“Play”
Impromptu play dates,
a chance for adults to meet
for conversation.
Steve D
Tag: friends
Haiku Sunday – Video
“Video”
Video did not
kill the social gathering,
merely replaced it.
I’ve been in three Zoom sessions with friends or family in the last week or so, with another scheduled for this afternoon. They’re fun, generally, and I’m surprised how lively and not confusing the conversation can be, even with as many as 12 people participating. A lot of people are talking about what our “new normal” will be after this pandemic. I think Zoom hangout sessions may be here to stay, especially for groups of people separated by distance.
Steve D
Well, Now I’m Playing Dungeons & Dragons
I’m just now realizing that I probably should have taken a picture of our little table on Saturday, strewn with papers, journals, pencils, various-sided dice, and a few beer cans.
After talking about it a few times over the course of the last year or so, I started playing Dungeons & Dragons with a group of friends, and we had a great first night! Continue reading “Well, Now I’m Playing Dungeons & Dragons”
Haiku Sunday – Quest
“Quest”
For gold or glory,
the next adventure starts with
initiative check.
Steve D
To DnD, or Not to DnD?
Dungeons & Dragons has been on my mind a lot over the last several months. One of my friends offered to start up a group a while back, and I expressed interest. I started reading up a bit on the game, and especially on the potential races and classes I might choose. Continue reading “To DnD, or Not to DnD?”
Haiku Sunday – Awesome
“Awesome”
Faces familiar,
or not, but all are friends here,
a mutual bond.
Steve D
Self-Care and Uncertainty in Unemployment
The topic of self-care has been on my mind a lot recently, notably because unemployment has given me a lot of time to think about such things.
I’m into my sixth week of unemployment and it’s going… alright, considering the circumstances. I’m starting to hear back from positions I’ve applied for, and my days are fairly routine.
Waiting for call-backs on my job applications has been tough; setting a routine has been the remedy. Continue reading “Self-Care and Uncertainty in Unemployment”
Some Amazing Feedback on The Warden of Everfeld: Memento
I’ve discussed before how my friends and family came out in force to support my first novel, The Warden of Everfeld: Memento.
As if that wasn’t enough, I’ve received some amazing feedback from a family friend, so I wanted to share it:
“I finished your book last night. Very impressive! I can see why you say it was in your mind for years. I came away from it glad that honor, love, and the true meaning of home are achieved…
“I think it possible you already have a sequel centered around Arden. She feels the call. The sad part of the novel is a life lesson about keepers. Even the mighty trees have a spirit that needs a keeper. I had not really thought about that. Humans, animals, yes, there is always one striving for more territory and power.
“We humans say we want peace. Your first novel is not so reassuring we can truly find it outside our own limited personal space.
I am proud of you for achieving this goal. And I am proud of you for building a true home with [Wife] and [Nugget].”
That’s just incredible and basically made my day. This family friend is a very intelligent and insightful woman, so I’m thrilled she was able to pull so much from my book. Thank you!
Steve D
Haiku Sunday – Buds
“Buds”
Fledgling trees sprouted,
different root systems, nearby,
branches intertwined.
Steve D
Haiku Tuesday – Olden
“Olden”
A short visit home
to see friends and meet new.
Almost like old times.
Steve D
My buddy is in from L.A. this week, and he met my son last night in a mini-reunion of high school friends. Good times.
