About Fred Wooden

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Fred (technically Weldon Frederick) Wooden is a late life author, because he spent over forty years as a clergyman in six churches spread over five ive states. While doing that he wrote sermons and columns and wondered if any of it would matter in the long run.

Fred has led many lives - composer, pastor, pilgrim, political candidate, newspaper columnist, radio host, father and spouse. They have taken him from boyhood in Maryland to studies in Missouri and Illinois, work in Massachusets, Austin Texas, Brooklyn NY and Grand Rapids Michigan. He has explored Mexico, New Mexico, Peru, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Turkey, India, China, Japan and Europe. Those who have read his travel accounts often say, "I feel like I am actually with you as you go."

Fred takes you along whatever the journey he is on.

All Posts by Fred

Going Down Memory Lane

We all know that term, Going Down Memory Lane, meaning a wander... read more

Two Weeks and Two Knees

The old joke says a fellow sees a doctor about a cold,... read more

Once a Fortnight

According to the folks at Patheos I should post at least weekly,... read more

Seeking 'Aware' ness

In one of those happy coincidences, 'aware' means nearly the same thing... read more

Where Was I?

We all have moments when you start a story or task, get... read more

Gotta Make the Morning Last

Those of a certain age will get the joke of my title. ... read more

I'm a Slow Man

"Slow man Movin’ down the road, He’s movin’ with a leisurely gait... read more

April in Paris

Well, it is now May, but I arrived there three weeks ago,... read more

Slowly I Turned

You have to be a certain age to recognize the phrase, "Slowly... read more

Get Thee Behind Me!

For generations, people quoted the Bible for non-religious purposes, including the phrase,... read more

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