Introduction Interview

DivorcedNetwork.com: We’re here today with JD, the newest featured blogger here at DivorcedNetwork.com. Why don’t you start by telling everyone a little about yourself?

JD: Sure, but let me first say how excited I am to be blogging for DivorcedNetwork.com. I mean this is going to be great. You’ve got Blondes Faking It, Parents Cheating and now me. I can’t believe it. It was always my goal growing up to get married, have three kids, have my wife divorce me, hit emotional rock bottom only to then find the woman of my dreams, marry her and then start blogging about it all on DivorcedNetwork.com. And now it’s really happening.

DN.com: Really? That was your goal?!?

JD: No, of course not. Nobody would go through all that just to write a blog. That’s insane. I was being sarcastic. But nevertheless, I am excited about the blog.

DN.com: What will your blog be called? What can our members expect from you?

JD: Whoa, whoa cowboy. One question at a time! The blog will be called “Old Dad, New Tricks” – because that’s what I am, an old Dad that’s learning new tricks and new ideas about parenting, being a good husband, learning to handle my ex better all while finding ways to laugh about it all along the way. Uhh…what was the second question?

DN.com: What can members expect from your blog?

JD: Oh yes. Well, think of my blog like an entrée at a fancy restaurant. It will be like a choice filet of aged divorced Dad point of view pan-seared in sarcastic reduction sauce with seasonal wisdom, fresh ideas, and a dash of honesty. Some readers may detect a hint of bitterness but it’s not overwhelming and always tempered with a comedic after taste.

DN.com: I’m not sure if that’s sounds delicious or disgusting.

JD: I get that a lot. Usually from my kids when I tell them what I’m making for dinner.

DN.com: Let’s move on. You mentioned three kids, an ex and getting re-married. Anything you’d like to elaborate on?

JD: Well the kids are 8, 10, (girls) and 12 (boy). They’re with me part time and alternately delight and drive me nuts. I’m relatively civil with the X-factor though I stumble on new things every week in the “Why I’m Glad We’re Not Married Crazy Attic”. The re-married part is the best part. My wife is wonderful and the inspiration for the “New Tricks” angle of the blog.

DN.com: Why is that? What “new tricks” is she teaching you?

JD: OK…A) That’s for another blog on a very different web site. B) That’s not really what I meant. What I meant is that getting re-married and being with her has helped me learn some things about being a husband and Dad and gets me excited about the new challenges still to come.

DN.com: What new challenges are you referring to exactly?

JD: Umm, don’t be dense. I’ve got to leave some things for future posts. It’s called teasing the reader.

DN.com: Riiigght. We’ll leave it at that then. Well, that’s all for now JD. Welcome to the DivorcedNetwork.com family.

JD: Thanks. There’s not like an awkward family picnic I have to go now is there?

DN.com: No.

JD: OK good. Bye for now. Look for more Old Dad, New Tricks coming soon.