YAY!!! I’m back.
I meant to return on Monday, but a broken modem has kept me out of commission until now.
I would like to improve my online speaking. As you can clearly see from the avalanche of um’s and ah’s that litter the video below, I am far from comfortable. However, I do believe it’s a necessary skill for the world that is waiting, and the only way to get better at something is to go ahead and do it.
I hope the video is less painful to watch then it was to record.
I’ve also installed a plugin which facilitates video comments. Of course written comments are always welcome, I just wanted to spice things up a bit. I’ll likely respond to comments with a combination of both.
I spent some of my time away visiting new bloggers. Here are a handful who left an impression.
Answer Starts With You, Joyful Days, Simply Blog, From Single to Married, Kid Kaizen, Elder Guru, The Arthur Clan, Insert Profundity, David McMahon, and Think Maya. Yes, Friar, I do realize I returned with a link roundup.
Maya, by the way, gave me a wonderful idea last week. She suggested I spend an hour on Twitter answering potty training questions. I’m listening to her sound advice and will be on Twitter between 10:00-11:00 PST on Friday answering anything that has to do with pee pee or poo poo.
There will be a guest post tomorrow, and an excerpt from Four Seasons on Friday. Daily delight will resume on Monday.
It’s great to be back,
About Sean Platt
Good for you to try out a new format!
Good for you to try out a new format!
Writer Dad, you have such a fun smile that I sit here and smile back to my computer screen! Then I feel like a dork because well I’m sitting there smiling at nothing because you can’t see me smiling back.
(Come on, the rest of you—-you do this too, don’t you? Help me out here…)
Anyway, Welcome Back!! We tried to find cheap substitutes while you were gone but danggit, nothing was the same. writerdad.com without Writer Dad is just so….forlorn
Writer Dad, you have such a fun smile that I sit here and smile back to my computer screen! Then I feel like a dork because well I’m sitting there smiling at nothing because you can’t see me smiling back.
(Come on, the rest of you—-you do this too, don’t you? Help me out here…)
Anyway, Welcome Back!! We tried to find cheap substitutes while you were gone but danggit, nothing was the same. writerdad.com without Writer Dad is just so….forlorn
Hi Sean, I’m glad you liked Joyful Days! Thanks for including the link. I really enjoyed the video – you were smiling a lot and came across as very natural. The discomfort made it even more natural since I think most people feel the same way when talking to a camera. You also look younger than I imagined you were, and that makes me admire what you’ve done on this blog even more!
Hi Sean, I’m glad you liked Joyful Days! Thanks for including the link. I really enjoyed the video – you were smiling a lot and came across as very natural. The discomfort made it even more natural since I think most people feel the same way when talking to a camera. You also look younger than I imagined you were, and that makes me admire what you’ve done on this blog even more!
Too bad I didn’t refer your potty training techniques to my brother and his wife.
It took them till the kid was aged FIVE. (The kid’s 6, but still wants to use pull-ups…he doesnt’ like underwear).
(It’s the “New parenting”, you know….don’t make the precious darlings do anything they don’t want to do!)
Welcome back (Despite my indirect poo reference!) :-)
Too bad I didn’t refer your potty training techniques to my brother and his wife.
It took them till the kid was aged FIVE. (The kid’s 6, but still wants to use pull-ups…he doesnt’ like underwear).
(It’s the “New parenting”, you know….don’t make the precious darlings do anything they don’t want to do!)
Welcome back (Despite my indirect poo reference!) :-)
Thanks for the link Sean!
I’m still loving your valentine’s post.. your wife Daisy is such a lucky lady!
Daisy
Thanks for the link Sean!
I’m still loving your valentine’s post.. your wife Daisy is such a lucky lady!
Daisy
Loved the video. :) It takes courage, doesn’t it? You actually look smiling and relaxed. I doubt I would look so relaxed if I ever did a vlog.
Welcome back!
Loved the video. :) It takes courage, doesn’t it? You actually look smiling and relaxed. I doubt I would look so relaxed if I ever did a vlog.
Welcome back!
Welcome back to blogopolis Sean.
I’m afraid Eric has thrown down the vlogging gauntlet by recording himself in his Superman pyjamas. You’ve got some competition on your hands mate :)
I’ll have to give some thought to video myself. The only problem is a damaged voice box from when I was a baby making me now sound like Steven Seagal with laryngitis!
Welcome back to blogopolis Sean.
I’m afraid Eric has thrown down the vlogging gauntlet by recording himself in his Superman pyjamas. You’ve got some competition on your hands mate :)
I’ll have to give some thought to video myself. The only problem is a damaged voice box from when I was a baby making me now sound like Steven Seagal with laryngitis!
Kelvin: You’ve always gotta be willing to try something new. Even if it’s scary.
Randi: I’m glad there isn’t a substitute. I’d be sad if I were just another dime a dozen.
Daphne: My pleasure. Tis something I have to get better about it. Thanks for saying I look natural and young, especially since I’ve been feeling uncomfortable and tired. : > )
Friar: Dude, there’s never a bad time to talk about poo. Ever. Maybe dinner. (maybe)
Daisy: My pleasure. I’m glad you liked Valentine’s day. Cindy has officially read it ten times and cried half that amount.
Vered: Yup. I look A LOT more relaxed then I am. A. Lot.
Marc: Thanks, buddy. Yeah, I didn’t see that all until last night. I’m actually on my way over there right now to respond to some comments.
Kelvin: You’ve always gotta be willing to try something new. Even if it’s scary.
Randi: I’m glad there isn’t a substitute. I’d be sad if I were just another dime a dozen.
Daphne: My pleasure. Tis something I have to get better about it. Thanks for saying I look natural and young, especially since I’ve been feeling uncomfortable and tired. : > )
Friar: Dude, there’s never a bad time to talk about poo. Ever. Maybe dinner. (maybe)
Daisy: My pleasure. I’m glad you liked Valentine’s day. Cindy has officially read it ten times and cried half that amount.
Vered: Yup. I look A LOT more relaxed then I am. A. Lot.
Marc: Thanks, buddy. Yeah, I didn’t see that all until last night. I’m actually on my way over there right now to respond to some comments.
Welcome back!
Welcome back!
Holla! So happy you’re back. :)
Holla! So happy you’re back. :)
Hey Sean, it’s great to finally see your face and hear you talk (you look good on video, not nearly as uncomfortable you say you do ;)).
I’m trying to build up the courage to do the same too … soon … I hope :)
Hey Sean, it’s great to finally see your face and hear you talk (you look good on video, not nearly as uncomfortable you say you do ;)).
I’m trying to build up the courage to do the same too … soon … I hope :)
hey there – welcome back! A vacation is always nice, isn’t it? But we’re glad you’re back in the land of blogging. Oh – and thanks for the shout-out, that was so nice of you!!
hey there – welcome back! A vacation is always nice, isn’t it? But we’re glad you’re back in the land of blogging. Oh – and thanks for the shout-out, that was so nice of you!!
ps – I liked the video, you were sincere and real, very cool.
ps – I liked the video, you were sincere and real, very cool.
@Sean
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Janice: Thanks, Janice, for the patience and enthusiasm.
Hayden: Ah.. it’s good to be missed.
Jarkko: I’m glad to hear that, thanks. I feel like I’ve got ants in my pants the entire time. I’d love to see you do it. BTW, I’m dying to see what you’ve got up your sleeve with your WordPress dealio. I think your site has one of the cleanest designs I’ve ever seen.
Tabitha: My pleasure. Yes, it is good to be back, and thanks for the compliment. I’m glad you liked it. I’ll do another one this week. It will be even cooler from the benefit of a surprise guest. : > )
Eric: You don’t need to have anything to say, my man. You said it well.
Janice: Thanks, Janice, for the patience and enthusiasm.
Hayden: Ah.. it’s good to be missed.
Jarkko: I’m glad to hear that, thanks. I feel like I’ve got ants in my pants the entire time. I’d love to see you do it. BTW, I’m dying to see what you’ve got up your sleeve with your WordPress dealio. I think your site has one of the cleanest designs I’ve ever seen.
Tabitha: My pleasure. Yes, it is good to be back, and thanks for the compliment. I’m glad you liked it. I’ll do another one this week. It will be even cooler from the benefit of a surprise guest. : > )
Eric: You don’t need to have anything to say, my man. You said it well.
Welcome back! :) Thanks for the mention, honored to have you visit and comment.
-Mig
Welcome back! :) Thanks for the mention, honored to have you visit and comment.
-Mig