Tag Archives: Seasons

Hugs from an Angel

Posted on October 8, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

They say angels are all around us. Most of the time they don’t show themselves. But sometimes they take a human form, usually without the wings. There is no doubt in my mind I had a very special angel make … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged angels, anniversay, appreciation, attitude, Blink of an Eye, communication, companionship, death, DP challenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, heaven, hugs, Karen, Laughter, life, love, Memories, relationships, Seasons, Sonni, women | 2 Comments

On the Road of Life

Posted on February 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Here are my thoughts from today on the slanty side of the pulpit at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church Lord, open our lips and our mouth will proclaim Your praise. Blessed are You, Creator of all, to You be praise … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged attitude, baby steps, Corinthians, DPchallenge, encouragement, Epiphay, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, Inspiration, itinerant, Jesus, Laughter, life, love, Matthew, observations, past, Prayer, relationships, Seasons, stories, Writing | Leave a comment

I Need a Hug … A Sonni Hug

Posted on October 9, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Don’t ever doubt there are angels among us. I know that fact from personal experience. I’ve seen it all my life. I’ve had people pop into — and unfortunately — out of my life just when I needed an extra … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged anniversary, appreciation, attitude, Blink of an Eye, communication, companionship, death, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, heaven, Karen, laughter, life, love, Memories, relationships, Seasons, Sonni, women | 6 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Turn

Posted on April 21, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

On a drab, dismal Friday — one of the reasons I waited until Saturday — it was refreshing to plug into the Thursday night Twitter Party for Kate’s word for the week — TURN! Just thinking about it brought sunshine to … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude balance, blessings, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, life, love, music, relationships, Seasons, songs, turn | 4 Comments

Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on August 20, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Yes, today is my birthday. Normally I approach the day with a ho hum attitude. It’s no big deal. It’s just another day. And it is. I’m not sharing the “news” for affirmation, but because this year’s celebration is a … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged birthday, celebration, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, growing old, growing up, Jesus, life, love, Memories, reflect, relationships, retirement, Seasons | 7 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

I Did It!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Some people will read this and shrug, “So.” Other will read this, purse their face into a perplexed look, perhaps scratch their head and comment, “Why?” But those who know me will smile and simply say, “Joe has his wanderlust … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged DPchallenge, driving, food, friends, humor, life, love, Maine, Memories, mobility, music, observations, relationships, Seasons, songs, travel | 7 Comments

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

Five Minute Friday — Lose/Rest

Posted on June 26, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I blinked my eyes and skipped past not one, but two Five Minute Friday assignments. It may be tricky, but I am going to attempt to incorporate the two prompt words — the very non-similar LOSE and REST — in … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Season

Posted on December 5, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Another Saturday … another Five Minute Friday contribution. I’m linking up with Kate Motaung at (http://katemotaung.com/2015/12/03/five-minute-friday-season/) where we write for five minutes and publish! Check out other great stories all on this week’s prompt — SEASON. The timer is set, … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday, Memories, relationships, winter | Tagged DPchallenge, Faith, faith, five minute Friday, Life, Memories, relationships, Seasons, seasons, winter | 6 Comments