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Pity the writer

Posted on December 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Mama, don’t let your children grow up to be writers. Okay, you can’t prevent them from expressing themselves — nor would you want to — but season their enthusiasm with a dose of reality. As visions of Stephen King, James … Continue reading →

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Last call

Posted on December 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It looks like today is the last day for Round II balloting for AllAuthor’s Cover of the Month contest. I’m not sure I’ll survive the round, but I am proud of the way the cover has been received and thankful … Continue reading →

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Rose Colored Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I just finished reading Rose Colored Christmas by Mary L. Ball. As “THE END” flashed on my computer screen, I had to blink my eyes and scan toward the television. It was almost as if I had just seen a … Continue reading →

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Wisdom From a Father

Posted on October 1, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

One of the things I’ve learned since publishing Heaven Shining Through is one time is not enough. If you want credibility as a writer, you need a collection of work. Enter phase two. I will be publishing a second book … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday – Rain

Posted on September 8, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Saturday {Friday}! The post is {as is usually my norm} a day late, but the rules remain the same. Ponder the weekly prompt. Nothing too pithy, just honest as the words flow from the brain through the … Continue reading →

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Christopher Robin

Posted on September 2, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

What separates Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl from Puff the Magic Dragon? The first eight found Christopher Robin but Jackie Paper just grew up. Actually, Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) grew up, too, but Pooh … Continue reading →

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Meet and Greet

Posted on August 29, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I have a doctor’s appointment next Wednesday in New York. It’s no big deal … just a routine visit with my primary care physician. However, since it is a 588 mile one-way trip, I really didn’t want it to be … Continue reading →

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Let’s Party

Posted on August 12, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I have an appointment in upstate New York Sept. 5. It’s a long way to go for an appointment, but it is necessary, so west I go. But I thought I could extend it a bit by scheduling a few … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Thirteen

Posted on July 28, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to the Saturday installment of Five Minute Friday. Actually, I wasn’t sure if I’d even be able to pen some words this week. I had a full Friday, a book meet & greet planned Saturday — I opted out … Continue reading →

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Nightmare!

Posted on July 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Well, a year ago, my latest dream might have been categorized a nightmare. Today, it was rather pleasant. While off in dreamland, I found myself walking … for fun. A year ago, my legs were used primarily for maneuvering the … Continue reading →

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