Tag Archives: Memories

Taking the Fear Out of Writing

Posted on July 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I just completed facilitating a Taking the Fear Out of Writing workshop at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. We had anticipated about five in the class, but by the time we started there were 10 enrolled … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July Fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Birthday America! I was thinking about how I celebrated Independence Day through the decades. I remember the celebration being the kickoff to summer vacations — sneaking an extra day. Parades were always part of the day. Barbecues immediately come … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged America, attitude, barbecues, blessings, celebration, DPchallenge, family, fireworks, Friends, growing up, Happy Birthday, holidays, July 4, life, love, Memories, observations, parades, relationships | 9 Comments

Busy Tonight?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It was a Heaven Shining Through morning — the sun partially hidden behind clouds but still bright enough to illuminate the sky. It seemed appropriate for today as I formally launch my new book, My Name Is Sam … and … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — World

Posted on June 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Friday so it must be time for Five Minute Friday. Actually, even though I generally procrastinated and wrote mostly on Saturday, so far this year I’ve been disciplined enough to scratch out these words on time! {pat on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, children, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, life, Light, love, Memories, relationships, small, world, Writing | 8 Comments

My Name Is Sam …

Posted on May 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

… and I hope you get to know her well. My Name is Sam. … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through — my third book and an expansion of the first novella Heaven Shining Through— is at the final, final, … Continue reading →

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Lesson from Babe Ruth

Posted on May 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

My morning message to family and friends was a Babe Ruth quote, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” While I was directing followers to the message, I focused on the speaker … The … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Posted on May 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Bullying. It’s a popular topic these days … sometimes leading to tragic consequences. I came across a book recently that deals first-hand with bullying, although set back in the 1970s. I Don’t Want To Be Like You by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, book review, bullying, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, Inspiration, life, Memories, Music, pain, relationships, resilience, Writing | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Opportunity

Posted on May 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Friday. Time for Five Minute Friday. I do look forward to the writing exercise, meeting with my FMF friends to ponder, then put down and share a word prompt with them. Thanks to Kate Motaung for hosting this party in … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, career, children, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, grandchildren, growing up, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, opportunity, relationships, share, Writing | 8 Comments

What Is Writing?

Posted on April 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I will be facilitating a second six-week class trying to demystify writing in general and taking the fear out of sharing your written words. The interactive Take the Fear Out of Writing class will begin Monday, June 3 at 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged communication, DPchallenge, fear, Friends, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, stories, Writing | 8 Comments

The Empty Tomb

Posted on April 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually re-post, but I’ve decided for this Easter season, it would be appropriate to continue this as a tradition for the extra followers than a year ago. So, for my new-found friends, this is for you. And for … Continue reading →

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