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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 →

Posted in life & love | Tagged anniversary, appreciation, attitude, Blink of an Eye, communication, companionship, death, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, heaven, Karen, laughter, life, love, Memories, relationships, Seasons, Sonni, women | 6 Comments

Christopher Robin

Posted on September 2, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

What separates Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl from Puff the Magic Dragon? The first eight found Christopher Robin but Jackie Paper just grew up. Actually, Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) grew up, too, but Pooh … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, balance, children, Christopher Robin, communication, companionship, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, friends, growing up, laughter, life, love, Memories, movie review, relationships | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Vacation

Posted on July 7, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Time for Five Minute Friday thoughts. I can’t wait to join my fellow writers at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com to share our pearls of wisdom or our pig’s ears and mix and mingle. Okay, I guess I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged celebration, children, communication, companionship, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, family, five minute Friday, football, friends, grandchildren, holidays, joy, laughter, life, love, Memories, mobility, relationships, travel, vacation | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Agree

Posted on February 3, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Five Minute Friday is designed for Friday writing {although in my case, often Saturday}, specifically five minutes of uninterrupted patter of the fingers representing the thoughts of the heart, soul and mind. Our fearless moderator Kate Motaugn — with help … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Intentional

Posted on January 19, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to Five Minute Friday. The task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word from your mind and heart. Then, post and encourage others who have braved the exercise by linking up at Kate’s spot on … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, giving, humor, Hutchcraft, Inspiration, intention, intentional, laughter, life, love, motivation, Prayer, reflect, relationships, writing | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, celebration, children, christmas, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, friends, holidays, humor, joy, laughter, life, love, relationships, story, wonder | 12 Comments

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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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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Five Minute Friday — Work

Posted on September 8, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Friday! The rules remain the same. Ponder the weekly prompt. Nothing too pithy, just honest as the words flow from the brain through the fingers. Keep it limited to five minutes {or so} with limited editing. Link … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart

Posted on August 31, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

For the 40th plus ninth time, Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart! I can’t think of anything more mushy than anything I’ve said over the years. Yet, in each of the “plus” years, I realize how blessed I was to have you for … Continue reading →

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