Tag Archives: Laughter

Just Dreaming

Posted on November 3, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

My doctor is always preaching to me about by eating choices. My family — especially my daughter and daughter-in-law — keep giving me subtle hints about nutrition. Even my friends question my dietary choices. Of course I listen to them … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged dreams, family, food, Friends, heaven, humor, Karen, Laughter, life, love, relationships | 3 Comments

Five Minute Friday — The Book

Posted on October 27, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Wow! That was my reaction when I finally settled down to read Five Minute Friday — A Collection of Stories Written in Five Minutes Flat. It was not what I expected. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. Perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged Blogs, Books, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, ecumenism, encouragement, Faith, five minute Friday, Friends, God, Inspiration, joy, Kate Motaung, Laughter, life, Lisa Jo Baker, love, relationships, Review, stories, Writing | 4 Comments

Dreams … Dreams … Dreams

Posted on October 16, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I have been called a dreamer … and I would never dispute it. Psychologically, a dreamer is a person who lives in or escapes to a world of fantasy or illusion. Again, I would never dispute that. And dreamers tend to … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Happy

Posted on August 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Saturday and time to settle in my fellow bloggers at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2016/08/04/five-minute-friday-happy-celebrating-two-years-hosting-fmf-with-a-special-guest-and-a-giveaway/). You know, it’s where we go to ferret out our thoughts on a specific prompt word in just five minutes. It’s amazing what comes out … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching and Other Maine Musings

Posted on July 27, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Once again, I survived a week with my grandkids! That’s not really surprising. After all, we’ve been doing this bonding thing for seven years now. It’s not just a fun time with the younger set, but really a time for … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged adventures, children, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, grandchildren, joy, Karen, Laughter, life, love, Maine, Memories, musings, observations, relationships, summer, vacation, whale watching | 3 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Help

Posted on July 24, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I just finished a week of fun and frolic with the grandkids, so this week’s Five Minute Friday prompt is right on. Five Minute Friday, of course, is where most writers in the group write for five minutes on a … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Build

Posted on July 9, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Saturday! Time for Five Minute Friday! We’ve been through this before. Just accept my Friday posts on Saturday. Five Minute Friday is an opportunity to focus on a prompt word for five minutes (more or less), write a pithy … Continue reading →

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Whale Watch

Posted on June 30, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

For six out of the last seven years, I’ve taken my grandchildren on an “adventure.” This year — number seven — it will be whale watching. First, a little history. One of the things I never thought about was gifts … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, encouragement, family, grandchildren, joy, Karen, love, Maine, Memories, relationships, travel, vacation | Tagged camping, celebration, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, grandchildren, joy, Karen, Laughter, Life, love, Maine, Memories, organization, relationships, travel, vacation, whale watching | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Pass

Posted on May 1, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I played hooky yesterday and headed to the Jersey shore for some re-centering. So, naturally, my Five Minute Friday assignment — which I usually post on Saturday {you have to know me to understand} — has been pushed to Sunday. … Continue reading →

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My Crazy Kids

Posted on April 24, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

When I finally got to move to Maine, albeit on a temporary basis, my children were, well, less than enthusiastic. Somehow they did not think I could take care of myself — especially my daughters. To ease their minds, I … Continue reading →

Posted in children, family, joy, love, Memories, relationships | Tagged children, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, family, humor, joy, Laughter, life, love, Memories, relationships | 3 Comments