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In Control

Posted on November 22, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

Another Thanksgiving in the books. Another chapter in the Memory Book. While others may have become flustered when they discovered they were a gallon short of frying oil or the kitchen sink drain plugged up or the downstairs oven didn’t … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing VI

Posted on November 21, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday. Time to revisit our collaborative community story. I know there are a number of professional and amateur writers following or at least visiting this blog, so now’s you chance to contribute … and we can use your … Continue reading →

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Happy, Happy Birthday Sweetheart

Posted on November 20, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I wish I could find a new way To say “I love you.” I’m afraid if I say those words too much, They will begin to lose Part of their meaning. But I don’t know any other way To tell … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Traditions

Posted on November 19, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve always had the best of all worlds when it came to Thanksgiving … none of the work and all of the benefits. Sure, I may have had to make some last minute store runs and fill out the check, … Continue reading →

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LOL

Posted on November 17, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I’m no expert in metaphysics, but I swear I heard an audible laugh out loud and the phrase “Do you remember …” from the other side of the urn yesterday morning when I read her daily cartoon to Karen. I … Continue reading →

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Butting Heads

Posted on November 16, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I was driving the other day and saw two young goats just banging heads. Now, I’ve seen it before, but this time, it mesmerized me. Since I had some spare time, I pulled off to the side and watched as … Continue reading →

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Way to go girls

Posted on November 15, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I heard a report the other day females now have more driver’s licenses than males. Way to go, girls! It’s not surprising when you think of if. After all there are more females than males in the country. In my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing V

Posted on November 14, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday. Time to revisit our collaborative community “novel” … or at least a short story. I know there are a number of professional and amateur writers following or at least visiting this blog, so now’s you chance to … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Corporal Kidd

Posted on November 10, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

We had a unique experience here in the Finger Lakes of New York yesterday. We laid a veteran to rest. Now, that might not sound like a compelling event … but this veteran was recently identified as an MIA from … Continue reading →

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With a Song in My Heart

Posted on November 8, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

A strange thing happened today. As usual, I deliver my newspapers on Thursday. At my first stop, I entered the store whistling a happy tune … and spent the next five minutes engaged in conversation. Next stop.  I entered the … Continue reading →

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