Tag Archives: growing up

Five Minute Friday — Goal

Posted on June 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

You know the drill. I’ll post, link at Kate’s place (fiveminutefriday.com/) and scan through the incredible work of my fellow writers. And, as I always say, you should try it as well — both writing and contributing or at least … Continue reading →

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Congratulations

Posted on June 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Kids I watched grow up as editor and publisher of the Reveille/Between the Lakes at Waterloo, Mynderse Academy (Seneca Falls), Romulus and South Seneca (Ovid) will be turning their tassels this weekend. Seniors I have come to know and love … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Sam … Cover Reveal

Posted on June 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s the day! Ready to take a peek at this summer’s reading sensation {hopefully}? Announcing my new release and a cover reveal of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through as it is now available for … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through

Posted on June 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I am so excited! My latest book – My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through – has been uploaded and is due to be released on or about July 1. The fictional memoir is an extension … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Sam …

Posted on May 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

… and I hope you get to know her well. My Name is Sam. … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through — my third book and an expansion of the first novella Heaven Shining Through— is at the final, final, … Continue reading →

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Lesson from Babe Ruth

Posted on May 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

My morning message to family and friends was a Babe Ruth quote, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” While I was directing followers to the message, I focused on the speaker … The … Continue reading →

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Wedding Witness

Posted on May 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was truly blessed last weekend, watching my grandson Ryan and his now wife Maddi share their vows. A new journey began and I was fortunate to watch it unfold. As I’ve gotten older, I appreciate those milestone moments — … Continue reading →

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Cherokee Indian Legend — Fatherhood

Posted on May 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth’s rite of passage? His dad takes him into the forest — blindfolded — and leaves him. The youth is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Opportunity

Posted on May 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Friday. Time for Five Minute Friday. I do look forward to the writing exercise, meeting with my FMF friends to ponder, then put down and share a word prompt with them. Thanks to Kate Motaung for hosting this party in … Continue reading →

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Instant Messaging: What the Kids Type and Mean

Posted on April 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Do you know what your kids or grandkids are saying when they use instant messaging? Of course not! They have a code that’s intended to leave you in the dark. This is an old list from Kim Komando, but for … Continue reading →

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