Martin’s Blog
Martin shares his thoughts, taco preferences, garden updates, and dragon-sized opinions on all sorts of things. Occasional interviews, travel stories, and funny moments from life with his humans.
Martin’s Family & Friends Arrive With No Names
Some of Martin’s friends and family have arrived via the portal… but they need names!!Help us pick your favorites! Select a name for each dragon below and help us decide what their names should be!! If you include your email address (not required) Martin will let you know when these [...]
Why Did Martin Have to Morph?
When Jeff and I found Martin in a bookstore at the Phoenix airport, we had no idea he came from a children’s book series called Dragons Love Tacos. I was just thrilled to have found a new stuffed animal—especially since we had recently [...]
Cinco de Mayo: Margaritas, Morphing, and Martin
It's May 5th!! Otherwise known as Cinco de Mayo!! After working in the morning, Jeff, Martin (in his pouch), and I headed over to Darcy and John's house in the afternoon for a fiesta and some fun! Darcy [...]
What IS He Doing In There?
Martin said it was totally fine to take him around in his pouch and snap photos—so that’s exactly what we’ve been doing. He’s been coming along on errands, outings, and chill hangouts, all snug in his little metamorphosis cocoon while we document his journey like the proud dragon-parents we are. [...]
He Said Cocoon. I Said Wait, What?
Martin decided today was the day to tell me about his pouch. He wasn’t quite sure he was using the right words—or maybe I wasn’t understanding him correctly. From what I gathered, it’s a “metamorphosis pouch.” Like a cocoon. He said he’d be in [...]
Tasty Bev & Dragon-Safe Seating
Easter Sunday was the perfect day for brunch by the sea—so Martin and I headed to Surf’s Up to meet some friends and soak up the sunshine. Our brunch crew—John, Darcy, Bonnie, and David—came ready for good food, big laughs, and even bigger toasts. We [...]
Martin’s Soft & Secret Project
Martin finally revealed what all those fabric scraps were for—he wanted a pouch. Not just any pouch, mind you. It had to be soft. It had to be cozy. And most importantly, it had to close. (He wouldn’t say why. Just gave me [...]
Scraps, Secrets, and Suspicion
Martin has been quietly hoarding fabric scraps. Not huge pieces—just little bits here and there. A corner of ribbon. A scrap of felt. Something that used to be a sock. They’re all stacked (well, stuffed) into a wobbly pile on his shelf, and the [...]
Martin D. Swann – the D Stands for Dragon
Hi! I’m Martin D. Swann—the D stands for Dragon! I didn’t hatch in the usual way. My egg came through a rift into this world, a little cracked, a little warm, and very curious. Now I live with my adoptive parents, go on weekly neighborhood adventures, and earn skills [...]
16 Hours for Thanksgiving Ramen
Traveling is exhausting. Especially driving 14 hours in two days. Before we left Sierra Vista, we stopped and had breakfast, then Jeff and Martin topped off fluids in the van. We reached Nogales in no time, but the 7 [...]
