Tag Archives: nature

Cover Reveal: Wisdom From a Father

Posted on October 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Wisdom From a Father. Wow, that’s a high bar. But the project — my second published work — is moving along quite nicely, albeit it with some curves and challenges. Still, I am anticipating a mid-November hard launch at West … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged book, christian, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, Heaven Shining Through, Inspiration, life, love, nature, relationships, stories, wisdom from a father, writing | 1 Comment

Five Minute Friday — Praise

Posted on October 13, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Saturday confession time. I’m a Five Minute Friday backslider, often falling out of my Friday writing routine and into a Saturday session. But, through the grace of God and the indulgence of my fellow Five Minute Friday contributors, I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged appreciation, attitude, birds, blessings, communication, companionship, dog, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, joy, life, love, Maine, nature, observations, praise, relationships, social media, support, wonder, writing | 7 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Loved

Posted on August 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for Five Minute Friday, the weekly timed keyword-themed writing challenge hosted by Kate Motaung. Her words — and those of the others who congregate around the virtual table to share — are on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. I encourage you … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged appreciation, attitude, birds, blessings, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, life, love, nature, Prayer, reflect, relationships, restore, trust | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Beauty

Posted on February 24, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Another Saturday. Another Five Minute Friday post. You know the drill. We get our weekly prompt, let the spirit flow for five minutes, post, link up in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com, and — best part — visit other writers … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, beauty, blessings, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, life, love, nature, observations, relationships, support, Thoughts, writing | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Discover

Posted on October 20, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I know I said I would probably be on the road today, but — surprise! — things change. I moved the trip to next week, so here I am for Five Minute Friday on Friday. Next week it will probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged blogs, communication, discoveries, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, invitation, joy, life, love, nature, observations, reflect, relationships, stories, things that matter, Thoughts, writing | 7 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Neighbor

Posted on September 1, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Howdy, neighbor! See how I deftly included this week’s Five Minute Friday prompt in the introduction? I’m actually going to deviate from the usual five minutes and propose a new outreach ministry. Of course, that means some background … and … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged blessings, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, imagination, Inspiration, life, love, nature, neighbor, observations, photos, reflect, relationships | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Inspire

Posted on July 29, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to the Saturday installment of Five Minute Friday. No excuses. I just couldn’t muster the inspiration to write for five minutes Friday. Oh, wait. INSPIRE. That’s this week’s prompt. How (in)appropriate. But I didn’t want the weekend to fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged colors, communication, conversation, dancing, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, Inspiration, joy, laughter, life, love, music, nature, observations, ocean, relationships, Seasons | 6 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Comfort

Posted on July 14, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com by our special community of writers. I’ve been sharing snippets taken from Five Minute Friday: A Collection of Stories Written … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged comfort, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, food, friends, humor, life, love, nature, ocean, peanut butter, Prayer, relationships | 2 Comments

April’s calf

Posted on April 15, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I cannot explain it, but for a couple of hours this morning I was mesmerized by April the giraffe who finally gave birth to her calf. Apparently, I wasn’t alone. An estimated 1.2 million folks were tuned in to see … Continue reading →

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It Never Ceases To Amaze Me

Posted on March 26, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been wandering around Maine for better than eight years and part time living here for a year and a half. Yet I’m still amazed at the incredible people in the state. As the welcoming sign says, “Maine: The way … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged amazing, conversation, DPchallenge, entertainment, food, friends, humor, life, love, Maine, nature, relationships, Seasons, spring, winter | 4 Comments