Tag Archives: driving

Jimmy

Posted on December 19, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

There’s a new vehicle in the driveway … and my little red truck’s grille is a little out of joint. First, a little background. I love tooling hither and yon in my little red truck … but it is a … Continue reading →

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If you can’t fix it with gum or duct tape, it’s not a real VW bus

Posted on September 29, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Originally posted on Ned's Blog:
When I first heard about Volkswagen’s plans to bring back the Microbus, I immediately decided it would become our new family vehicle. That’s because no mode of transportation offers the same level of excitement…

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Country Christian — No. 1

Posted on September 16, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Start the trumpets!!! Let the fanfare begin!!! Add some guitar strings!!! It’s time to present my No. 1 all time country song with a Christian message. And the honor goes to Carrie Underwood and her Jesus Take the Wheel. This … Continue reading →

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Color the Bug

Posted on August 4, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I was in the office the other day and started hearing an “arrr arrr pop putt putt putt putt” sound from the garage. It was uneven and rough, but the Beetle was alive again! The Beetle is a ’71 I … Continue reading →

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Englishtown

Posted on July 11, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I heard a commercial the other day about drag races in the area. I was only partially paying attention — it was background noise — but, maybe because I’m in Facebook nostalgic groups Things That Aren’t There Anymore Northern NJ … Continue reading →

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A Child’s Mind

Posted on July 10, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

My daughter, grandson (5), granddaughter (8) and I headed to Massachusetts over the Fourth weekend to visit with my middle son, his wife and three boys (10, 6 and five months). It was an interesting trip with the heat and … Continue reading →

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Little Red Truck

Posted on June 5, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

My little red truck is back on the road … and I didn’t realize how much I missed it until I got back behind the wheel. My little red truck is just that, a 1998 Ford Ranger. No frills. Standard … Continue reading →

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Mind of a Cow

Posted on June 1, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I was engaged in a rite of spring/summer the other day … construction. As I sat there, I noticed the driver in front of me tapping his steering wheel impatiently and a car barreling from behind before coming to a … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up

Posted on January 31, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

At dinner, I usually ask the grandkids what they learned in school {not much, apparently, since it’s usually a short conversation}. Today, I didn’t, but the youngest piped up to her brother and sister, “Well, what did you learn in … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect

Posted on December 14, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I was driving today and couldn’t help noticing the barren trees on the side of the rural road. The branches reached out from the trunk with strange gnarls and twists that were unseen while under a blanket of leaves. Then … Continue reading →

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