Hello from Grandpa Dizzy
My name is Dizzy Davidson. I live in Ottawa, Canada, with my wife. We have called this city home for more than forty years. Our children have grown and now live with their own families, and one of the greatest joys of my life is the time I spend with my granddaughter.
I am a writer and the author of many books across a few genres. On Medium, I will be writing mostly about storytelling — the small, warm tales I tell my granddaughter every second weekend when she visits. Those two nights together became the seed for my Facebook page, Dear Granddaughter, and for the stories I will share here.
What you will find on my Medium page
· Short fairy tales and memories told in the voice of a loving grandfather. These are gentle stories meant to comfort, to teach, and to remind us of the small things that matter.
· Practical notes on gratitude and memory — simple habits and tiny rituals you can use to make ordinary days feel richer.
· Reflections on family and growing older — honest, hopeful pieces about how to stay happy, healthy, and reasonable in a busy world.
· A few behind-the-scenes notes about how a story is born during a weekend visit and how a single moment can become a melody we carry for years.
My writing will be simple and warm. I write so a young reader with a Grade 9 education can follow along, and so a busy adult can find a quiet moment of comfort.
Why these stories matter to me
One day, when my granddaughter was five, I told her a fairy tale. She smiled and asked for another. That small moment turned into a ritual. For nearly six years now, storytelling has been part of our weekends together. The stories grew from our shared laughter, from the questions she asked, and from the quiet moments between us.
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These tales are not grand epics. They are small lamps. They are meant to help you notice the ordinary, to hold grief gently, to celebrate small joys, and to pass warmth forward. If you like stories that feel like a cup of tea and a soft blanket, you will feel at home here.
How often I will post and what to expect
· New story or reflection every week.
· Short gratitude practices and prompts between stories to help you try the ideas in your own life.
· Occasional live reads or short videos are shared on my social pages when the weather and the schedule allow.
I aim for a steady, gentle rhythm rather than a flood of posts. My hope is that each piece becomes a small companion you can return to.
Follow along and stay in touch
If you would like to follow the stories and the little rituals I share, please visit my Facebook page, Dear Granddaughter: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592825127048
I will also be sharing updates on other social platforms. If you prefer a particular place to follow me, tell me in the comments, and I will make sure to share the handle there.
A small invitation
If you are new to Medium, welcome. If you have been here a while, thank you for letting me join your reading list. I invite you to read slowly, to try one small gratitude practice, and to tell me about a memory that matters to you. I will read your comments like letters from a friend.
Wind the music box in your mind, take three slow breaths, and let one small story find you today. I look forward to sharing many melodies with you.
With all my love, Dizzy Davidson
Dear Granddaughter
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