Tag Archives: Karen

The Downs Have Been Few But …

Posted on April 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m usually an upbeat guy, a glass half full guy. Lately, however, I just haven’t cared if there was a glass at all. It’s been a long winter. Many of my goals have not been realized. I’ve been questioning everything … Continue reading →

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Readin’, Ritin’ & Rithmetic

Posted on January 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

On this New Year’s day, I thought I would tackle two issues. First, as I tweak the blog, I’ve added a new category called ‘Readin’ & Ritin’. Here, all thing related to reading, writing and {just to keep the rhyme} … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged Blogs, categories, communication, DPchallenge, family, five minute Friday, Friends, Karen, life, love, Memories, observations, reading, relationships, statistics, stories, Writing | 2 Comments

A Christmas Prayer — 2018

Posted on December 25, 2018 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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Five Minute Friday — With

Posted on December 21, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Time for Five Minute Friday … on Friday! If you haven’t been following FMF in 2018, make it a new year’s resolution to follow — and join us — in 2019. It’s really a fun way to see how your … Continue reading →

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Dover-Foxcroft Love

Posted on December 6, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Wisdom From a Father was officially introduced to the Dover-Foxcroft community today (Dec. 6) at a presentation at the Thompson Free Library — despite the fact the book continues to be a no-show. There were a half dozen in attendance, … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged anecdotes, book, children, christian, communication, conversation, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, essays, faith, family, friends, God, grace, Karen, life, love, Memories, relationships, review, stories, values, wisdom from a father, writing | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Deep

Posted on November 30, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It seems like a good time to tackle this week’s Five Minute Friday exercise. I encourage you to join in the festivities by joining us at Kate’s spot on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. It’s really simple. Watch for the prompt, write … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, grace, joy, Karen, life, love, Memories, Prayer, relationships | 7 Comments

Happy, Happy Birthday Sweetheart

Posted on November 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It never gets any easier hitting milestones without you. And, of course, this is another milestone for you, my dear wife. Happy, Happy Birthday! While we were never big on splashy birthday parties, especially after the kids were grown. But … Continue reading →

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I Need a Hug … A Sonni Hug

Posted on October 9, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Don’t ever doubt there are angels among us. I know that fact from personal experience. I’ve seen it all my life. I’ve had people pop into — and unfortunately — out of my life just when I needed an extra … Continue reading →

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Tears on Earth … Joy in Heaven

Posted on September 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die … — Ecclesiates 3:1-2a August 20. November 20. August 31. March 25, April 12, … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Dreams

Posted on August 31, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Almost to the moment, 50 years ago I gazed down the cavernous St. John the Baptist Cathedral aisle in Paterson, NJ, and watched a vision glide toward me. Forty years and 27 days later, I gazed down at a battered … Continue reading →

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