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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 5

Posted on November 26, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Dwell

Posted on November 21, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Sometimes waiting until Saturday to do your Five Minute Friday assignment has an upside. The Saturday machinations of the mind lead in interesting directions. Take today for example. The prompt word  for the week — DWELL — led to a … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Wish for My Wife

Posted on November 20, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

For the  first time nearly half a century, I won’t be with my wife to wish her a Happy Birthday. Before we were married … during our 40 years together … even after she passed away, I always spent time … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 4

Posted on November 18, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Weary

Posted on November 14, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually comment on world events, but this week’s Five Minute Friday prompt — WEARY — and the events of Friday in Paris directed by thoughts for the exercise today (Saturday, of course). So I’ll be joining the legion … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 3

Posted on November 11, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Dance

Posted on November 7, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to Five Minute Saturd … I mean Five Minute Friday. Okay … late again to the party. But I’m here! Here, of course, is a post on a prompt word, following by partying at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/11/05/five-minute-friday-dance/)with a hundred … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 2

Posted on November 4, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu

Posted on November 1, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I always thought there was a connection between Karen and Sonni. There were so many instances where I couldn’t tell them apart if my eyes were shut. I have a story to share that I was going to include in … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Bacon

Posted on October 31, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

You read that right. This is the Five Minute Friday post which I usually do on Saturday. And the prompt is BACON. Hmm, strange prompt unless you’re familiar with this exercise when the reins were transferred from Lisa Jo Baker … Continue reading →

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