On being a Dad, and Also being Selfish

On November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 By Steven D'AdamoIn On Storytelling, Writers - Steve D'Adamo2 Comments

Having a son has taught me a lot. I’ve learned how to put a diaper on a baby tight enough that they don’t pee around it. I’ve learned the various phases of infant defecation. And I’ve learned that making my son smile for the first time—and I mean really smile, not a muscle reflex—is one of the most fulfilling moments of my life.

But I’ve also learned that being a dad is really just an endeavor in ego-feeding. Very caring, loving, and dare I say selfless ego-feeding. Continue reading “On being a Dad, and Also being Selfish” →

Haiku Sunday – Smile

On November 4, 2018November 3, 2018 By Steven D'AdamoIn Poetry, Writers - Steve D'AdamoLeave a comment

“Smile”

A rare expression,

but infectious when it shows.

You’ll grow into it.

Steve D

Haiku Tuesday – Olden

On October 30, 2018 By Steven D'AdamoIn Poetry, Writers - Steve D'AdamoLeave a comment

“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.

Friday Write-Day: Taking Infants in Public?!

On October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 By Steven D'AdamoIn The Warden of Everfeld, Writers - Steve D'AdamoLeave a comment

This week flew by. It’s one of those weeks where I feel like I did a lot, but I have to stop and think about it.

We brought Nugget to a craft festival outside Baltimore last Saturday. He was much beloved by many people who stopped to ask us about him. Apparently, it’s “brave” of us to take a 6-week-old in public. He mostly slept on my chest, wrapped in one of those backpack-style harnesses.

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Friday Write-Day: Moral Victories?

On October 12, 2018December 18, 2018 By Steven D'AdamoIn The Warden of Everfeld, Writers - Steve D'AdamoLeave a comment

Sometimes, the tangible goals don’t matter as much as the intangible. For instance, Nugget can lift his head up and hold it steady for a few seconds without teetering over like a top-heavy paper weight. That seems like a big accomplishment for a five-week-old!

As you might have guessed, I couldn’t write that much this week, but I did manage to make some moves in cool/interesting directions.

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Haiku Sunday – Party

On October 7, 2018 By Steven D'AdamoIn Poetry, Writers - Steve D'AdamoLeave a comment

“Party”

All dressed up in clothes

adorable. We hope you

don’t spit up on them.

Steve D

Friday Write-Day: The Week of No Writing

On October 5, 2018 By Steven D'AdamoIn The Warden of Everfeld, Writers - Steve D'Adamo1 Comment

Yep, I don’t think I wrote much more than 150 words this week.

I’ve been doing a lot of pondering, and also getting my revised KDP manuscript for WoEM in order, so that’s kept me pre-occupied. But, I still feel like some cool things are coming.

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