Tag Archives: growing old

The Stages of Motherhood (Fatherhood)

Posted on June 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

The Stages of Motherhood (Fatherhood) 4 Years of Age – My Mommy (Daddy) can do anything. 8 Years of Age – My Mom (Dad) knows a lot! A whole lot. 12 Years of Age – My Mother (Father) doesn’t really … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on August 20, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Yes, today is my birthday. Normally I approach the day with a ho hum attitude. It’s no big deal. It’s just another day. And it is. I’m not sharing the “news” for affirmation, but because this year’s celebration is a … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Visit

Posted on May 27, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Sometimes I feel like the Little Engine That Could … I think I can … I think I can … I think I can … Only in my case it’s more like Good intentions …Good intentions … Good intentions. Just … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Listen

Posted on September 17, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Saturday and time for the latest Five Minute Friday installment. I’m just awaiting test results so it’s as good a time as any to sit down and let the mind wander on this week’s prompt. When finished, I’ll join … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — New York, New York 4

Posted on February 17, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear … 1 John 4:18a When we moved to the house in Willard, we set Grandma Simpson up in the bigger motel room, but after Jonathan and Nicolle moved … Continue reading →

Posted in Blink of an Eye, celebration, dancing, family, growing old, joy, love, marriage, Memories, Mom, relationships, work | Tagged Blink of an Eye, celebration, communication, dancing, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, growing old, joy, Life, love, marriage, Memories, Mom, relationships, work | Leave a comment

Try

Posted on August 2, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

The Five Minute Friday prompt word this week was TRY. And try as I may, I just couldn’t get the thoughts together … so I am going to piggyback off the prompt and just write …. for more than five … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye … Getting To Know You 3

Posted on July 15, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord… Proverbs 18:22 There are so many other small things I remember … most of which must have made your mother reassess her decision to get … Continue reading →

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The Meltdown

Posted on April 30, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I haven’t been around for awhile. Truth is, I didn’t want to be here. This father just had no more wisdom in his tank. I didn’t want to be here in upstate New York either. Truth is, I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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On the Naughty List

Posted on December 6, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

“You’re gettin nuttin for Christmas Dr. Mary is mad. You’re gettin nuttin for Christmas Cause you’ve been nuttin but the bad.” That was Dr. Mary’s holiday greeting last week when I went for my follow-up visit. “What! Why?” I protested. … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Bass

Posted on November 19, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I live a very routine life. I may not perform tasks at the same time, but it’s generally in the same sequence. Quiet time. Make coffee. Check my glucose and blood pressure. Make breakfast. Take my pills. Turn on the … Continue reading →

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