“When you aim for perfection, you discover it’s a moving target.”
~George Fisher
I began this blog to chronicle a significant shift in my family’s biography. Daisy and I were determined to take our teaching online, and write the daylight away. This is an undertaking that has required both our full time commitment and every ounce of collective courage.
We have closed our preschool, and are now inhaling our few final weeks. Next year, we’re moving west. Well not really, we’re only a handful of blocks from the lip of the Pacific now, but I feel like we are in the 1800′s, when land was cheap to anyone willing to stake a claim and start construction.
Question: How much is a domain going for these days?
Answer: Two morning’s worth of Starbucks.
Writer Dad was a rough draft, rolling along with rhythm and regularity for the last four months, but it is now ready for its first revision.
Writer Dad has been a marvelous stage to step upon; a podium for any thought I was willing to balloon into five-hundred words or so. Behind the curtain, it has always been about my family; the legacy I leave and the stories I wish to pass. Writer Dad focuses on fatherhood with well written tales about those things that orbit my existence, and that is what Writer Dad will continue to be.
Not having a niche is nice, and I have enjoyed it immeasurably, but it is now time to not have a niche in more than one place.
In early 2009, the first of several new stages will be set, and I will spread my voice to another venue. Writer Dad will continue to do what it has always done, only better from the benefit of extra breath. Writer Dad will leave the desk in favor of a favorite chair. I will post only when I have something to say, probably around three times a week. I plan to do a lot more with a little less, and though I still have plenty of things to chat about that have nothing to do with fatherhood, come January, I will share them elsewhere.
For December, things won’t be too different. I look forward to sharing a few special announcements and giving you the best of the rest of the same. The Bloggers I Heart will return at the end of the month to tell us what the holidays mean to them, and I’m trying hard to line up a guest post from Santa, but his internet has been all wonky and we can’t seem to keep our ichat connection (yes, Santa uses a Mac). I am working on it though.
Writer Dad
Namas Daisy is opening presence here.
About Sean Platt
I started to write a whole poem, apparently NaNo has been messing with my head.
You need anything, let me know. (I’m not sure there is much I could do for you, but I offer my few services anyway with love.)
=)
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I started to write a whole poem, apparently NaNo has been messing with my head.
You need anything, let me know. (I’m not sure there is much I could do for you, but I offer my few services anyway with love.)
=)
Melissas last blog post..Ba Humbug and Other Holiday Rantings
Good luck with everything, Sean. I’m excited for you.
Good luck with everything, Sean. I’m excited for you.
Ah, you’re leaving us hanging . . . not going to say where your new venue is? Is it the up-and-coming-blogger that you’ve been hinting at?
Either way, change is fun. I’ve been working on my own site this evening, and I came over here for inspiration a bit ago, and I saw you were moving things about. I kept refreshing to see what you had moved next :)
I’m excited to see the change; 2009 is going to be a great year.
Ah, you’re leaving us hanging . . . not going to say where your new venue is? Is it the up-and-coming-blogger that you’ve been hinting at?
Either way, change is fun. I’ve been working on my own site this evening, and I came over here for inspiration a bit ago, and I saw you were moving things about. I kept refreshing to see what you had moved next :)
I’m excited to see the change; 2009 is going to be a great year.
Melissa: Thanks for the offer, Melissa. It is very kind and I do appreciate it.
Vered: Thanks, Vered. I’m excited too!
Ryan: I’ve put off the new version of Thesis for far too long. Now I can see that really awesome avatar of yours. The up-and-coming-blogger thing is indeed one of the major two. Don’t worry, you won’t have to hang too long, and you’re right, 2009 is going to be awesome.
Melissa: Thanks for the offer, Melissa. It is very kind and I do appreciate it.
Vered: Thanks, Vered. I’m excited too!
Ryan: I’ve put off the new version of Thesis for far too long. Now I can see that really awesome avatar of yours. The up-and-coming-blogger thing is indeed one of the major two. Don’t worry, you won’t have to hang too long, and you’re right, 2009 is going to be awesome.
Hi Sean,
I’m looking forward to learning what your new ventures will be. I’ll be happy to cheer you on!
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Hi Sean,
I’m looking forward to learning what your new ventures will be. I’ll be happy to cheer you on!
Linda Abbits last blog post..Funny Fridays: Because It’s Better to Laugh than to Cry!
You have me intrigued Writer Dad, best wishes with your new project :)
You have me intrigued Writer Dad, best wishes with your new project :)
Good luck with the new project, I see you’ve tweaked the design here a bit as well.
BTW, this text at the bottom of posts:
“If you enjoyed these words, please subscribe (for free) by RSS or Email. ”
It’s also appearing in feed readers which doesn’t make much sense. As a tip, i would add that code to the single.php file so that it only appears on the site. Just a little niggle, not a big deal ;)
Of course, I would keep the hire me stuff in there!
Keep it up
Cheers,
Glen
Glen Allsopps last blog post..How to Get Someone or Something, Off Your Mind
Good luck with the new project, I see you’ve tweaked the design here a bit as well.
BTW, this text at the bottom of posts:
“If you enjoyed these words, please subscribe (for free) by RSS or Email. ”
It’s also appearing in feed readers which doesn’t make much sense. As a tip, i would add that code to the single.php file so that it only appears on the site. Just a little niggle, not a big deal ;)
Of course, I would keep the hire me stuff in there!
Keep it up
Cheers,
Glen
Glen Allsopps last blog post..How to Get Someone or Something, Off Your Mind
Ooo. Exciting stuff Writer Dad and very much like the new look.
Glad to hear you will be keep writing here. I think 3 posts a week is just dandy as it gives us blogging addicts with far too many posts to read every day, more time to enjoy!
Tara@Sticky Fingerss last blog post..Superman/supermum, same difference
Ooo. Exciting stuff Writer Dad and very much like the new look.
Glad to hear you will be keep writing here. I think 3 posts a week is just dandy as it gives us blogging addicts with far too many posts to read every day, more time to enjoy!
Tara@Sticky Fingerss last blog post..Superman/supermum, same difference
The new look looks super clean and bright. I like.
I look forward to seeing what this new venue is. Great cliff hanger.
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The new look looks super clean and bright. I like.
I look forward to seeing what this new venue is. Great cliff hanger.
Bamboo Forests last blog post..7 Greatest Strikes of All Time
I’m looking forward to what the future holds, Sean! These are exciting times, I’m sure. I wish you the best of luck in all the endeavors life presents to you!
I see you’re trying some changes to your look here – and it “looks” very nice!
Keep up the great work Sean – it’s an amazing journey you’re on!
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I’m looking forward to what the future holds, Sean! These are exciting times, I’m sure. I wish you the best of luck in all the endeavors life presents to you!
I see you’re trying some changes to your look here – and it “looks” very nice!
Keep up the great work Sean – it’s an amazing journey you’re on!
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Exciting stuff, Sean! Looking forward to ’09 and all that the new year has to offer! Eric.
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Exciting stuff, Sean! Looking forward to ’09 and all that the new year has to offer! Eric.
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Linda: Thanks for the cheerleading. I’ll be spilling beans soon.
Miguel: Thanks, Miguel. Fresh info is right around the corner.
Glen: Wise words. I will try to take care of it after I have my coffee. Right now the words single .php and file are making my head spin.
Tara: That’s what I was thinking. Three seems perfect, and I could probably string them together thematically as well. I’m not sure exactly how it will evolve, only that it well. Thanks for the excitement, and for liking the new look.
Bamboo: I like all the white space as well. I haven’t yet decided if I’ll do a light color border or not. As much as I like all the white, I’m afraid it might be a tad too much.
Lance: Exciting times indeed. I’m glad you like the look. Feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions.
Eric: Me Too!
Linda: Thanks for the cheerleading. I’ll be spilling beans soon.
Miguel: Thanks, Miguel. Fresh info is right around the corner.
Glen: Wise words. I will try to take care of it after I have my coffee. Right now the words single .php and file are making my head spin.
Tara: That’s what I was thinking. Three seems perfect, and I could probably string them together thematically as well. I’m not sure exactly how it will evolve, only that it well. Thanks for the excitement, and for liking the new look.
Bamboo: I like all the white space as well. I haven’t yet decided if I’ll do a light color border or not. As much as I like all the white, I’m afraid it might be a tad too much.
Lance: Exciting times indeed. I’m glad you like the look. Feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions.
Eric: Me Too!
The site looks great. I can’t wait to see what else unfolds and is waiting in the wings. I am waiting with baited breath to hear about the new ventures of the dynamic duo we have all come to love and enjoy. Here is to the best year ever. Just don’t forget the little guys when you excede ProBlogger status ;)
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The site looks great. I can’t wait to see what else unfolds and is waiting in the wings. I am waiting with baited breath to hear about the new ventures of the dynamic duo we have all come to love and enjoy. Here is to the best year ever. Just don’t forget the little guys when you excede ProBlogger status ;)
Sals last blog post..Barter Day
Dang, no more daily dose of WriterDad… but three posts a week is still good, and maybe I’ll get some work done now. ;)
Seriously, I look forward to seeing the new thing, as well as following the old thing, and I wish you luck with all your, you know, things.
Aylad MacOdyss last blog post..Falling off a segue
Dang, no more daily dose of WriterDad… but three posts a week is still good, and maybe I’ll get some work done now. ;)
Seriously, I look forward to seeing the new thing, as well as following the old thing, and I wish you luck with all your, you know, things.
Aylad MacOdyss last blog post..Falling off a segue
Good luck, I will enjoy your post whenever they come.
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Good luck, I will enjoy your post whenever they come.
Jim Gaudets last blog post..What is uSocial.net? Spammers?
Hm. Nice and mysterious. I hate surprises! (Though I’m sure this one is lovely.)
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Hm. Nice and mysterious. I hate surprises! (Though I’m sure this one is lovely.)
Hayden Tompkinss last blog post..Carnival of Personal Development
WD,
Nice changes you’re making. The funny thing about Thesis is that it is clean and fun, but it makes me want to adjust the site constantly. Then again, I’ve always had a bad habit of not settling on a design or layout for very long. I need to temper that habit, and am actually doing so in the new year. It should be fun.
I am interested to read you in your new venue, whatever it may be. Best of luck an dbest wishes for a great holiday season.
WD,
Nice changes you’re making. The funny thing about Thesis is that it is clean and fun, but it makes me want to adjust the site constantly. Then again, I’ve always had a bad habit of not settling on a design or layout for very long. I need to temper that habit, and am actually doing so in the new year. It should be fun.
I am interested to read you in your new venue, whatever it may be. Best of luck an dbest wishes for a great holiday season.
Oooooo. I like the changes!
I’m thrilled to hear you’re branching out and changing things up elsewhere. You are the changing man.
Soon we’ll find out what you’re up to. I can’t wait for the disclosure.
That was a great suggestion from Glen. When you work out how to do it, let me know so I can do the same.
What an exciting journey this is turning out to be!
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Oooooo. I like the changes!
I’m thrilled to hear you’re branching out and changing things up elsewhere. You are the changing man.
Soon we’ll find out what you’re up to. I can’t wait for the disclosure.
That was a great suggestion from Glen. When you work out how to do it, let me know so I can do the same.
What an exciting journey this is turning out to be!
Dave Fowlers last blog post..Naughty Ned
I’m looking forward to what you’re up to! I’m sure it’s something worth the wait, but I can’t wait to hear what :)
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I’m looking forward to what you’re up to! I’m sure it’s something worth the wait, but I can’t wait to hear what :)
Jarkkos last blog post..Postman Pat (The Good Life)
Looking forward to the new stage in your blogging career.
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Looking forward to the new stage in your blogging career.
Beth Partins last blog post..MonHaibun: Stuffed and Stumped
I do really like the new look.
I felt a momentary loss when I read that you wouldn’t be here every day any more, but I’ll be fine as long as I know where to find you, lol. Here’s to an exciting new years!
BJ Keltzs last blog post..What I Learned from NaNoWriMo
I do really like the new look.
I felt a momentary loss when I read that you wouldn’t be here every day any more, but I’ll be fine as long as I know where to find you, lol. Here’s to an exciting new years!
BJ Keltzs last blog post..What I Learned from NaNoWriMo
Sean,
I love your work. And you have a passion and your words always seem to be right.
You are gifted – but I wish you luck as well :)
I look forward to reading more of your work – here and everywhere else !
Mayas last blog post..Integrity, Values and Happiness
Sean,
I love your work. And you have a passion and your words always seem to be right.
You are gifted – but I wish you luck as well :)
I look forward to reading more of your work – here and everywhere else !
Mayas last blog post..Integrity, Values and Happiness
3 is a good number. I think Babe Ruth wore the number 3. 3 posts should give you some free time, just don’t fill that time with more work!
Turf Dads last blog post..Mixed Emotions
3 is a good number. I think Babe Ruth wore the number 3. 3 posts should give you some free time, just don’t fill that time with more work!
Turf Dads last blog post..Mixed Emotions
What a fantastical journey — the past, the present, and your promising future.
I love the idea of teaching online and today’s world is all about mentors around the world. It’s a global pool of potential with so many ways to connect the dots.
I really hope the guest post from Santa works out. He’s always got great perspective and a terrific disposition.
J.D. Meiers last blog post..Lessons Learned from Per
What a fantastical journey — the past, the present, and your promising future.
I love the idea of teaching online and today’s world is all about mentors around the world. It’s a global pool of potential with so many ways to connect the dots.
I really hope the guest post from Santa works out. He’s always got great perspective and a terrific disposition.
J.D. Meiers last blog post..Lessons Learned from Per
Congratulations on the progress and the plan! We’re excited to see what’s in store, and we know it will be fabulous!
Betsy Wuebker – Passing Thrus last blog post..THINKING OUTSIDE THE TRIBE
Congratulations on the progress and the plan! We’re excited to see what’s in store, and we know it will be fabulous!
Betsy Wuebker – Passing Thrus last blog post..THINKING OUTSIDE THE TRIBE