DADWAGON

Nico, just over 2 years old, had a nightmare last night. Midnight, house asleep, everything humid, all windows open, everywhere dark, and suddenly three screams in a row, a repetition of words I didn’t understand until the the next morning.
I have several fixed roles in the family. I often cook, even more often clean the [...]

Last night, my daughter, Sasha, spoke to me. In a dream. It was lunchtime, we were hungry, other nameless, faceless friends were around, discussing where to eat. From her spot on the ground, Sasha spoke one word: “Burrito.”
Stunned, we stared at her. Had she ever even eaten a burrito? And where would we find a [...]

Dear Sasha,
Please watch this movie. If you grow up to be like this young lady, I will be very happy.
Love,
Daddy

I want you to know, first of all, that I hate dreams. In fiction, they’re too often used to convey psychological depth. And in reality, we stupidly rely on them to explain subconscious desires. But this one has stuck with me so long, and speaks to so many conscious issues I have, that I have [...]