zerotohero – Ask a Stray Dad

ASK A STRAY DAD 5:

ON GRIEF. *Note: This was originally written on September 17. Q: We had to put down our 14-year-old chocolate lab, Gus, a week ago. A: Is there a question in there somewhere? Q: No. I just felt like I needed to say it. A: Oh. Sorry. Why? Q: Because I miss him. But probably notContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD 5:”

ASK A STRAY DAD 4:

ON SURVIVING. Q: How’s New York? A: Not the worst! Q: Good to hear! I myself have been considering a move from a town I’ve grown very comfortable in, to a much bigger city. Any tips on how to survive — or even thrive — in that transition? A: You’ve gotta be more specific thanContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD 4:”

ASK A STRAY DAD 3:

ON CRYING. *Note: This was originally written and posted on August 14. Thank you for your patience as I migrate everything over from another—ahem—Medium. Q: Why am I crying all the time? I’m a grown-ass man. What is wrong with me? Can you help me fix this, so I don’t look like a freak inContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD 3:”

ASK A STRAY DAD 2:

ON QUITTING. The world’s most useless advice column tackles asses, doors, and whether the two should meet upon one’s departure. (*Note: This was originally written on August 4. Forgive me, as I’m migrating all this stuff over from another site…) QJ: I’m considering resigning from my long-term place of employment. Any tips on how toContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD 2:”

ASK A STRAY DAD 1:

On Existential Crises… *Note: This was originally written on July 27, 2019. Question 1: This doubles as an introduction. Why are we here? That’s easy. As a doting husband to Heidi and father(-ish) of four (I’ll explain later) about to embark on a super-dicey and potentially disastrous life change, I needed a place to ask myselfContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD 1:”

Hi. I’m lost.

My name is Jason Effmann. I’m a writer, originally from Portland, OR, who has done a very questionable thing and taken a job that has required me to move to New York City. “Well that doesn’t sound TOO bad. How’s the family adjusting?“ Um… This blog is an attempt to answer the questions my brainContinue reading “Hi. I’m lost.”