Hi all,
At 39, In 1997, at age 39, I finally earned a degree in English. My thing is not creative writing, I'd rather write essays about literature. I Love thinking about literature.
(however, Poetry is my weakness) I have a passion for Virginia Woolf and I am an analyst by nature, training and trade. I can't spell, though.
It's hard for me not to look at things without using an educator's eye.
Anyway, The ideas that Dan is sharing are special - I think they're very special.
The best thing that ever happened to fathers is the women's movement. Men can finally and freely nurture their children now. Just 50 years ago a man would not have kissed his toddler's cheek in public. A dad on a school field trip would have been unheard of. The term "single dad" didn't exist.
That's why I find Dan's voice so special. He has something to say that resonates with the average lucky man and is new to literature. I hope he screams it louder, but, I hope he refines it too.
Just like women's literature emerged - so are voices like Dan's. Boy, did that body of dead white boys writings need a pick me up
The most prominent male writers today are gay; because they seek the truth in their lives - they get the mushy stuff.
Average Dad's need their voices heard and their feelings validated too!
I'd like to see more of Dan's writing, but I worry. You guys are always so positive about each other's writing. That does not leave me room to even tell Dan that frieght has an 'e' in it.
Anyway, everybody just keep writing... it's good for the soul!