Tag Archives: New Jersey

Preaching, Teaching and Reaching

Posted on May 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Nothing is set in stone as yet, but it appears I may be making regular pulpit appearances around northern Maine in the coming months. I had a very good conversation with the district superintendent Wednesday expressing my willingness to serve … Continue reading →

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The Back Story

Posted on May 23, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Heaven Shining Through continues to make its mark. In the past few days, I have heard the comments, “That was my story”, “I shared it with the kids {skipping over just one part} and it opened up some interesting conversations … Continue reading →

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In Review

Posted on May 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I’m finally getting my bearings after a whirlwind trip to upstate New York promoting my book Heaven Shining Through, and making presentations to the library here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, and the five libraries in Seneca County, NY. And it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blessings, book, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, friends, gift, God, Heaven Shining Through, Jersey Shore, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, Paterson, relationships, review, Seaside Heights, Seneca County, stories, writing | 2 Comments

Lights! Action! Camera!

Posted on April 25, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I think I’m ready. No, let me re-phrase that. I’m about as ready as I am going to be for the book launch of Heaven Shining Through. Details at the venue have been secured. Scripts by my lead-in and myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged anticipation, book, book release, celebration, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, Facebook, faith, family, friends, God, Heaven Shining Through, hope, joy, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, New York, relationships, Seneca County, writing | 7 Comments

Heaven IS Shining Through

Posted on March 19, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

“Congratulations! … Now that you have approved all three files (front cover, back cover, and interior text), your files will be finalized for the printer.” Those were the words in my inbox this morning … which means — my novella, Heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blessings, book, celebration, courage, DPchallenge, entertainment, faith, family, friends, Heaven Shining Through, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, plan, process, relationships, Seneca County, writing | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in life & love | Tagged babysitting, DPchallenge, entertainment, Falls View, family, food, funeral, grandchildren, Great Falls, humor, Laughter, life, love, Massachusetts, Memories, Movies, New Jersey, New York, relationships, travel | 1 Comment

32,544 Miles

Posted on January 1, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

32,544 miles. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, that’s how many miles I drove inspection to inspection last year. 32,544 miles. Whaaat? That’s insane! How many normal non-professional drivers log 32,544 miles in a year. Wait a minute. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged DPchallenge, driving, family, friends, grandchildren, humor, Jersey Shore, joy, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, relationships, Seaside Heights, travel | 3 Comments

Treasures on the Road

Posted on December 8, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Those who follow my blog know I love driving. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the Interstate or back roads … city or country … with a destination in mind or going on a serendipitous journey. Over the years, I’ve had … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, driving, food, humor, Karen, laughter, life, love, Memories, New Jersey, Paterson, relationships, road, stories, treasures | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Eat

Posted on October 29, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Ready for this week’s Five Minute Friday on Saturday installment? I am! Actually, I’m going to defer to my late wife. After all, being the great innovative cook she was, I was more the recipient of this week’s prompt — … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, five minute Friday, humor, Jersey Shore, Karen, life, love, Memories, New Jersey, ocean, Paterson, relationships, Seaside Heights, stories, Sugar & Spice, Uncategorized, vacation, Writing | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Park

Posted on October 22, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

The promptmasters at Five Minute Friday have been very, very inventive with their prompts lately. At least for this contributor to the weekly writefest, I’ve had to dig deep into the gray matter. Since I don’t pre-peek into what my … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged DPchallenge, family, five minute Friday, Friends, growing up, life, love, Memories, New Jersey, parks, Paterson, relationships | 4 Comments