As we have grown apart, my father and I don’t share much. But we do have our day, one of pies, tradition and Harry’s Cafe de Wheels.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXV
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with a new story about, and for, his dad.
Dear Grandson: Happy Father’s Day!
To commemorate Father’s Day, Stan Gerding dedicates this Dear Grandson column to honoring fathers and their influence.
Hailing the Fathers Overshadowed by Their More Famous Children
In celebration of Father’s Day, let’s honor two dads who are far less remembered than their famous children. Typical.
My Father’s First Pride
Jason Zenobia celebrates Father’s Day by reflecting on that time when his dad joined him at his first pride parade.
What I Want Is to Feel My Dad’s Hand Holding Mine Again
Ben Werner shares the loss of his father and the absence that has left as Werner navigates being a new father himself.
It’s Supposed to Be a Celebration of Parenthood and a Bit of a Thank You from the Kids
Paris Portingale defines what Father’s Day is all about, and then he illustrates what it actually is.
My Kid Is 21 … I’m Old
Jeff Reese helps celebrate his son’s 21st birthday in San Diego with tattoos, fishing, a stunning meal at Club 33, and a show at The Casbah … and he’s starting to feel old.
Tiegate: A Father’s Day Conspiracy
Ross Blanchard exposes the conspiracy that plays out year after year on Father’s Day: an epidemic of horrible ties that are inevitably gifted by our offspring and we’re guilted into wearing.