Tag Archives: joy

Five Minute Friday — Privilege

Posted on February 9, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

This is kind of weird, actually writing a Five Minute Friday post on a Friday. It doesn’t happen that often . Usually I’m one of the trailers in the group. This week I’ll probably end up closer to the middle. … Continue reading →

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Another Step Closer

Posted on January 30, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

My book, Heaven Shining Through, is inching closer and closer to reality. The galley proof has been sent back and I updated the cover design. While I’m getting excited about adding “author” to my resume, I share this because you, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Prayer — 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

As a Christmas gift to myself, I again vowed to take Christmas off. No writing. No work. But I did want to share a Christmas message. What to do? Well, as I’ve doing for the past few years, I “borrowed” … Continue reading →

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A Visit with Santa

Posted on November 21, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

A few months ago, the phone rang. As I answered it, a jolly voice on the other end let out with a “Ho! Ho! Ho! How are you doing Joe? Santa here.” You never know if it’s the real Santa, … Continue reading →

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Happy, Happy Birthday!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Well, Sweetheart, you caught up to me again! Happy, Happy Birthday! I was having a hard time figuring out how I would recognize this milestone date. Over the past years, I’ve included some flowery verses, some whimsical sayings and simple … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Discover

Posted on October 20, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I know I said I would probably be on the road today, but — surprise! — things change. I moved the trip to next week, so here I am for Five Minute Friday on Friday. Next week it will probably … Continue reading →

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Waiting for a Hug

Posted on October 9, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I was going through some files the other day and came across the eulogy I delivered for my very good friend, confidant and counselor, Sonni. It struck me. She died two years ago today and, just like my wife, there … Continue reading →

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Ces Soirèes-La

Posted on October 8, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Ces Soirèes-La. Or more appropriately Ces Après-midi-La. I spent yesterday afternoon with 1,699 other souls at a sold out performance at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME. While waiting in the lobby, I couldn’t help but notice snowy heads, frail bodies, … Continue reading →

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Indiana Fun

Posted on July 31, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Lots of Laughter. Check. Lots of wet bathing suits. Check. Rekindling relationships among cousins. Check. Teamwork. Check. Fun. Check. Smiles. Smiles. Smiles. Check. Check. Check. From the check marks, I would say Grandpa’s yearly great adventure with the grandkids was … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Inspire

Posted on July 29, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to the Saturday installment of Five Minute Friday. No excuses. I just couldn’t muster the inspiration to write for five minutes Friday. Oh, wait. INSPIRE. That’s this week’s prompt. How (in)appropriate. But I didn’t want the weekend to fly … Continue reading →

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