Tag Archives: humor

Reflections from the Road

Posted on May 31, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Anyone who knows me — or follows me — knows I spend a lot of time on the road. I don’t know if it’s a sad thing or an accomplishment, but I actually choose most of my miles. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Sing

Posted on April 21, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

On a drab, dismal Friday, it was refreshing to plug into Kate’s Heading Home page and discovered the word for the week was SING! Just thinking about it brought sunshine to the day. You know the drill. It’s Friday, we … Continue reading →

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The Boss Baby

Posted on April 6, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

If you want to gauge the worth of a children’s animated movie, go to a matinee … then listen. You have to have a discerning ear. You have to be able to distinguish between children laughing for the sake of … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged babies, Boss Baby, children, DPchallenge, entertainment, family, friends, fun, humor, movie review, movies, relationships, teamwork | 2 Comments

It Never Ceases To Amaze Me

Posted on March 26, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been wandering around Maine for better than eight years and part time living here for a year and a half. Yet I’m still amazed at the incredible people in the state. As the welcoming sign says, “Maine: The way … Continue reading →

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Like Father, Like Son

Posted on March 25, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

My aunt died last night. As I referenced yesterday, there is no doubt in my mind she is dancing with my uncle in heaven as we speak. But I couldn’t help but think there was some snickering going on as … Continue reading →

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I Lost a Sock

Posted on March 12, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I lost a sock in the laundry. Now I know that’s not earth-shattering news … especially among my many Five Minute Friday friends who do laundry a little more frequently than I, like two or three times a week or … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged clothes, DPchallenge, family, humor, Karen, laundry, life, love | 5 Comments

Connections

Posted on March 1, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

In late December, my elder daughter asked yours truly and her siblings, family and friends if we were interested in joining her and her youngest son in a photo a day challenge. Idea is to concentrate on a particular word … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged communication, connections, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, friends, God, grandchildren, humor, Inspiration, journey, joy, laughter, life, love, Memories, observations, photo, Prayer, relationships, Ron Hutchcraft, things that matter | 2 Comments

O Canada

Posted on February 16, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I really faced a dilemma Sunday. I was pulpit supply so I couldn’t leave early and I needed to get back for a Monday doctor’s appointment. In between there was this massive coastal storm that promised havoc through most of … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged Canada, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, food, humor, life, love, mobility, relationships, stories, travel, winter | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Control

Posted on January 28, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’m here … ready to rock and write. I know, you say its Five Minute Friday. I shrug my shoulders and say do you know me? I actually did have good intentions of getting this written Friday. But as you’ll … Continue reading →

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32,544 Miles

Posted on January 1, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

32,544 miles. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, that’s how many miles I drove inspection to inspection last year. 32,544 miles. Whaaat? That’s insane! How many normal non-professional drivers log 32,544 miles in a year. Wait a minute. I’m … Continue reading →

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