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Five Minute Friday — Expect

Posted on May 21, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. This week’s prompt is EXPECT. The timer is set … so here goes. {clock starts now} It’s Saturday. Did you really expect a Five Minute Friday on Friday? Seriously, I was told … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Pass

Posted on May 1, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I played hooky yesterday and headed to the Jersey shore for some re-centering. So, naturally, my Five Minute Friday assignment — which I usually post on Saturday {you have to know me to understand} — has been pushed to Sunday. … Continue reading →

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

Posted on April 21, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

What happens when you discover you’ve never been legally married after 50 years? That’s the premise behind My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 – one that actually caught me a little off guard. I’ll be honest, my wife and I … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Epilogue 2

Posted on April 20, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love … I Corinthians 13:13 Another anecdote that just didn’t fit anywhere was the cartoons. I quite honestly don’t remember when that “tradition” started, although … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Easy

Posted on April 16, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Are we ready for some writing? That’s right, it’s time for Five Minute Friday on, of course, Saturday. Here I gather with other talented writers to share our free-range thoughts on a specific prompt word for five minutes {more or … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — News

Posted on March 5, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Thought it was about to link up with the Five Minute Friday crew at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2016/03/03/five-minute-friday-news/). After all, it is Saturday. The five minute prompt this week is NEWS, prompted by the good news (??, a double edged sword??) … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Focus

Posted on February 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Okay, between fighting a head cold and facing the trip from Maine to New York, I haven’t been in the mood to sit down and write … even for Five Minute Friday on Saturday. But, as they say, the show … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — New York, New York 2

Posted on February 3, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear … 1 John 4:18a The paper gave her a chance to grow as well. She tried selling … didn’t work. Her sales skills were about as accomplished as … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Dwell

Posted on November 21, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Sometimes waiting until Saturday to do your Five Minute Friday assignment has an upside. The Saturday machinations of the mind lead in interesting directions. Take today for example. The prompt word for the week — DWELL — led to a … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 4

Posted on November 18, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading →

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