Papa Zesser

Plague Diary #001 (Letter #006)

Baby holds bottle by nipple to show she is full

In which Papa Zesser acknowledges the plague of Covid-19 and his own, relatively privileged position.

While others are suffering greatly, we have so far been only inconvenienced.

(And pictured here is Asta indicating she wants no more milk by carefully cupping the nipple with her palm.)

Happy 7th month, darling daughter!

Left, a 1936 sket of Popeye the Sailor by E.C. Segar; Right, Asta with a most Popeye look!

In which Papa Zesser finds himself celebrating yet another “birthday”.

Parents do funny things, but whaddya gonna do?

Besides, “Happy Birthday” is out of copyright, so you’ll *know* I took advantage – and you want to hear me sing!

Letter to my daughter #004

Photo of Papa Zesser carrying Asta in a snuggly.

In which Papa Zesser strives to justify to his daughter his long absence from this blog.

It’s true, she’s having none of it, but maybe you will!

Letter to my daughter #0002

In which Papa Zesser looks back upon an encounter with Saint Nicholas, and ponders the importance of being honest with one’s child balanced with the value of joyful myth.

Letter to my daughter #0001

Detail of Baobao, aged 100 days.

In which Papa Zesser celebrates his daughter’s 100th day on Earth, in his first (of many? he hopes so!) epistle to his darling daughter.

Sleeping on it

Detail of photo of sleeping Asta.

In which Papa Zesser realizes he is (almost) well-rested. Today and for several days (in a row!) previously.

Is it possible the trend will continue?