Tag Archives: winter

Ready for Spring

Posted on March 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

First, a statement. I AM a winter person. I love the white. I love the cold. It doesn’t bother me when the first flakes fall in October and stick around beginning in November. I love the landscape of snow mountains. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged cold, DPchallenge, fall, family, life, love, relationships, snow, spring, summer, winter | 1 Comment

Longer Days …

Posted on March 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Okay. It was minus 11 this morning when the sun started peeking over the horizon and woke up Angelina somewhere around 5:30. I convinced her to go back to sleep — for about an hour — before the thump-thump-thump of … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love, Uncategorized | Tagged Angelina, bedtime, blessings, companionship, DPchallenge, first light, Hallmark, humor, joy, life, love, naps, relationships, routine, spring, winter | 5 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

O Canada

Posted on February 16, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I really faced a dilemma Sunday. I was pulpit supply so I couldn’t leave early and I needed to get back for a Monday doctor’s appointment. In between there was this massive coastal storm that promised havoc through most of … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged Canada, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, food, humor, life, love, mobility, relationships, stories, travel, winter | 2 Comments

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

Five Minute Friday — Small

Posted on February 21, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Friday and time for this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. I was going to go in a different direction, but something happened to change my mind. So, without further ado, here’s five minutes on this week’s prompt … … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, nature, stories, winter | Tagged DPchallenge, encouragement, Lisa Jo Baker, nature, Seasons, seasons, stories, winter, Writing, writing | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Bare

Posted on February 7, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. I’m joining with hundreds of other writers writing for five minutes on a specific prompt word provided by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/02/five-minute-friday-bare/). Her exercise calls for writing for just five minutes {okay we … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, nature, stories, winter | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, driving, encouragement, faith, Lisa Jo Baker, nature, stories, winter, Writing, writing | 4 Comments

First Night … and Beyond

Posted on January 2, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

From this guy’s standpoint, First Night Ocean County was a huge success. But, then again, any time spent at the Jersey shore is a success. First Night Ocean County, in case you missed it, is a family-friendly event held New … Continue reading →

Posted in family, fireworks, growing up, holidays, Memories, New Year's Eve, relationships, Uncategorized, winter | Tagged DPchallenge, driving, family, fireworks, First Night Ocean County, Friends, growing up, holidays, Jersey Shore, Jersey shore, Memories, New Year's Eve, Paterson, relationships, Seaside Heights, Seaside Heights boardwalk, serendipity, Uncategorized, winter | 4 Comments

First Night

Posted on December 30, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

If all goes as planned, I will be heading to the Jersey shore in the morning. Yeah. I know. It’s the end of December and the thermometer will barely be above the freezing mark. But there is a reason. You … Continue reading →

Posted in family, nature, travel, winter | Tagged DPchallenge, driving, family, fireworks, happy new year, holidays, Jersey shore, nature, Seaside Heights, seasons, travel, winter | 10 Comments

Jimmy

Posted on December 19, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

There’s a new vehicle in the driveway … and my little red truck’s grille is a little out of joint. First, a little background. I love tooling hither and yon in my little red truck … but it is a … Continue reading →

Posted in joy, relationships, travel, truck, winter | Tagged change, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, joy, Laughter, love, Newspapers, relationships, travel, truck, winter, winter driving, Writing | 7 Comments