Magic Stan
@magicstan.bsky.social
Educational professional. Writer of vanity-published book and a wannabe creator. Proud dad of 3 (basically) adults. Lover of crime fiction and anything on the ID network. Tall. These are the only vaguely interesting things about me…
Tossing around a football with my son (now a college baseball pitcher), and for the first time in my life, I had to ask him to move closer to me so that my throws could make it to him. Humbling. Hate it.
January 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Tossing around a football with my son (now a college baseball pitcher), and for the first time in my life, I had to ask him to move closer to me so that my throws could make it to him. Humbling. Hate it.
When your wife takes you shopping for plants, and you find something that you want!
November 20, 2023 at 7:04 PM
When your wife takes you shopping for plants, and you find something that you want!
Moved my son into his college dorm on the other side of the country. He was ready…I was not. “(“Don’t cry in front of the other dads…don’t cry in front of the other dads…”)
August 16, 2023 at 7:37 PM
Moved my son into his college dorm on the other side of the country. He was ready…I was not. “(“Don’t cry in front of the other dads…don’t cry in front of the other dads…”)
Tough summer ball season for my son, but I know it frustrates me more than it does him. I fume in the stands like a child, and he trots off after another loss and says things like, “Dad, it’s easy to make friends in the dugout.” How dare he treat it like a game and have fun…
July 2, 2023 at 10:45 PM
Tough summer ball season for my son, but I know it frustrates me more than it does him. I fume in the stands like a child, and he trots off after another loss and says things like, “Dad, it’s easy to make friends in the dugout.” How dare he treat it like a game and have fun…
Mom passed away many years ago, and she said that her heaven would be drinking a margarita on the beach, toes in the sand, breeze through her hair. Every year on her birthday (today would have been 88), I raise a blended margarita w/salt in her honor. We know where to meet you when it’s time, Mom.
June 29, 2023 at 6:02 AM
Mom passed away many years ago, and she said that her heaven would be drinking a margarita on the beach, toes in the sand, breeze through her hair. Every year on her birthday (today would have been 88), I raise a blended margarita w/salt in her honor. We know where to meet you when it’s time, Mom.
Just described my teenaged son as “persnickety,” and now I’m craving some Werther’s Originals.
June 22, 2023 at 9:20 PM
Just described my teenaged son as “persnickety,” and now I’m craving some Werther’s Originals.
It is amazing to have kids who “get” me. Father’s Days keep getting better and better! ❤️
June 19, 2023 at 4:59 AM
It is amazing to have kids who “get” me. Father’s Days keep getting better and better! ❤️
As my second child prepares to graduate from HS and move across the country for college, I am reminded of something my late mother once told me about raising kids: “I love you and am so proud of you all, but sometimes, I just miss my babies.”
I’m really feeling that these days, Mom.
I’m really feeling that these days, Mom.
May 19, 2023 at 5:39 PM
As my second child prepares to graduate from HS and move across the country for college, I am reminded of something my late mother once told me about raising kids: “I love you and am so proud of you all, but sometimes, I just miss my babies.”
I’m really feeling that these days, Mom.
I’m really feeling that these days, Mom.
The people who talk too much also talk too loud…
May 17, 2023 at 7:45 PM
The people who talk too much also talk too loud…
My rule for my tattoos: must represent love or mortality. Silver Surfer under the shadow of Galactus honors my brother and hero who bought me my first comic. The last gift my mom ever got for me was a t-shirt with a “silver man” on it; she did not know comics, but she knew that I would like it. ❤️
May 12, 2023 at 10:26 AM
My rule for my tattoos: must represent love or mortality. Silver Surfer under the shadow of Galactus honors my brother and hero who bought me my first comic. The last gift my mom ever got for me was a t-shirt with a “silver man” on it; she did not know comics, but she knew that I would like it. ❤️
When your son — after being virtually ignored by coaches for the last two years — throws the first no-hitter in school history on his Senior Night. Baseball, man…
May 6, 2023 at 4:33 AM
When your son — after being virtually ignored by coaches for the last two years — throws the first no-hitter in school history on his Senior Night. Baseball, man…
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Every time I open Twitter, I end up feeling worse than I did before. Which has always been true, but now it’s worse
May 5, 2023 at 12:20 AM
Every time I open Twitter, I end up feeling worse than I did before. Which has always been true, but now it’s worse
If you have to be stuck in an office, might as well try to have some fun with it…
May 5, 2023 at 7:39 PM
If you have to be stuck in an office, might as well try to have some fun with it…
I’m not a tech guy. I’m not an entertainer. I’m not an influencer. I’m just a guy. A husband. A dad. One who wants a better world for my kids. One who believes that it is achievable. I don’t have a schtick or anything to sell. I just want us to be OK. For you and the people you love…to be OK.
May 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM
I’m not a tech guy. I’m not an entertainer. I’m not an influencer. I’m just a guy. A husband. A dad. One who wants a better world for my kids. One who believes that it is achievable. I don’t have a schtick or anything to sell. I just want us to be OK. For you and the people you love…to be OK.
Prom Night? That means there’s time to hit a day game!
Maestro, if you please…
Maestro, if you please…
May 3, 2023 at 2:22 AM
Prom Night? That means there’s time to hit a day game!
Maestro, if you please…
Maestro, if you please…
Sometimes, I want to take on a new and interesting challenge. Write more. Learn to play an instrument. Cook. Paint. Heck, maybe even take a class in something that gives me joy.
But I think I might be too old and/or tired to try anything new. Insecure about failure, even after all these years…
But I think I might be too old and/or tired to try anything new. Insecure about failure, even after all these years…
May 2, 2023 at 9:30 PM
Sometimes, I want to take on a new and interesting challenge. Write more. Learn to play an instrument. Cook. Paint. Heck, maybe even take a class in something that gives me joy.
But I think I might be too old and/or tired to try anything new. Insecure about failure, even after all these years…
But I think I might be too old and/or tired to try anything new. Insecure about failure, even after all these years…
My 83-year old father-in-law told me I was too old to be wearing baseball caps all the time. So, he got me one of these for Christmas. I like it, but now I look like someone’s father-in-law…
May 2, 2023 at 9:11 PM
My 83-year old father-in-law told me I was too old to be wearing baseball caps all the time. So, he got me one of these for Christmas. I like it, but now I look like someone’s father-in-law…
A recent experience: a “character” in my dream knew that she was in a dream and that my waking up would end her existence. It was surprisingly emotional, and I kinda hope that I’ll run into her again during some future dream.
May 2, 2023 at 6:17 PM
A recent experience: a “character” in my dream knew that she was in a dream and that my waking up would end her existence. It was surprisingly emotional, and I kinda hope that I’ll run into her again during some future dream.
The contents of my center console pretty much sums up everything you need to know about me…
May 2, 2023 at 5:27 PM
The contents of my center console pretty much sums up everything you need to know about me…
My son was trying on shoes to go with his prom tuxedo. No generic rental shoes for him. When he chose one of my funkier pair (we wear the same size), I told him that he was lucky to have me for a dad. His response: “I tell myself that every day.” I like to think that he wasn’t being sarcastic, but…
May 2, 2023 at 5:24 PM
My son was trying on shoes to go with his prom tuxedo. No generic rental shoes for him. When he chose one of my funkier pair (we wear the same size), I told him that he was lucky to have me for a dad. His response: “I tell myself that every day.” I like to think that he wasn’t being sarcastic, but…
Turns out I’m just as boring here as I am on other social media sites and in real life in general. Might try to do something about that. Might not…
May 1, 2023 at 9:21 PM
Turns out I’m just as boring here as I am on other social media sites and in real life in general. Might try to do something about that. Might not…