“Would you like to see my business cards?” Mia said.
“Of course I do,” Karen smiled.
Mia proudly pulled two identical slips of paper, seemingly from nowhere, then slipped them into Karen’s hands. “Here you go,” she chirped.
Karen looked at the card, then read it out loud. “Mia Maria,” she looked down at my daughter, who is not and never has been named Mia. “Who is that?”
“Me,” she said, shaking her head, as if there existed no other possible answer.
“Oh?“ Karen raised her brows, “you made up a name for yourself?”
“No,” Mia shook her head. “My daddy did. He wants to protect my identity when I’m inside his stories.”
“Ah,” Karen nodded, then smiled even wider. “A lot of authors do that. It’s called a pseudonym.”
“I’m Mia Maria, %@#^& is Max, Daddy is Writer Dad, and Mommy’s Namas Daisy.”
I am by nature, both extrovert and exceedingly private. For the last three years daily life has been punctuated by a never ending procession of people, populating our porch and the preschool that Daisy and I designed together.
This morning marks a significant segue in our lives; a tectonic shift in the rhythm of days. As of sunrise, I am officially a writer. This isn’t to say I didn’t identify with the title during yesterday’s dawn, but now I am paddling at sea and it is high time to sink or swim. Daisy is now finishing out the final six weeks of preschool, while I turn my attention toward other endeavors.
This last Thursday, another door was opened, a portal I’ve wanted to walk through a while. I came out as Sean, the Monday after we sent our families a farewell, but I’ve still held half myself in a shroud.
I started Writer Dad in secrecy. The blog, I believed, would be a bit of an embarrassment. Of course I wanted an audience, but didn’t expect anything of merit or measure for maybe six months. Things have moved swiftly, and I’ve traveled in tandem. I am an honest writer, and though I know little of what I will say as the Earth twirls from one day to the next, I always know the words will come from inside, and that there will likely be at least a nugget or two, mined from a vein, a bit deeper than where I expected to dig.
I believe in open doors, honest writing, and playing with a straight hand. Those of you who are regulars to my thought, have seen a side of me that our families have not. They who knock on my door know me in a different way. They can place gesture with paragraph, and easily imagine the smiles behind my sentences. I am thrilled at last to find myself on the far side of a sigh. Being private has left me hesitant to have my thoughts hit the internet, chased so closely by a knock upon my door.
We told all of our clients about Writer Dad at the end of last week, with the anecdote above, and a link to go along with it. For the first time, Writer Dad in my life is common knowledge, and the winds of change will now flutter a different flag.
I still don’t know precisely what Writer Dad is, other than a tornado that twisted into my life, invited, to pull my nearest and dearest asunder, and take us toward the technicolor promise of Oz. One thing I do know, is that this is my podium. A place in the world to clear my throat and unleash my mind. I’ve never been more curious to find out what I have to say.
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How exciting. When you reach road blocks, and you will, don’t let it stop you. Figure out instead, how you can proceed. They may change the route you take but they can’t change your destination if you don’t let them. This is what I have learned starting my business.
You are on an exiting adventure into the heart of your passion. How cool is that? Most people are not that daring. You have what it takes to live from that place. Go for it completely and don’t look back!!!
Yeah, writing ahead of time does lose a bit of the immediacy, Sean, I agree. With me, though, there’s an element of: “this flowed so well I can’t wait to get it out there.” So, I’ve compromised. In the notebook where I sometimes hand write out the entries – I like the crackle that a turned page full of handwriting emits – I’m keeping a topic list. My goal is to get sufficiently ahead on some of those so that I could pull one from time to time.
Betsy Wuebkers last blog post..COMPASS
Yeah, writing ahead of time does lose a bit of the immediacy, Sean, I agree. With me, though, there’s an element of: “this flowed so well I can’t wait to get it out there.” So, I’ve compromised. In the notebook where I sometimes hand write out the entries – I like the crackle that a turned page full of handwriting emits – I’m keeping a topic list. My goal is to get sufficiently ahead on some of those so that I could pull one from time to time.
Betsy Wuebkers last blog post..COMPASS
Yeah, writing ahead of time does lose a bit of the immediacy, Sean, I agree. With me, though, there’s an element of: “this flowed so well I can’t wait to get it out there.” So, I’ve compromised. In the notebook where I sometimes hand write out the entries – I like the crackle that a turned page full of handwriting emits – I’m keeping a topic list. My goal is to get sufficiently ahead on some of those so that I could pull one from time to time.
Betsy Wuebkers last blog post..COMPASS
When you say you’re curious to find out what you have to say, I’m reminded of one of the reasons I write. It’s curiously. What’s in that brain of mine? What connects can be made that will yield a bridge to a brighter future or just a brighter idea.
I was recently reading over at 43folders about story arcs. There is no better example of an arc in blogging than here at writerdad. Each post is woven into the story, each is connected, and each adds to the message.
When you say you’re curious to find out what you have to say, I’m reminded of one of the reasons I write. It’s curiously. What’s in that brain of mine? What connects can be made that will yield a bridge to a brighter future or just a brighter idea.
I was recently reading over at 43folders about story arcs. There is no better example of an arc in blogging than here at writerdad. Each post is woven into the story, each is connected, and each adds to the message.
When you say you’re curious to find out what you have to say, I’m reminded of one of the reasons I write. It’s curiously. What’s in that brain of mine? What connects can be made that will yield a bridge to a brighter future or just a brighter idea.
I was recently reading over at 43folders about story arcs. There is no better example of an arc in blogging than here at writerdad. Each post is woven into the story, each is connected, and each adds to the message.
Sean,
I’m really happy for you as I’m a closet writer too. I think my wife only knows of my longing to write.
I’m a little confused too. Are you going somewhere?
All the best,
Art
Sean,
I’m really happy for you as I’m a closet writer too. I think my wife only knows of my longing to write.
I’m a little confused too. Are you going somewhere?
All the best,
Art
Sean,
I’m really happy for you as I’m a closet writer too. I think my wife only knows of my longing to write.
I’m a little confused too. Are you going somewhere?
All the best,
Art
Hayden: I agree. I won’t allow it to affect my voice, but I do admit that this morning’s post was one of the three most rewritten I’ve ever made. I deleted a week’s worth of writing before I settled on what I wrote. Obviously, I can’t do that every night, and I’m sure it will feel more normal. Last night, though, everyone in the same place for the first time… a bit surreal for sure.
Jessica: It is wonderful to meet you, Jessica. Thank you for your kind words. I love all my blogging readers, but I always feel it’s a little extra special when a non blogger makes me a part of their morning coffee. If I’m ever to break out of the blogging barrier, into Erma Bombeck or Dave Barry territory, than that is essential. Thank you so much for reading. I appreciate it. P.S. I also love the idea of my words being read and discussed amongst a couple. Beautiful stuff, that.
Laurie: I never mind roadblocks, so long as they aren’t permanent. I’ve never been happier, or more excited. I haven’t anticipated anything so much since the birth of my children. Though I do guess this is a birth of another sort.
Betsy: I’m smiling. I’ve stopped writing my posts on my Macbook. As much as I love it, I’m with you when it comes to the turning of the page. I want to feel the pen against the paper when I write my posts, so that is my new ritual. I’d like to have a bank of finished posts for just in case, that way I never feel enslaved to the routine, but ideally, I’d like the posts to remain my daily exercise, especially as I move into other writing endeavors. WD should be immediate.
Oktober Five: Me too. Daisy always told me to start writing. You have SO much to say, she would always argue. For ten years I did not believe. Until I did. Now I always want to know what I’m going to say. I love what you say about the story arc at WD. I agree, and it will be quite the adventure to find out where it all goes. I have a feeling, though, that we are still in the first chapter.
A Dad’s Life: I’m going nowhere, but my wife and I have closed our preschool, and are moving into uncharted, entrepreneurial waters. Scary, exciting, and unquestionably the right thing to do.
Hayden: I agree. I won’t allow it to affect my voice, but I do admit that this morning’s post was one of the three most rewritten I’ve ever made. I deleted a week’s worth of writing before I settled on what I wrote. Obviously, I can’t do that every night, and I’m sure it will feel more normal. Last night, though, everyone in the same place for the first time… a bit surreal for sure.
Jessica: It is wonderful to meet you, Jessica. Thank you for your kind words. I love all my blogging readers, but I always feel it’s a little extra special when a non blogger makes me a part of their morning coffee. If I’m ever to break out of the blogging barrier, into Erma Bombeck or Dave Barry territory, than that is essential. Thank you so much for reading. I appreciate it. P.S. I also love the idea of my words being read and discussed amongst a couple. Beautiful stuff, that.
Laurie: I never mind roadblocks, so long as they aren’t permanent. I’ve never been happier, or more excited. I haven’t anticipated anything so much since the birth of my children. Though I do guess this is a birth of another sort.
Betsy: I’m smiling. I’ve stopped writing my posts on my Macbook. As much as I love it, I’m with you when it comes to the turning of the page. I want to feel the pen against the paper when I write my posts, so that is my new ritual. I’d like to have a bank of finished posts for just in case, that way I never feel enslaved to the routine, but ideally, I’d like the posts to remain my daily exercise, especially as I move into other writing endeavors. WD should be immediate.
Oktober Five: Me too. Daisy always told me to start writing. You have SO much to say, she would always argue. For ten years I did not believe. Until I did. Now I always want to know what I’m going to say. I love what you say about the story arc at WD. I agree, and it will be quite the adventure to find out where it all goes. I have a feeling, though, that we are still in the first chapter.
A Dad’s Life: I’m going nowhere, but my wife and I have closed our preschool, and are moving into uncharted, entrepreneurial waters. Scary, exciting, and unquestionably the right thing to do.
Hayden: I agree. I won’t allow it to affect my voice, but I do admit that this morning’s post was one of the three most rewritten I’ve ever made. I deleted a week’s worth of writing before I settled on what I wrote. Obviously, I can’t do that every night, and I’m sure it will feel more normal. Last night, though, everyone in the same place for the first time… a bit surreal for sure.
Jessica: It is wonderful to meet you, Jessica. Thank you for your kind words. I love all my blogging readers, but I always feel it’s a little extra special when a non blogger makes me a part of their morning coffee. If I’m ever to break out of the blogging barrier, into Erma Bombeck or Dave Barry territory, than that is essential. Thank you so much for reading. I appreciate it. P.S. I also love the idea of my words being read and discussed amongst a couple. Beautiful stuff, that.
Laurie: I never mind roadblocks, so long as they aren’t permanent. I’ve never been happier, or more excited. I haven’t anticipated anything so much since the birth of my children. Though I do guess this is a birth of another sort.
Betsy: I’m smiling. I’ve stopped writing my posts on my Macbook. As much as I love it, I’m with you when it comes to the turning of the page. I want to feel the pen against the paper when I write my posts, so that is my new ritual. I’d like to have a bank of finished posts for just in case, that way I never feel enslaved to the routine, but ideally, I’d like the posts to remain my daily exercise, especially as I move into other writing endeavors. WD should be immediate.
Oktober Five: Me too. Daisy always told me to start writing. You have SO much to say, she would always argue. For ten years I did not believe. Until I did. Now I always want to know what I’m going to say. I love what you say about the story arc at WD. I agree, and it will be quite the adventure to find out where it all goes. I have a feeling, though, that we are still in the first chapter.
A Dad’s Life: I’m going nowhere, but my wife and I have closed our preschool, and are moving into uncharted, entrepreneurial waters. Scary, exciting, and unquestionably the right thing to do.
From your comment to Betsy “WD should be immediate.” And that is what makes WD so profound. BTW, what do you use as paper? Will any scrap do or do you have a Moleskine that houses the train of thought that is WD?
Sals last blog post..Controlled Burning
From your comment to Betsy “WD should be immediate.” And that is what makes WD so profound. BTW, what do you use as paper? Will any scrap do or do you have a Moleskine that houses the train of thought that is WD?
Sals last blog post..Controlled Burning
From your comment to Betsy “WD should be immediate.” And that is what makes WD so profound. BTW, what do you use as paper? Will any scrap do or do you have a Moleskine that houses the train of thought that is WD?
Sals last blog post..Controlled Burning
WD,
We really are long lost twins or something. People insist that I am an extrovert, but I know of no person more private than myself. Of course, I decided some time ago not to protect my name online, but I do use pseudonyms for others in my life because their privacy is not my business to invade.
You’ve written wonderfully, and what you write is true. That is what makes the site special to the readers, and to yourself. It is good to hear that you have finally let others in the “real world” on to this extraordinary corner of the Internet. My hope is that they will join your other readers in the enjoyment of conversation that happens here daily. Be well.
Ian Parkers last blog post..Funiculì, Funiculà, Friday
WD,
We really are long lost twins or something. People insist that I am an extrovert, but I know of no person more private than myself. Of course, I decided some time ago not to protect my name online, but I do use pseudonyms for others in my life because their privacy is not my business to invade.
You’ve written wonderfully, and what you write is true. That is what makes the site special to the readers, and to yourself. It is good to hear that you have finally let others in the “real world” on to this extraordinary corner of the Internet. My hope is that they will join your other readers in the enjoyment of conversation that happens here daily. Be well.
Ian Parkers last blog post..Funiculì, Funiculà, Friday
WD,
We really are long lost twins or something. People insist that I am an extrovert, but I know of no person more private than myself. Of course, I decided some time ago not to protect my name online, but I do use pseudonyms for others in my life because their privacy is not my business to invade.
You’ve written wonderfully, and what you write is true. That is what makes the site special to the readers, and to yourself. It is good to hear that you have finally let others in the “real world” on to this extraordinary corner of the Internet. My hope is that they will join your other readers in the enjoyment of conversation that happens here daily. Be well.
Ian Parkers last blog post..Funiculì, Funiculà, Friday
Joy! and release, I think that must be bliss – remember that if worry creeps in it will constipate! Soar and go with the flow.
My mum was so sure that I would embarrass her, that I had to wait until she died to blog and write in the public eye. She believed you had to be so careful about what you put in writing – always. Teaching another subject was ok…or leading a church…but what you wrote in public was your written truth…not to be taken lightly.
At 93 she was on the internet! and watching me
I am quite an introvert but love the freedom of exploring the sky of the other side :) in my writing. Another wonderful grouping of words you share this morning. Thank you
Patricias last blog post..Something Smells
Joy! and release, I think that must be bliss – remember that if worry creeps in it will constipate! Soar and go with the flow.
My mum was so sure that I would embarrass her, that I had to wait until she died to blog and write in the public eye. She believed you had to be so careful about what you put in writing – always. Teaching another subject was ok…or leading a church…but what you wrote in public was your written truth…not to be taken lightly.
At 93 she was on the internet! and watching me
I am quite an introvert but love the freedom of exploring the sky of the other side :) in my writing. Another wonderful grouping of words you share this morning. Thank you
Patricias last blog post..Something Smells
Joy! and release, I think that must be bliss – remember that if worry creeps in it will constipate! Soar and go with the flow.
My mum was so sure that I would embarrass her, that I had to wait until she died to blog and write in the public eye. She believed you had to be so careful about what you put in writing – always. Teaching another subject was ok…or leading a church…but what you wrote in public was your written truth…not to be taken lightly.
At 93 she was on the internet! and watching me
I am quite an introvert but love the freedom of exploring the sky of the other side :) in my writing. Another wonderful grouping of words you share this morning. Thank you
Patricias last blog post..Something Smells
I came back to respond to WD (that’s coming, promise) but Patricia, for some reason what you wrote about your mum struck a chord with me. I love it! It sounds like something my granddaddy would say and I’m sure he’d find this “blogging thing” just incredible. He published a book of letters he had written to my grandma during WWII (he didn’t even know she had saved them until several years after she had died). I remember seeing his letters and notes and edits all over his kitchen table. Papers and notes scattered everywhere. A writer’s life, I imagine.
Now, back to WD; I totally think you should start a Captain Cacophony dot com! I’m sure you have time in your day for a second blog ;)
I came back to respond to WD (that’s coming, promise) but Patricia, for some reason what you wrote about your mum struck a chord with me. I love it! It sounds like something my granddaddy would say and I’m sure he’d find this “blogging thing” just incredible. He published a book of letters he had written to my grandma during WWII (he didn’t even know she had saved them until several years after she had died). I remember seeing his letters and notes and edits all over his kitchen table. Papers and notes scattered everywhere. A writer’s life, I imagine.
Now, back to WD; I totally think you should start a Captain Cacophony dot com! I’m sure you have time in your day for a second blog ;)
“I’ve never been more curious to find out what I have to say.”
Love it. Me too.
Good luck… though this is not just about luck but also about talent and hard work. Since you ARE talented and are willing to work hard, I have no doubt success will follow.
Vered – MomGrinds last blog post..I Love San Francisco. Do You Like Where YOU Live?
“I’ve never been more curious to find out what I have to say.”
Love it. Me too.
Good luck… though this is not just about luck but also about talent and hard work. Since you ARE talented and are willing to work hard, I have no doubt success will follow.
Vered – MomGrinds last blog post..I Love San Francisco. Do You Like Where YOU Live?
Sal: Dude, my arm will suffice. I definitely don’t use moleskins. I write way too much to make them practical. Right now I’m using ten cent notebooks from Target. We bought fifty of them when they went on sale in August. I use both sides of all seventy pages. Doodles, notes, whatever. I’ve filled five, and there are plenty scattered around every corner of the house. There’s no danger of running out before next August, and the total investment is five bucks. Pens, however, are a different story. I go through a LOT of those, and I admit I don’t like writing with a cheap pen. The best bang for the buck I’ve found are Staples gel pens (their brand). They had these on super sale in July for $2.99. I bought five boxes (sixty pens) and still have plenty. That was probably more than you wanted to know. Sorry.
Ian: Me too. I don’t know if they will, but they are most certainly welcome. That is so wonderfully said, Ian. “There privacy is not my business to invade.” That is why I’ve never spoken specifically of people, and why I even use names for my family. It just seems so somehow appropriate.
Patricia: I agree with your mom to a degree. Our words are an expression of our thought, and they should hold us accountable. I think it’s amazing that your mum was on the internet at ninety-three. That is the most inspiring thing I’ve heard all day.
Kool Aid: I don’t have time, quite yet anyway, but if someone registers the domain, I promise to do the first guest post.
Vered: Thanks, Vered, for both compliments. Just for the record, I don’t dig on the Crocs. I think their uber silly.
Sal: Dude, my arm will suffice. I definitely don’t use moleskins. I write way too much to make them practical. Right now I’m using ten cent notebooks from Target. We bought fifty of them when they went on sale in August. I use both sides of all seventy pages. Doodles, notes, whatever. I’ve filled five, and there are plenty scattered around every corner of the house. There’s no danger of running out before next August, and the total investment is five bucks. Pens, however, are a different story. I go through a LOT of those, and I admit I don’t like writing with a cheap pen. The best bang for the buck I’ve found are Staples gel pens (their brand). They had these on super sale in July for $2.99. I bought five boxes (sixty pens) and still have plenty. That was probably more than you wanted to know. Sorry.
Ian: Me too. I don’t know if they will, but they are most certainly welcome. That is so wonderfully said, Ian. “There privacy is not my business to invade.” That is why I’ve never spoken specifically of people, and why I even use names for my family. It just seems so somehow appropriate.
Patricia: I agree with your mom to a degree. Our words are an expression of our thought, and they should hold us accountable. I think it’s amazing that your mum was on the internet at ninety-three. That is the most inspiring thing I’ve heard all day.
Kool Aid: I don’t have time, quite yet anyway, but if someone registers the domain, I promise to do the first guest post.
Vered: Thanks, Vered, for both compliments. Just for the record, I don’t dig on the Crocs. I think their uber silly.
Sal: Dude, my arm will suffice. I definitely don’t use moleskins. I write way too much to make them practical. Right now I’m using ten cent notebooks from Target. We bought fifty of them when they went on sale in August. I use both sides of all seventy pages. Doodles, notes, whatever. I’ve filled five, and there are plenty scattered around every corner of the house. There’s no danger of running out before next August, and the total investment is five bucks. Pens, however, are a different story. I go through a LOT of those, and I admit I don’t like writing with a cheap pen. The best bang for the buck I’ve found are Staples gel pens (their brand). They had these on super sale in July for $2.99. I bought five boxes (sixty pens) and still have plenty. That was probably more than you wanted to know. Sorry.
Ian: Me too. I don’t know if they will, but they are most certainly welcome. That is so wonderfully said, Ian. “There privacy is not my business to invade.” That is why I’ve never spoken specifically of people, and why I even use names for my family. It just seems so somehow appropriate.
Patricia: I agree with your mom to a degree. Our words are an expression of our thought, and they should hold us accountable. I think it’s amazing that your mum was on the internet at ninety-three. That is the most inspiring thing I’ve heard all day.
Kool Aid: I don’t have time, quite yet anyway, but if someone registers the domain, I promise to do the first guest post.
Vered: Thanks, Vered, for both compliments. Just for the record, I don’t dig on the Crocs. I think their uber silly.
dear Sean, you have never been shy about expressing your thoughts and opinions ever since you jumped the crib! Exchange of ideas and sharing of thoughts is what makes our lives fuller and stimulates us to really think about things that we would sometimes just allow to sit on a shelf. I am very proud of you and brag on you as much as you brag on Mia and Max.I wish you all the success that the universe has to offer and remember what you said to me many years ago: “I know I’d better be successful and rich cuz I know I’m gonna have to take care of your ass when you get old!” (big smile) LUV YA, mom.
dear Sean, you have never been shy about expressing your thoughts and opinions ever since you jumped the crib! Exchange of ideas and sharing of thoughts is what makes our lives fuller and stimulates us to really think about things that we would sometimes just allow to sit on a shelf. I am very proud of you and brag on you as much as you brag on Mia and Max.I wish you all the success that the universe has to offer and remember what you said to me many years ago: “I know I’d better be successful and rich cuz I know I’m gonna have to take care of your ass when you get old!” (big smile) LUV YA, mom.
I like to read you. I like your stories, I enjoy the way you use words. I can feel your own enjoyment.
But I think what I like best in your posts is the hope and belief often very palpable between the lines. Lots of people can write well, but few do it with such vigorous determination.
stephs last blog post..Perspective
I like to read you. I like your stories, I enjoy the way you use words. I can feel your own enjoyment.
But I think what I like best in your posts is the hope and belief often very palpable between the lines. Lots of people can write well, but few do it with such vigorous determination.
stephs last blog post..Perspective
Kool Aid, a nice memory about writing and letters. My mum wrote a letter to her mother every Sunday and to me every Sunday when I lived far away. Her emails were shorter but every bit as formal. Every night she wrote in her journal what was the weather forecast for that day, and what she did or appointments she made until she could not write any more. She would have enjoyed Twitter! But she didn’t save things was not sentimental at all – neat and tidy – and enjoyed each day then let go.
I feel compelled to write about crocs here because WD and Vered did but Vered will not let us comment on her site.
After I broke my foot last year – 3 fractures and torn ligaments…crocs were like heaven on earth.. My mum loved crocs the last 3 years of her living because she was bone on bone everywhere and they gave her solid footing for walking and less pain. We could not get any of her friends to wear them because they were too ugly so I think we have consensus there! They do have a useful, comfortable purpose so I will overlook ugly
Patricias last blog post..Something Smells
Kool Aid, a nice memory about writing and letters. My mum wrote a letter to her mother every Sunday and to me every Sunday when I lived far away. Her emails were shorter but every bit as formal. Every night she wrote in her journal what was the weather forecast for that day, and what she did or appointments she made until she could not write any more. She would have enjoyed Twitter! But she didn’t save things was not sentimental at all – neat and tidy – and enjoyed each day then let go.
I feel compelled to write about crocs here because WD and Vered did but Vered will not let us comment on her site.
After I broke my foot last year – 3 fractures and torn ligaments…crocs were like heaven on earth.. My mum loved crocs the last 3 years of her living because she was bone on bone everywhere and they gave her solid footing for walking and less pain. We could not get any of her friends to wear them because they were too ugly so I think we have consensus there! They do have a useful, comfortable purpose so I will overlook ugly
Patricias last blog post..Something Smells
Kool Aid, a nice memory about writing and letters. My mum wrote a letter to her mother every Sunday and to me every Sunday when I lived far away. Her emails were shorter but every bit as formal. Every night she wrote in her journal what was the weather forecast for that day, and what she did or appointments she made until she could not write any more. She would have enjoyed Twitter! But she didn’t save things was not sentimental at all – neat and tidy – and enjoyed each day then let go.
I feel compelled to write about crocs here because WD and Vered did but Vered will not let us comment on her site.
After I broke my foot last year – 3 fractures and torn ligaments…crocs were like heaven on earth.. My mum loved crocs the last 3 years of her living because she was bone on bone everywhere and they gave her solid footing for walking and less pain. We could not get any of her friends to wear them because they were too ugly so I think we have consensus there! They do have a useful, comfortable purpose so I will overlook ugly
Patricias last blog post..Something Smells
Mom: Yay, you did the name right! Huzah! In case anyone is wondering, that is indeed a direct quote. Thank you for being proud of me, and unafraid to say it. I love you too, Mom.
Steph: That is such a high compliment. I think I might use it as my new tag line. What do you think… Writer Dad, a vigorously determined writer. Thanks, Steph. You are definitely a blogger I heart.
Patricia: My mom wears them, swears by them, and claims they have inherited the throne from her berkenstocks. I have no genuine beef with crocs, and I’m glad they are comfortable. My experience with them is 100% on a preschool level. They aren’t conducive for running around, playing in, and doing the things that children should do. Yet they are super trendy where I live (and probably everywhere). A child should be able to play red light green light, not have the trendiest shoes. I do stand corrected for my earlier statement. They are not uber silly.
Mom: Yay, you did the name right! Huzah! In case anyone is wondering, that is indeed a direct quote. Thank you for being proud of me, and unafraid to say it. I love you too, Mom.
Steph: That is such a high compliment. I think I might use it as my new tag line. What do you think… Writer Dad, a vigorously determined writer. Thanks, Steph. You are definitely a blogger I heart.
Patricia: My mom wears them, swears by them, and claims they have inherited the throne from her berkenstocks. I have no genuine beef with crocs, and I’m glad they are comfortable. My experience with them is 100% on a preschool level. They aren’t conducive for running around, playing in, and doing the things that children should do. Yet they are super trendy where I live (and probably everywhere). A child should be able to play red light green light, not have the trendiest shoes. I do stand corrected for my earlier statement. They are not uber silly.
Mom: Yay, you did the name right! Huzah! In case anyone is wondering, that is indeed a direct quote. Thank you for being proud of me, and unafraid to say it. I love you too, Mom.
Steph: That is such a high compliment. I think I might use it as my new tag line. What do you think… Writer Dad, a vigorously determined writer. Thanks, Steph. You are definitely a blogger I heart.
Patricia: My mom wears them, swears by them, and claims they have inherited the throne from her berkenstocks. I have no genuine beef with crocs, and I’m glad they are comfortable. My experience with them is 100% on a preschool level. They aren’t conducive for running around, playing in, and doing the things that children should do. Yet they are super trendy where I live (and probably everywhere). A child should be able to play red light green light, not have the trendiest shoes. I do stand corrected for my earlier statement. They are not uber silly.
You were just hiding your true self, you violent sod! *holds chunk of oozing red meat on Matthew Dryden’s eye*
You’re not alone on the pen/paper thing. Get some yellow legal tablets- easier on tired eyes. And I like the EnerGel pens by Pentel. I have a million of each, in every corner, the trunk of the car, under my pillow…if I could find something waterproof, I’d stash a set in the shower!
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You were just hiding your true self, you violent sod! *holds chunk of oozing red meat on Matthew Dryden’s eye*
You’re not alone on the pen/paper thing. Get some yellow legal tablets- easier on tired eyes. And I like the EnerGel pens by Pentel. I have a million of each, in every corner, the trunk of the car, under my pillow…if I could find something waterproof, I’d stash a set in the shower!
Jamie Simmermans last blog post..The Pen Men Nail It
You were just hiding your true self, you violent sod! *holds chunk of oozing red meat on Matthew Dryden’s eye*
You’re not alone on the pen/paper thing. Get some yellow legal tablets- easier on tired eyes. And I like the EnerGel pens by Pentel. I have a million of each, in every corner, the trunk of the car, under my pillow…if I could find something waterproof, I’d stash a set in the shower!
Jamie Simmermans last blog post..The Pen Men Nail It
I started my blog in secrecy too. People are just starting to find out about my blog … and I am getting used to the fact that it is okay for them to “find” me.
“I am an honest writer, and though I know little of what I will say as the Earth twirls from one day to the next, I always know the words will come from inside, and that there will likely be at least a nugget or two, mined from a vein, a bit deeper than where I expected to dig.”
- You are talented and passionate. And you will do very well!
And I had to smile when I read your mom’s comment – very sweet of her :)
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I started my blog in secrecy too. People are just starting to find out about my blog … and I am getting used to the fact that it is okay for them to “find” me.
“I am an honest writer, and though I know little of what I will say as the Earth twirls from one day to the next, I always know the words will come from inside, and that there will likely be at least a nugget or two, mined from a vein, a bit deeper than where I expected to dig.”
- You are talented and passionate. And you will do very well!
And I had to smile when I read your mom’s comment – very sweet of her :)
Mayas last blog post..Slideshow: Dogs Lessons for Life and Work
I started my blog in secrecy too. People are just starting to find out about my blog … and I am getting used to the fact that it is okay for them to “find” me.
“I am an honest writer, and though I know little of what I will say as the Earth twirls from one day to the next, I always know the words will come from inside, and that there will likely be at least a nugget or two, mined from a vein, a bit deeper than where I expected to dig.”
- You are talented and passionate. And you will do very well!
And I had to smile when I read your mom’s comment – very sweet of her :)
Mayas last blog post..Slideshow: Dogs Lessons for Life and Work
I love the title of this post. Beautiful.
Congratulations on this new dawn – what an exciting day for you and your family! Good luck to Daisy as she finishes up and of course, I’ll be here reading as you continue this journey.
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I love the title of this post. Beautiful.
Congratulations on this new dawn – what an exciting day for you and your family! Good luck to Daisy as she finishes up and of course, I’ll be here reading as you continue this journey.
Emilys last blog post..Sunday Link Love: Sugar Overload Edition
I love the title of this post. Beautiful.
Congratulations on this new dawn – what an exciting day for you and your family! Good luck to Daisy as she finishes up and of course, I’ll be here reading as you continue this journey.
Emilys last blog post..Sunday Link Love: Sugar Overload Edition
Mia sounds like a very clever girl!! She understands things far more than adults do. I find that I don’t really enjoy working with pennames and pseudonyms. I had a hard time trying to remember to put in the right name for a site. Oh yes…I experimented with the idea for a while…it didn’t quite work out for me.
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Mia sounds like a very clever girl!! She understands things far more than adults do. I find that I don’t really enjoy working with pennames and pseudonyms. I had a hard time trying to remember to put in the right name for a site. Oh yes…I experimented with the idea for a while…it didn’t quite work out for me.
Evelyn Lims last blog post..The Lipstick Indicator To Great Wealth