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Posted on January 8, 2021 by Scott Siccardi

This is the first time I am writing in the Five Minute Friday group. Don’t have a clue what I am doing really, but I’ll figure it out!

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Hey Santa

Posted on December 8, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As many of you know, I was supposed to launch my book Yes, There Is a Santa … And I’ve Seen Him Many Times last Saturday as a tag on to the Ho Ho Hometown Christmas festivities in Dover-Foxcroft. The … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Present

Posted on December 4, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Most of you know what Five Minute Friday is, but as a quick review, it’s a chance for a group of dedicated writers to get together weekly to write on a one word prompt for five minutes. Nothing fancy. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Plot Twist

Posted on December 1, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

A writer in my writing class last year was getting frustrated. She had outlined her mini story, but as she started to put words on paper, the story started to drift from her original intent. I remember the angst on … Continue reading →

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Preface, Introduction or Foreword

Posted on November 24, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was recently asked what a Preface was and whether it was the same as an Introduction or Foreword. The answer to the latter part of the question is a resounding No! The three, while preceding your manuscript, serve different … Continue reading →

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An Open, Generous Heart

Posted on November 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Be generous and willing to share. — 1 Timothy 6:18 After Vicki’s old car broke down with no option for repair, she started scraping together money for another vehicle. Chris, a frequent customer of the restaurant where Vicki works at … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Grief

Posted on November 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word, post it, share it with others at fiveminutefriday.com, read the remarkable stories from other writers in … Continue reading →

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For the Kids

Posted on November 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been blessed. My five children have blessed me with 18 grandchildren, who in turn have blessed me with four great-granddaughters. That’s a lot of little ones floating around. Keeping track of them all is, well, challenging. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Cancel

Posted on November 13, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker who thought about writing and how often our perfectionism … Continue reading →

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Raise the Curtain! Santa Is in the House

Posted on November 10, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s the day we’ve been waiting for! Okay, maybe not everybody but certainly me. Drumroll please … I am so proud to reveal the cover of my newest book — Yes There Is a Santa … and I’ve Met Him … Continue reading →

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