Tag Archives: Memories

Last call

Posted on December 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It looks like today is the last day for Round II balloting for AllAuthor’s Cover of the Month contest. I’m not sure I’ll survive the round, but I am proud of the way the cover has been received and thankful … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Still

Posted on December 14, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Five Minute Friday. A staple for the week. It is, of course, a discipline where independent writers join together to transform thoughts on a specific prompt word from their minds through their fingers onto the screen for five minutes. Then … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Balance

Posted on December 7, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Time for this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. It certainly creeps up on you … Five Minute Friday, of course, is a discipline where independent writers join together to transform thoughts on a specific prompt word from their minds … Continue reading →

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Dover-Foxcroft Love

Posted on December 6, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Wisdom From a Father was officially introduced to the Dover-Foxcroft community today (Dec. 6) at a presentation at the Thompson Free Library — despite the fact the book continues to be a no-show. There were a half dozen in attendance, … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Deep

Posted on November 30, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It seems like a good time to tackle this week’s Five Minute Friday exercise. I encourage you to join in the festivities by joining us at Kate’s spot on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. It’s really simple. Watch for the prompt, write … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks in 2018

Posted on November 22, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2018. It’s a natural feeling. We’re winding down, but there are still too many families separated by war. … Continue reading →

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Happy, Happy Birthday Sweetheart

Posted on November 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It never gets any easier hitting milestones without you. And, of course, this is another milestone for you, my dear wife. Happy, Happy Birthday! While we were never big on splashy birthday parties, especially after the kids were grown. But … Continue reading →

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Launch Time

Posted on November 18, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

The formal launch of Wisdom From a Father is now history. It made its sort of debut on a snowy Sunday afternoon in Seneca County, NY, and on line at facebook.com/wisdomfromafather/ Wisdom From a Father. That’s a high bar and … Continue reading →

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Retirement … Sweet Retirement

Posted on November 14, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been approximately 16 months since I stopped punching the time clock {actually, I haven’t punched a time clock since the early summer jobs of my youth, but I digress} and stepped into “retirement.” It has been quite an experience … Continue reading →

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New Book … New Look

Posted on November 7, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Just like that. One keystroke. “Publish”. A new book is born. Wisdom From a Father — the book — is officially a reality. With a gulp and a prayer — actually a lot of prayer — I moved forward minutes … Continue reading →

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