In Memories, We Live On
Today is an important one. Today, we take a moment to remember people, both familiar and unknown. These faces fill books and the names are etched in walls, but you mightn’t have ever fully sat with them. “I wish killing people didn't even exist.” My son saying something so simple that it's almost impossible for […]
For Oren
My mind is a sweatshop of emotion right now. I keep waiting for the bell to sound so I can go home. But closing time doesn’t seem likely for a good while. This past Saturday was a banner day in existential pain. Post by HowToBeADad. First, it was my late father’s birthday. When I say […]
My Father’s Search For The Fisher King
After Robin Williams died, I was unreasonably distraught. In the context of all things, I never actually knew the man and only saw him as much as one could say they’d seen a ghost around San Francisco and Marin County. But he was ever-present. I remember seeing him around town in Marin County. I remember […]
My Kid Just Said… #54
Finn: “Will I ever die?” Me: “What do you think, bug?” Finn: “I never die. We start over, growing again from our skulls.” Me: “Does that mean I could be your son? And will you take care of me when I’m old?” Finn: “Yep. I’ll give you lots of kisses.” -Dad & Finn (2014, 4.75 […]
A Letter From My Dead Father
I often ask myself why I write here. Who is this for? Do I think it’s even worth reading? This kind of writing can feel like the most self-centered exercise ever undertaken and I surely don’t post enough cat pictures or gossip to compel people to return. But today’s worth it. The reason, I’ve found […]
This Guy…
I was bummed out, irrationally so, when I heard James Gandolfini passed away. He was a phenomenal actor, and I’d like to think, a solid family man. This video is so great because I feel like I’m getting to witness a side of him that I’m not used to seeing. RIP, James. We’re all slightly […]
My Wife Just Said… #108
“Do I look like I’m dead when I sleep?” [Outrageous laughter] [Silence…] “So, do I?” -Elizabeth ““ Previous “My Wife Just Said…”Thank you crappy drivers. Follow us on Facebook. It’s the best way to stay connected to us.
