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Five Minute Friday … Beloved

Posted on February 15, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/02/five-minute-friday-beloved/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing X

Posted on February 13, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday {already} and time to add to our collaborative community story. We’re following a flashback of our main character, Samantha. Here’s where we left off.   “I’m positive. Samantha Marie Casey, will you marry me?”  … “Yes! … … Continue reading →

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Raindrops Keep Falling …

Posted on February 11, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually make “pitches” through this venue, but this particular church {not mine} is an exception. I know any help from anywhere would be appreciated. No one would have questioned the organist at Trinity Episcopal Church for switching from … Continue reading →

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Joy … Joy … Joy

Posted on February 10, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

As I mentioned before, I’m not a preacher, but when I was an elder at Tyre (NY) Reformed Church, I was pressed into pulpit service. I came across my sermon the other day and thought I would share it. It’s … Continue reading →

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Newspaper rant

Posted on February 9, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

When newspaper executives get together, we usually wring our hands and bemoan the changing role of print media. We have a passion for what we produce and we know there is a segment of the population that values what we … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday … Bare

Posted on February 8, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/02/five-minute-friday-bare/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading →

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Babies

Posted on February 7, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t know about you, but when I hear of new birth, I get excited. Babies are God’s gift of promise to us. And, when the baby is flesh and blood, it’s even more delightful. Welcome to the world Benjamin … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing IX

Posted on February 6, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday and time to add to our collaborative community story. We’re following a flashback of our main character, Samantha. Here’s where we left off. How did an in-control woman lose so much control… As I lay there just … Continue reading →

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Super Ads …

Posted on February 4, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t know if I’m getting older or whether my interest level in yesterday’s Super Bowl just wasn’t there. The game itself — which should be the focus — actually was pretty good, especially after San Francisco put on a … Continue reading →

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Colors

Posted on February 3, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I was driving the other day and spotted a 1949 Dodge parked in front of business. I actually had a 1950 Dodge — well, I bought it for Karen so technically, it was hers although she preferred the maneuverability of … Continue reading →

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