Author Archives: thedorkydaddy

Falling for Autumn

I make no bones about it – I’m an autumn guy. It’s my season. Pull out the sweaters, the flannel, stack the hay bales by the scarecrow, bring on the fall flavor coffees and the cider donuts. I look forward to it all. Our October calendar has been busier than we ever possibly imagined. BothContinue reading “Falling for Autumn”

A spot of tea and a dose of nothing

It was a Saturday morning. I was woken up by the sounds of birds at the window and cats in need. I sleepwalked out to the living room to help our feline friend. I was about to shuffle myself back to bed when I realized that I was the only one in the house awake.Continue reading “A spot of tea and a dose of nothing”

The Phantom Rewatch

The year was 1996. I had been a latecomer to the galaxy far, far away when some friends took me with them to the movie theater in the mall to see the Special Edition re-releases of the original Star Wars trilogy.  The adventure, the fantasy, the music. It was my first time seeing Star WarsContinue reading “The Phantom Rewatch”

The Cat’s Meow

Before we were parents to three high-energy humans, we were parents to three already-adult felines. I always thought that our taking in of these strays and learning to care and be responsible for other beings was what made me feel ready for fatherhood when it came. We lost the first of those three in 2019Continue reading “The Cat’s Meow”

The case for the hodgepodge Christmas tree

I’ve changed my mind when it comes to Christmas tree ornaments.  I know this news will surely halt you in your tracks and cause a break into programming with such a bombshell news bulletin. And if you know what a news bulletin is in this day and age, kudos – your joints will probably hurtContinue reading “The case for the hodgepodge Christmas tree”

Lucy and the Ghost Take the stage! by Dave Dellecese – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Originally posted on Children's Books Heal:
Lucy and the Ghost Take the Stage! Dave Dellecese, Author Karen Crystina, Illustrator Dandy Press, Fiction, Mar. 7, 2023 Suitable for ages: 5-9 Themes: Theater, Performing Arts, Acting, Ghost, Kids making a difference Opening: “In a quiet little town, / not as big as once before, / sat…

Lucy and the Ghost Take the Stage!

If you want a small glimpse into the scattered nature of my mind at this stage of life, this certainly qualifies. I had a new children’s book come out in recent months and as a friend pointed out to me, I mostly forgot to tell people about it. Or, as he so put it –Continue reading “Lucy and the Ghost Take the Stage!”

You can do it, Josh!

For several years we’ve had a weekly tradition of a movie night together. We rotate who’s turn it is each week and everybody gets a pick. Can it be a challenging battle of tastes when the youngest is in kindergarten and the oldest in fifth grade? Absolutely. But as we reiterate every week – don’tContinue reading “You can do it, Josh!”

The Fast Friendships of Youth

If you’re lucky, and I certainly feel I was, your childhood may have been spent running through yards, riding bikes down the street, jumping on the playground, or maybe thrilling to the latest episode of your favorite cartoon, all alongside a friend or two. Those playground days seem so simple when we look back. YouContinue reading “The Fast Friendships of Youth”