Tag Archives: food

… But Green Is My Favorite Color

Posted on July 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I think I’ve been behaving myself, healthwise. My A1C is down almost two points. I’ve shaved about 40 pounds or so. I sleep soundly despite some apnea. I only take four prescription drugs {plus a bunch of supplements}. Not too … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on October 10, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

If you’re thinking this is an “inspirational” post, surprise! It’s not. It’s a restaurant review. Grace. Yes, that’s the name of the restaurant I visited last weekend in Portland, ME. And it’s appropriate since the venue is a circa 1856 … Continue reading →

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Nine Days

Posted on September 19, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been an interesting week and a half to say the least. The trip back to New York was, of course, centered around a doctor’s appointment sandwiched around a babysitting gig for my grandchildren in Massachusetts and extended for a … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged babysitting, DPchallenge, entertainment, Falls View, family, food, funeral, grandchildren, Great Falls, humor, Laughter, life, love, Massachusetts, Memories, Movies, New Jersey, New York, relationships, travel | 1 Comment

Five Minute Friday — Try

Posted on August 4, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Friday time. The assignment this week was, quite frankly, challenging. The FMF prompt was TRY, which should be easy peasy. But my mind kept wandering off in different directions {that’s why I call them free range thoughts} … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged children, comfort, communication, Dover-Foxcroft UMC, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, food, friends, God, life, love, parenting, relationships, stories, West Fayette Presbyterian | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Comfort

Posted on July 14, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com by our special community of writers. I’ve been sharing snippets taken from Five Minute Friday: A Collection of Stories Written … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged comfort, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, food, friends, humor, life, love, nature, ocean, peanut butter, Prayer, relationships | 2 Comments

I Did It!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Some people will read this and shrug, “So.” Other will read this, purse their face into a perplexed look, perhaps scratch their head and comment, “Why?” But those who know me will smile and simply say, “Joe has his wanderlust … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged DPchallenge, driving, food, friends, humor, life, love, Maine, Memories, mobility, music, observations, relationships, Seasons, songs, travel | 7 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Should

Posted on May 5, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Here we are at the end of a busy Friday and the beginning of a drippy weekend. But there is still some time to participate in Five Minute Friday. Why? Because it’s important to me … but you know that … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged communication, confession, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, five minute Friday, food, health, life, observation, reflect, relationships, should | 7 Comments

It Never Ceases To Amaze Me

Posted on March 26, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been wandering around Maine for better than eight years and part time living here for a year and a half. Yet I’m still amazed at the incredible people in the state. As the welcoming sign says, “Maine: The way … Continue reading →

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O Canada

Posted on February 16, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I really faced a dilemma Sunday. I was pulpit supply so I couldn’t leave early and I needed to get back for a Monday doctor’s appointment. In between there was this massive coastal storm that promised havoc through most of … Continue reading →

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Where’s Waldo?

Posted on February 4, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Where’s Waldo? In this case, it’s a craggy county on the coast of Maine, next stop on my adventures learning about and visiting the four corners of the Pine Tree State. Today appeared to be a good day for exploring. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged Belfast, bucket list, conversation, Delvino's, DPchallenge, driving, food, Laughter, life, love, Maine, relationships, travel, Waldo | 2 Comments