Tag Archives: Maine

In Review

Posted on May 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I’m finally getting my bearings after a whirlwind trip to upstate New York promoting my book Heaven Shining Through, and making presentations to the library here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, and the five libraries in Seneca County, NY. And it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blessings, book, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, friends, gift, God, Heaven Shining Through, Jersey Shore, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, Paterson, relationships, review, Seaside Heights, Seneca County, stories, writing | 2 Comments

Lights! Action! Camera!

Posted on April 25, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I think I’m ready. No, let me re-phrase that. I’m about as ready as I am going to be for the book launch of Heaven Shining Through. Details at the venue have been secured. Scripts by my lead-in and myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged anticipation, book, book release, celebration, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, Facebook, faith, family, friends, God, Heaven Shining Through, hope, joy, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, New York, relationships, Seneca County, writing | 7 Comments

Heaven IS Shining Through

Posted on March 19, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

“Congratulations! … Now that you have approved all three files (front cover, back cover, and interior text), your files will be finalized for the printer.” Those were the words in my inbox this morning … which means — my novella, Heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blessings, book, celebration, courage, DPchallenge, entertainment, faith, family, friends, Heaven Shining Through, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, plan, process, relationships, Seneca County, writing | 2 Comments

‘Go Back to Maine’

Posted on September 14, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Those were the words my doctor greeted me with the other day as she entered the room with two thumbs up and an ear-to-ear smile. She then gave me a big bear hug as we settled in for the purpose … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged communication, conversation, doctor, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, health, humor, lifestyle, Maine, relationships, travel | Leave a comment

Is It Nap Time?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Last night, I slept like a rock … until just after 4 this morning. Now, waking up in the middle night is not unusual. However, I generally go back to bed and within minutes, I’m back in la-la land. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged blog, communication, conversation, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, dreams, faith, family, friends, God, life, love, Maine, nap, random thoughts, relationships, sleep, Thoughts | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Place

Posted on August 11, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com by our special community of writers. I’ve been sharing snippets taken from Five Minute Friday: A Collection of Stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged blog, career, change, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, life, love, Maine, place, reflect, relationships, thinking, time, travel | 2 Comments

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Posted on July 20, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Way back when when I started in this crazy business, reporters would pound the keyboards of our trusty manual typewriters on recycled newsprint. We would pull out our masterpiece and send it to the editor. There, red from the editor’s … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged career, DPchallenge, family, friends, grandchildren, life, love, Maine, Memories, New York, newspapers, relationships, retirement, Seneca County, writing | 1 Comment

I Did It!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Some people will read this and shrug, “So.” Other will read this, purse their face into a perplexed look, perhaps scratch their head and comment, “Why?” But those who know me will smile and simply say, “Joe has his wanderlust … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged DPchallenge, driving, food, friends, humor, life, love, Maine, Memories, mobility, music, observations, relationships, Seasons, songs, travel | 7 Comments

Sunrise, Sunset

Posted on May 6, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

There is just something special about watching the sun rise. We open our eyes to a new day every day — but when you watch the sun peek over the horizon … Wow! It just brings God’s wonder into the … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged blessings, bucket list, colors, DPchallenge, driving, encouragement, faith, life, love, Lubec, Maine, observations, photos, reflect, relationships, sunrise, sunset, travel | 2 Comments

It Never Ceases To Amaze Me

Posted on March 26, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been wandering around Maine for better than eight years and part time living here for a year and a half. Yet I’m still amazed at the incredible people in the state. As the welcoming sign says, “Maine: The way … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged amazing, conversation, DPchallenge, entertainment, food, friends, humor, life, love, Maine, nature, relationships, Seasons, spring, winter | 4 Comments