Category Archives: parenting

‘I Love mY bab’

Posted on September 10, 2021 by jwfisch

Ok, we’re in Day Two of Chandler’s 22nd birthday celebration, so I’ve pulled out another of my favorite Chandler Catches — this, from a Father’s Day when he was six. A big part of our purpose in life springs from … Continue reading →

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Me and Michael Douglas

Posted on September 9, 2021 by jwfisch

Today our son, Chandler, is 22 years old. One of my favorite writings is a piece I wrote about his birth. In honor of that auspicious event I am happy to share it with you today. The only guy I … Continue reading →

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Jamaica in Chico

Posted on June 21, 2021 by jwfisch

  This was one of my most memorable Father’s Days. That comes as somewhat of a surprise because I wasn’t with my family. But I was with one of my children, so I felt like a dad. Chandler and I … Continue reading →

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California Highway 36

Posted on March 19, 2021 by jwfisch

Today, we leave the town of Red Bluff, California and travel west for what our GPS says is roughly three and a half hours on California Highway 36, a little-known piece of the state highway system that passes through the … Continue reading →

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Gone fischin’

Posted on July 28, 2020 by jwfisch

Hikin’ to the top of a mountain Drinkin’ water from a cool, clear stream Watchin’ the sunset and talkin’ to God And knowin’ He loves me.                  from “Simple Pleasures” by John Fischer … Continue reading →

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Isaac’s turn to sleep

Posted on July 17, 2020 by jwfisch

Funny thing happened to me on the way to the Catch. I was reminded of a picture book my wife, Marti, made for our granddaughter, Jocelyn. It’s about a huggable stuffed leopard we gave her named Isaac, and an imaginary … Continue reading →

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Drive-by

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jwfisch

A funny thing happened on the way to the Catch this week. I was involved in a drive-by … birthday party! It was for our daughter-in-law who turned 40 this week. Unable to arrange for the big gathering he wanted … Continue reading →

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Anna of Arendelle

Posted on July 15, 2020 by jwfisch

A funny thing happened to me this time on the way to the Catch. I ran into Princess Anna of Arendelle. Not the animated version from the Disney movie, Frozen, but the real princess — the younger sister of Elsa, … Continue reading →

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Purple camels and walking trees

Posted on July 10, 2020 by jwfisch

Let’s face it, kids have it all over us adults when it comes to creativity.  One of the requisites of a creative mind is the ability to see things from a fresh perspective. This is where the kids come in. … Continue reading →

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Making God sad?

Posted on May 13, 2020 by jwfisch

Jesus loves me, this I know, “… and in the in-between time …” For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; They are weak but He is strong.   Jesus loves me—loves me still, Though I’m very … Continue reading →

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