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Five Minute Friday — Gratitude

Posted on November 27, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Confession time. I was at a loss for this week’s prompt — GRATITUDE. I just couldn’t think of anything new to say. Oh, there is plenty say, but somehow every time I set the timer and glanced at the words, … Continue reading →

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For the Kids

Posted on November 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been blessed. My five children have blessed me with 18 grandchildren, who in turn have blessed me with four great-granddaughters. That’s a lot of little ones floating around. Keeping track of them all is, well, challenging. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Raise the Curtain! Santa Is in the House

Posted on November 10, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s the day we’ve been waiting for! Okay, maybe not everybody but certainly me. Drumroll please … I am so proud to reveal the cover of my newest book — Yes There Is a Santa … and I’ve Met Him … Continue reading →

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Words on Wood

Posted on October 15, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

There are two plaques sitting on a table in my living room. Both were sent by my daughters and await a spot on the wall — when I decide which wall. Until last week, they served as hard table top … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, children, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grandchildren, Laughter, legacy, life, live, love, observations, plaques, relationships | 4 Comments

Another Trip Around the Sun

Posted on August 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was a little young to remember, but I have been told at 5:19 a.m. on a sultry August morning 73 years ago in Paterson, NJ, I entered the world. The family always said after receiving a few swats on … Continue reading →

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First Night

Posted on July 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

The grandsons and I spent last night in Maine … quiet, peaceful Maine. The two teens helped gather my meager belongings, pack them into the van, take the four-and-a-hour trip north, unpack the van, distribute the appropriate boxes to their … Continue reading →

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The Way Life Should Be

Posted on June 25, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Just about nine months ago to the day, I peacefully approached the Piscataqua River Bridge — Maine’s southern border with New Hampshire — at dusk. The clouds were replaced by a relatively clear sky with pale oranges and yellows on … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged adventure, attitude, blessings, DPchallenge, driving, family, Friends, grandchildren, life, love, Maine, Memories, next chapter, observations, relationships, wait | 2 Comments

Play Ball!

Posted on June 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’m not as big a fan of baseball as I was as a kid. In fact, I sort of lost interest in the sport back during the lockout of 1994. It was passively rekindled when I would sit with my … Continue reading →

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What’s Next

Posted on May 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Over the past few months — even before the pandemic stay at home orders — the most asked question I have been asked is “what’ next?” It is equally asked about my wanderlust and my professional endeavors. Invariably I answer, … Continue reading →

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Melancholic Melodies

Posted on March 5, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I got out of the car to the strains of deep-throated chimes resonating in the breeze. My mind immediately found the file marked “chimes”, then “gazebo”, and raced to another time in this same space. They were just chimes in … Continue reading →

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