Tag Archives: Paterson

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 →

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Another Step Closer

Posted on January 30, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

My book, Heaven Shining Through, is inching closer and closer to reality. The galley proof has been sent back and I updated the cover design. While I’m getting excited about adding “author” to my resume, I share this because you, … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Support

Posted on September 15, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Time for Five Minute Friday! Five Minute Friday is an opportunity to focus on a prompt word for five minutes (more or less), write a pithy (or sometimes not so pithy) post, share it with others at Kate’s place on … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Don Bosco Tech … Another Visit

Posted on March 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It took me just under 50 years to revisit my alma mater — Don Bosco Tech in Paterson, NJ. Saturday, I made another trip there. Unfortunately, it is likely to be my last. The Salesian school was sold to Paterson … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 4

Posted on September 23, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 Like I said, Mom went through post-partum depression and ran herself ragged. Deanna was impossible and didn’t want to sleep anywhere except … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 3

Posted on September 16, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 The other thing I remember most about Pennsylvania Avenue is how we suffered physically and mentally during those couple of years. We … Continue reading →

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