Tag Archives: growing up

Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our timely Words for the Week are from Charles R. Swindoll in his book, Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life. I recall, as a little barefoot boy with a cowlick of snow-white hair on my forehead, standing erect in … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’m not a big fan of Halloween. I never was … even as a kid. I never got into it as my five children looked forward to trick or treating. I still keep my porch light off on Halloween night, … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, celebration, children, DPchallenge, family, Friends, growing up, Halloween, holidays, humor, imagination, life, Memories, robot, trick or treat | Leave a comment

Vaudeville

Posted on October 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As many of you know, I send out a –hopefully — inspirational or uplifting message along with either a quote or cartoon. The one I sent yesterday {see attached} generated a little more comment than usual. In brief, it showed … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, burlesque, DPchallenge, Friends, growing up, humor, Laughter, life, Memories, observations, relationships, stories, vaudeville | 2 Comments

Change

Posted on October 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s Words for the Week come from the wisdom of Ray Lammie It’s not your parents’ fault, it’s not where you were born, how poor you were, your lack of education, the boss, your ex-spouse, etc. You are responsible for … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged attitude, change, Dick Innes, DPchallenge, encouragement, growing up, hope, life, observations, Ray Lammie, relationships, responsibilty, stories | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Church

Posted on September 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minute takes by our special community of writers at our Five Minute Friday spot at fiveminutefriday.com. Just start at the Join the Community section, check out … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, children, church, DPchallenge, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, fun, God, growing up, humor, Laughter, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, song | 10 Comments

In the Blink of an Eye

Posted on August 31, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart! Another year in the books. I remember that hot, humid Saturday like it was yesterday — Aug. 31, 1968. It was the day we got married, the day we promised before God, our families, and our friends … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged anniversary, attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, celebration, children, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, growing up, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, observations, photos, relationships, stories | 3 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Loud

Posted on August 28, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to the latest installment of Five Minute Friday. So here I am on the front end of the assignment (writing) and looking forward to linking with my Five Minute Friday friends at fiveminutefriday.com . It’s always exciting — and … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, driving, five minute Friday, growing up, humor, joy, life, loud, Memories, Music, observations, relationships, volume | 16 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 →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, birthday, blessings, celebration, DPchallenge, Faith, Friends, God, grace, grandchildren, growing up, Jesus, joy, Karen, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, stories | 8 Comments

Who Is Speaking?

Posted on August 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago during the live broadcast, I asked for some questions. I received a few and thought I would answer some this week. I did answer directly, but I am an advocate of the theory if one … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged answers, attitude, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, God, growing up, life, love, Memories, My Name Is Sam, observations, questions, relationships, speaking, stories, wisdom from a father, Writing | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, baseball, DPchallenge, family, grandchildren, growing up, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, things that matter | 2 Comments