Tag Archives: Memories

From the Kitchen … With Love

Posted on September 3, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I like food. I prefer someone else plating it up for me, but I generally know my way around a kitchen. I will be the first to admit, most of my culinary creations tend to be on the simple side, … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye

Posted on August 31, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart! Another year in the books. I remember that hot, humid Saturday like it was yesterday — Aug. 31, 1968. It was the day we got married, the day we promised before God, our families, and our friends … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Loud

Posted on August 28, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to the latest installment of Five Minute Friday. So here I am on the front end of the assignment (writing) and looking forward to linking with my Five Minute Friday friends at fiveminutefriday.com . It’s always exciting — and … Continue reading →

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Sam Speaks

Posted on August 25, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s here! The audio version of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through is now available through Audible! The audiobook formally dropped late last night and just gives you — the audience — another way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged Audible, audiobook, blessings, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, grace, Higher Ground Books & Media, joy, Kirsten Kopp, life, love, Memories, My Name Is Sam, observations, relationships, release, sample, stories, Writing | 2 Comments

Another Trip Around the Sun

Posted on August 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was a little young to remember, but I have been told at 5:19 a.m. on a sultry August morning 73 years ago in Paterson, NJ, I entered the world. The family always said after receiving a few swats on … Continue reading →

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Who Is Speaking?

Posted on August 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago during the live broadcast, I asked for some questions. I received a few and thought I would answer some this week. I did answer directly, but I am an advocate of the theory if one … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged answers, attitude, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, God, growing up, life, love, Memories, My Name Is Sam, observations, questions, relationships, speaking, stories, wisdom from a father, Writing | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Right

Posted on August 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at fiveminutefriday.com (start at the community section) and share our pearls of wisdom or our pig’s ears or just mix and mingle. I’ve been sharing snippets … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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