Tag Archives: Memories

Happy, Happy Birthday!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Well, Sweetheart, you caught up to me again! Happy, Happy Birthday! I was having a hard time figuring out how I would recognize this milestone date. Over the past years, I’ve included some flowery verses, some whimsical sayings and simple … Continue reading →

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Self Assessment

Posted on November 15, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a tongue-in-cheek post about looking for a date. I didn’t get one, but I did get a response from a friend. She reminded me my hesitantly in rejoining the dating scene could be … Continue reading →

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Step of Faith

Posted on October 17, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Gulp! I’ve embarked on a new path after a couple of years of procrastinating {I know I never do that}, questioning the value of the project and questioning myself. But I was encouraged through faith to take that first step … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged book, communication, community novel, conversation, courage, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, friends, God, Heaven Shining Through, life, love, Memories, reconciliation, redemption, relationships, stories, writing | 4 Comments

Waiting for a Hug

Posted on October 9, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I was going through some files the other day and came across the eulogy I delivered for my very good friend, confidant and counselor, Sonni. It struck me. She died two years ago today and, just like my wife, there … Continue reading →

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Ces Soirèes-La

Posted on October 8, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Ces Soirèes-La. Or more appropriately Ces Après-midi-La. I spent yesterday afternoon with 1,699 other souls at a sold out performance at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME. While waiting in the lobby, I couldn’t help but notice snowy heads, frail bodies, … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged bucket list, DPchallenge, entertainment, friends, growing up, jersey boys, joy, laughter, life, love, Memories, music, relationships, songs, theater | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Story

Posted on October 6, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word, post it, share it with others at her place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com and read the … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged blogs, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, life, love, Memories, relationships, stories, Thoughts, writing | 6 Comments

Nine Years

Posted on September 27, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

My older daughter emotionally posted Monday, “Lord, get me through Wednesday and I will be okay for another year.” My younger daughter responded, “I’m with you sis.” My three boys are unusually quiet. I continue to cope. Today — the … Continue reading →

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Nine Days

Posted on September 19, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been an interesting week and a half to say the least. The trip back to New York was, of course, centered around a doctor’s appointment sandwiched around a babysitting gig for my grandchildren in Massachusetts and extended for a … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary … To Me

Posted on September 3, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

When I checked my notifications this morning, there was one from WordPress. “Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com!You registered on WordPress.com five years ago.” Wow! Five years! When I checked further, that’s 689 published posts, not including this one. This year, there … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart

Posted on August 31, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

For the 40th plus ninth time, Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart! I can’t think of anything more mushy than anything I’ve said over the years. Yet, in each of the “plus” years, I realize how blessed I was to have you for … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged anniversary, blessings, celebration, children, communication, DPchallenge, faith, family, friends, grace, grandchildren, Karen, laughter, life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships, things that matter, Thoughts, wife | 6 Comments