posted on May 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I’m finally getting my bearings after a whirlwind trip to upstate New York promoting my book Heaven Shining Through, and making presentations to the library here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, and the five libraries in Seneca County, NY. And it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blessings, book, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, friends, gift, God, Heaven Shining Through, Jersey Shore, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, Paterson, relationships, review, Seaside Heights, Seneca County, stories, writing | 2 Comments

Blast Off!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

The hype of the book launch for Heaven Shining Through is now a happy memory. It went much better than I had hoped. I would have been happy with about 20 souls in the seats and would have been ecstatic … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blessings, book, book launch, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, friends, Heaven Shining Through, life, love, relationships, Seneca County, support, video, women, writing | 4 Comments

Is It Nap Time?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Last night, I slept like a rock … until just after 4 this morning. Now, waking up in the middle night is not unusual. However, I generally go back to bed and within minutes, I’m back in la-la land. Not … Continue reading →

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It’s All About ME

Posted on July 30, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Wow. I just looked at that title again. No, it’s not about me, like in myself. It’s ME like in the State of Maine. Now that is out of the way, it appears I have finally pulled the trigger and … Continue reading →

Posted in family, joy, Maine, relationships | Tagged change, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, family, joy, Life, Maine, move, relationships | 4 Comments