Tag Archives: grandchildren

Reading and Writing and Watching on the Edge

Posted on February 27, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As I do every morning, I checked out Ron Hutchcraft’s A Word with You. Today’s topic was “Drinking Dirt”. In short, the story included an anecdote about his then five year old grandson turning off a show he enjoyed because … Continue reading →

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What Happened to the Dinosaurs?

Posted on February 6, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

The short answer is, “I don’t know …” Slightly expanded, the sentence is, “… and it’s not one of the questions I’ll bring to the pearly gates.” BUT, my seven year old grandson would not only have an answer, but … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged dinosaurs, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, grandchildren, growing up, humor, Laughter, life, love, observations, relationships | 5 Comments

Instructions

Posted on January 30, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Throughout my travels, I have noticed my grandchildren glued to the TV — generally watching YouTube videos of people playing video games. They weren’t playing the games themselves — just watching someone else play the game or build the town … Continue reading →

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The Journey — Epilogue?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned I had officially ended my late year journey. I’ve been keeping you posted with the blessings the Lord has given me in the three months of travel visiting with each of my children, … Continue reading →

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That Bird Needs Glasses

Posted on January 21, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’m not a children’s book writer. And I’m a loooong way from being a child. So, I wasn’t sure how I would review Rebecca Benston’s latest offerimg, That Bird Needs Glasses. Luckily I have grandchildren and I’m a firm believer … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, bird, blessings, children, DPchallenge, family, glasses, grandchildren, Hubert Meal Jr, life, love, Rebecca Bentson, relationships, stories, Writing | Leave a comment

Family … Family … Family…

Posted on January 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I have been blessed. From my earliest recollection, I have had a wonderfully supportive family — even when I didn’t fully realize it at the time. As I grew, married, settled down {relatively speaking}, and raised children with my wife, … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, blessings, children, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, grandchildren, growing up, hospitality, joy, Karen, Laughter, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, things that matter | Leave a comment

Midweek Mirth

Posted on January 15, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the Big Guy can have a sense of humor when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Accountability

Posted on January 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I need someone to hold me accountable for my personal writing. No. I need someone to manage my writing activity. No. I need a ringmaster to corral my thoughts. No. I need them all. There are a couple of facts … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic, Uncategorized | Tagged accountability, attention, attitude, DPchallenge, driving, Friends, grandchildren, humor, life, love, management, observations, organization, procrastination, ringleader, stories, travel, WIP, Writing | 4 Comments

The Journey — Part Five

Posted on December 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the great things about my journey over the past three months is my plans have not been constrained. I challenged myself to visit with the kids/grandkids/great-grandkids and meet and greet with other family and friends — new and … Continue reading →

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The Journey — Part Four

Posted on December 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Four down … one to go. I actually have another day here in Kentucky, my fourth leg of the journey. Eldest son Joe and I have plans for dinner with some of his friends. Some of you who follow my … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, celebration, children, DPchallenge, driving, family, Friends, grandchildren, holidays, Kentucky, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, things that matter, travel | 6 Comments