Whether they know it or not, everyone has a story to tell. However, some folks never tell their stories because they think they have nothing to say – that their life is too boring. It’s with that in mind, that I set out to create a photo essay that took something routine and mundane –Continue reading “Day in the Life – a photo essay”
Tag Archives: Fatherhood
Get yer ice cream? No thank you
There is just something inherently creepy these days about the Ice Cream Truck coming down the street. If you’re an ice cream truck driver, I apologize. It’s very likely not you. Or at least, I hope it’s not you. Oh, I’m sure that back in the day it was an innocent and smile-inducing moment toContinue reading “Get yer ice cream? No thank you”
The Zen of Shaving
One of the finest Christmas presents I’ve ever received in my adult life was a few years ago when my wife gave me my very own shaving kit that she assembled. There were no cheap, disposable razors in here. No, no. In the set was a nice, chrome stand that held a badger-hair shaving brushContinue reading “The Zen of Shaving”
Looking to the Stars
Some people may scoff at the idea of a comic book making a profound emotional connection with someone. But, since you’re at a blog called “The Dorky Daddy,” I’m hoping you either know what you’re in for or are open to the possibility. Feeling a craving for a bit of nostalgia from my teen years,Continue reading “Looking to the Stars”
Barnes and No-buddy, don’t do that!
From our last adventure of father-son bonding with dinner at Uno, the little monkey and I then headed to Barnes and Noble. The image in my head before we got there was of me sipping a coffee, while pushing him in the stroller, looking at children’s books and generally enjoying a calm night of booksContinue reading “Barnes and No-buddy, don’t do that!”
Deep dish pizza, bathroom diaper changes and egg on my face
I took my son out to dinner recently, just he and I. My wife had the opening night of her recent play and he and I were having a guys’ night out. Partly, I did this as a bit of a test, to see how both he and I did on our own without mommyContinue reading “Deep dish pizza, bathroom diaper changes and egg on my face”
Shattered
I learned how to remove (and eventually replace) a window pane on a French door recently. Why such a specific lesson, you ask? Because while playing around and being a little maniac, as little kids are supposed to be, our little guy used his head to shatter one of the panes on the doors leadingContinue reading “Shattered”
Who is that looking back at me?
The little guy was getting a bath the other night when my wife asked me to run into his room and fetch a pair of pajamas for him. Up to his room I went and into the dresser to find something comfy enough for the night, but not so heavy that he’d be overheated. We’veContinue reading “Who is that looking back at me?”
The World According to Mister Rogers
All endings are new beginnings – just one quote among many that I’ve been finding very inspirational as of late. My son recently pulled a book off of our bookshelf and handed it to me. Whether he thought it was one of his enjoyable adventures through Elephant and Piggie’s world or another attempt by cowsContinue reading “The World According to Mister Rogers”
“A Home for the Holidays” OR “A Monster-ous Update”
Almost nine months ago, I poured my heart out after a frequent four-legged visitor to our backyard, whom Meg and I lovingly nicknamed “Monster” (for the extra toes that came with his Polydactyl nature) showed up again after one of his trademark absences, bloodied and injured. Although we knew we couldn’t keep him with threeContinue reading ““A Home for the Holidays” OR “A Monster-ous Update””
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