Dan Szczesny sees kids who are in awe of nature from the very start, and does all he can to ignite that passion rather than dampen it.
My Father, the Reluctant Soldier
Dan Szczesny listens to his father tell a story of his time in WWII, and they both learn something.
Dan Szczesny listens to his father tell a story of his time in WWII, and they both learn something.
To My Daughter On Her First Birthday (After a Rough Year)
Dan Szczesny found a bit of sunshine in a time of thunder and chaos.
Dispelling the Myth of the Magic Writer
Dan Szczesny answers the question “Where do you get your ideas?” with insight and humor—and a helpful look into the heart of a writer’s life.
100 Words on Love: She Will Ride
She will peddle until her little legs give out and there’s no race left to win.
Nothing to Do But Wait When the Baby Is Late
Dan Szczesny find peace in the calm before the parenthood storm.
Five Reasons For Dads-to-Be To Enjoy Pregnancy
With baby nearly here, Dan Szczesny reflects on the first nine months and a little game he already plays with his nearly-born baby.
Go Ahead, Paint Yourself Like a Bobcat
Navigating the world of pregnancy photos is tricky business.
30 Pushes and 2 Breaths
Dan Szczesny wonders how he would respond in a real emergency.
Working The Baby Expo Circuit
Dan Szczesny searches for a man’s role among the butt wipes and breast pumps.
Nothing Says Thank You Like a Clean Driveway
Dan Szczesny has a lot to be thankful for this year, including a 10 horsepower, 24 inch, two-stage snowblower.
In a Heartbeat, Because of a Heartbeat
Dan Szczesny explores how change comes long before the child is born.
Age Doesn’t Dim His Blue Eyes
Dan Szczesny searches for connections with the dad of his youth.
Saving a Neighborhood with Birdhouses
Dan Szczesny returns to his old haunting grounds and finds hope amid the decay.
In Defense of the Older Parent
Dan Szczesny, on being the man he could never have been twenty years ago.
One Step Closer to World Domination, or How to Not Sell Your Book to Anyone
Dan Szczesny tells the story of his book selling attempts.