Tag Archives: television

Balance

Posted on September 26, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been watching a lot of movies lately … some from my video library, others from Redbox, still others from my DirecTV feed. And I must admit, I’m sort of a romantic junkie. I watch a lot of Hallmark productions, … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged balance, career, children, communication, DPchallenge, entertainment, family, life, love, movies, relationships, romangtic, television, work | 2 Comments

I Feel Safe

Posted on May 21, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t watch a lot of television or movies. In fact, most of the time — unless it’s football — it’s on for background. The grandkids, on the other hand, like the action shows, including the NCIS series, Hawaii Five-O, … Continue reading →

Posted in family, observations, television | Tagged action, Criminal Minds, DPchallenge, family, humor, Humor, Jack Bauer, Movies, movies, NCIS series, observations, television | 2 Comments

American Idol

Posted on April 8, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I admit it. I watch American Idol and I vote each week. The bigger question is why. You have to know my history with American Idol to understand. It goes back to Season One … and it really doesn’t involve … Continue reading →

Posted in relationships, television | Tagged American Idol, DPchallenge, Music, music, relationships, Review, review, television | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Give

Posted on November 28, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

In the spirit of thanksgiving, this week’s Five Minute Friday spins off the word GIVE. So, for the next five minutes, let’s give it shot. The timer is set, so let’s GO One of the traditions Karen and I stumbled … Continue reading →

Posted in children, family, Five Minute Friday, grandchildren, growing up, holidays, Memories, relationships, television | Tagged children, christmas, Christmas, Christmas tradition, DPchallenge, Emmet Otter, family, five minute Friday, grandchildren, growing up, holidays, Memories, Movies, relationships, television | 10 Comments

Let’s Pray for the Children

Posted on September 11, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I had to take my two granddaughters to meet up with their father for a doctor’s appointment this morning. The elder, 14, commandeered the radio, but couldn’t decide what she wanted to listen to. Not a big deal. So she … Continue reading →

Posted in children, family, growing up, relationships, self worth, songs, television | Tagged A Little Piece of Heaven, Avenged Sevenfold, children, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, Faith, family, growing up, Gumball Watterson, Meghan Trainor., Movies, Music, music, Papa Roach, Radio, radio, relationships, self worth, songs, television, The Amazing World of Gumball | 4 Comments

29 Things That Television Has Taught Me.

Posted on August 28, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Originally posted on Suzie Speaks:
1. Walking down the street in these outfits will make people think I am a style icon and try and emulate my fashion sense. 2. Teenagers in America, particularly in Stars Hollow and Capeside, posses…

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Jack Is Back

Posted on May 7, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Jack is back! I was looking forward to the next 12 hours in the life of Jack Bauer (24: Live Another Day). For most of the 24 seasons, it was a regular staple in the Siccardi household. Karen and I … Continue reading →

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The Rap Against K-Mart

Posted on August 18, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Maybe I’m being too sensitive, but has anyone else been offended by the K-Mart back to school commercials? If you haven’t seen them, there are two in particular that concern me … the Yo Mama school layaway clip and the … Continue reading →

Posted in etc | Tagged back to school, commercials, DPchallenge, family, K-mart, Music, observations, parenting, Radio, rap, relationships, Review, television | 2 Comments

Rainy Days and Rainbows

Posted on February 17, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I watched The Good Witch’s Charm last night. I had TiVoed it last fall, but it sort of got of lost in my queue. It is a typical Hallmark flick. To bring you up to speed, Good Witch Cassie Nightingale … Continue reading →

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Super Ads …

Posted on February 4, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t know if I’m getting older or whether my interest level in yesterday’s Super Bowl just wasn’t there. The game itself — which should be the focus — actually was pretty good, especially after San Francisco put on a … Continue reading →

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