Tag Archives: Memories

Bologna … Or Is It Baloney

Posted on August 13, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

My second favorite passion in life is food. Traveling — often with a fine restaurant meal penciled in — is No. 1. Notice I didn’t say cooking or preparing food. I lean more toward eating food. It’s not that I … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, bologna, DPchallenge, humor, Laughter, life, love, Memories, nostalgia, planning, relationships, Throwback Thursday | 2 Comments

On Broken Wings

Posted on August 3, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

We’re sharing Joan Clayton’s experience as Words for the Week. I wanted to share an experience I had concerning broken wings. This experience came when I needed it the most. In June 2003 my husband was in a terrible car … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged attitude, blessings, broken wings, Comforter, DPchallenge, dream, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, Inspiration, life, love, Memories, observations, Prayer, relationships, stories, vision | 5 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Respect

Posted on July 31, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Is everybody ready for Five Minute Friday? It’s where our group of writers gather to write unscripted for five minutes on a specific word prompt. Our prompt is diligently supplied by Kate Motaung. After we post, we link up on … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged Aretha Franklin, attitude, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, respect, song, Writing | 10 Comments

A (Virtual) Evening with Author Joe Siccardi

Posted on July 28, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Do you remember your first date? How about your last date? I don’t think it matters whether you are the dater or the datee. I’m pretty sure the emotions are similar. There is anxiety, anticipation, maybe a little bit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, blessings, broadcast, communication, date, DPchallenge, Facebook Live, family, Friends, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, Writing | 3 Comments

In the Nest

Posted on July 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection this week is from Rev. Martha Spong from Daily Devotions, a publication of the United Church of Christ. Jesus put before them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged attitude, blessings, devotional, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, life, love, Martha Spong, Memories, mustard seed, observations, parable, Prayer, relationships, stories, UCC, Writing | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Young

Posted on July 24, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Is everybody ready for Five Minute Friday? It’s where our group of writers [okay most of them, often we have Saturday and Sunday stragglers, myself included] gather to write unscripted for five minutes on a specific word prompt. Our prompt … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, joy, life, love, Memories, observations, older, relationships, stories, things that matter, Writing, young | 8 Comments

Hallmark Moments

Posted on July 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ll be the first to admit it. I am a hopeless romantic and I enjoy settling in with a good Hallmark movie. Of course, lately, I enjoy the fact I can “rest my eyes” for a minute or two and … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, dinner and date, DPchallenge, family, fantasy, Hallmark, humor, Karen, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, romantic, stories, Writing | 4 Comments

Maine Checkup

Posted on July 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I just got back from a regularly rescheduled, rescheduled follow-up doctor’s appointment. All is well for this septuagenarian. Lost 10 pounds. Blood pressure was “best” since they’ve been seeing me. A1C jumped a tad to 6.7, still below the threshold. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, checkup, DPchallenge, dreams, health, life, love, Maine, Memories, observations, relationships | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — People

Posted on July 3, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I have always had the desire to put words on paper (okay, the screen). Blame it on busyness, schedules or — okay — procrastination, sometimes the assignment shifts off schedule. Today’s post is a few hours later than usual because … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, connection, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, five minute Friday, Friends, introvert, life, love, Memories, observations, people, relationships, Writing | 10 Comments

A (Virtual) Evening with the Author

Posted on June 30, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

One of the fun things about being an author — at least for me — is spending time with small groups to talk about the writing/publishing process. Sure, I usually sprinkle in something about myself and certainly share the journey … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged author, blessings, Books, DPchallenge, evening, Friends, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, Writing | 4 Comments