Tag Archives: Karen

It’s a Greeeeat Day!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

There’s a new lady in my life. I haven’t formally met her yet, but I can’t wait. I received some great news last Friday (Sept. 27) … I mean, truly great news! I am now a great-grandfather for the fourth … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Success

Posted on September 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for Five Minute Friday, the weekly timed keyword-themed writing challenge hosted by Kate Motaung. Her words — and those of the others who congregate around the virtual table to share — are on Facebook at fiveminutefriday.com. I encourage … Continue reading →

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TTFN

Posted on September 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As I contemplated this post, I channeled the words of the famous T-I-double-Guh-Er who oft departed with the words of wisdom — TTFN, “Ta Ta for Now”. It pretty much sums up my too short yet fruitful stay in Maine. … Continue reading →

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Hi Guys …

Posted on September 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I went to a meeting the other day. As I entered the doorway, I blurted out, “Good morning guys.” One of my early thirties female colleagues shot back, “Do we look like guys?” as she waved her hand highlighting the … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Sweetheart

Posted on August 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m a couple of days early. Karen and I would have celebrated our 51st wedding anniversary this coming Saturday (Aug. 31). Since that’s our “Prayer, Care, Share” Day, I’ll leave the praise for then, but I can’t let the celebration … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on August 20, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Yes, today is my birthday. Normally I approach the day with a ho hum attitude. It’s no big deal. It’s just another day. And it is. I’m not sharing the “news” for affirmation, but because I have been in a … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Hospitality

Posted on August 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Friday. It must be Five Minute Friday time! We’ve been over the drill before. We receive a five minute write prompt at Thursday night’s #fmfparty get together — get our creative juices flowing — write for five unedited minutes … Continue reading →

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West Side Story

Posted on August 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t like musicals. I like the music in many of them, but I just can’t appreciate singing and dancing through a visual medium. West Side Story included. My wife, however, loved musicals. She went to see West Side Story … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Name

Posted on May 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday post. I don’t think I’ve ever told you how important these five minute writing exercises are to me {yeah, you’ve heard it before … just about every week}. They are. I look forward to … 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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