Tag Archives: Memories

Play Ball!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Do you know what tomorrow is? The first day of spring training! Well, actually, it opened today with a Boston split squad against Northeastern University (a 3-0 win) and Boston College (an 11-1 win) {I guess the Red Sox need … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday … Beloved

Posted on February 15, 2013 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. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/02/five-minute-friday-beloved/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing IX

Posted on February 6, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday and time to add to our collaborative community story. We’re following a flashback of our main character, Samantha. Here’s where we left off. How did an in-control woman lose so much control… As I lay there just … Continue reading →

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Colors

Posted on February 3, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I was driving the other day and spotted a 1949 Dodge parked in front of business. I actually had a 1950 Dodge — well, I bought it for Karen so technically, it was hers although she preferred the maneuverability of … Continue reading →

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The Jersey Shore

Posted on February 2, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I watched a video the other day about the rebuilding of the Jersey shore after Hurricane Sandy… what might happen and what might not happen (http://www.nj.com/ledgerlive/index.ssf/2013/02/ledger_live_video_rebuilding_n.html). I sure hope it doesn’t become a rebuilding project, but a restoration project. The … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up

Posted on January 31, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

At dinner, I usually ask the grandkids what they learned in school {not much, apparently, since it’s usually a short conversation}. Today, I didn’t, but the youngest piped up to her brother and sister, “Well, what did you learn in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing XIII

Posted on January 30, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday and time to add to our collaborative community story. Cathy gave us some ideas as we move forward, although we diverted a little. We’re following a flashback of our main character, Samantha. The story thus far is … Continue reading →

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Not Perfect … Forgiven

Posted on January 26, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I was talking with a friend the other day and she said, from my blogs, I must have had the perfect marriage. Whoa! A perfect marriage? No, definitely not perfect, although given our naivete and youth, our divergent backgrounds and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wriiting XII

Posted on January 23, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Wednesday and time to add to our collaborative community story. Cathy gave us some ideas as we move forward. We’re following a flashback of our main character, Samantha. The story thus far is on the blog under “Story.” … Continue reading →

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Best Thing That Ever Happened

Posted on January 20, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, here’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me story. I first heard the song on our local radio station in Sussex County, NJ, way back in the mid 70s. I don’t know why the Rainy Day Singers version … Continue reading →

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