Oh Daddy-O

June 19, 2009, by Group Post

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With Father’s Day this Sunday, we’re thinking about men. We hope you’ll enjoy reading or re-reading last year’s timeless Father’s Day posts.

Cathy writes about being the daughter of a hard-working immigrant, who now well into his eighties, keeps on keepin’ on with a joke repertoire powered by Mac. Connie gets real about how her handsome musician father took a powder in her youth. Melissa reflects on being a child going through divorce and coming out the other side. For young Prudence, her father was an impressive presence, but he had other priorities. Carine paints a picture of her colorful dad and their spirited relationship and Christie’s loving portrait of her son speaks to the responsibility of raising boys.

Read more about heartfelt and heartbreaking experiences with men both close and far >> (Scroll down the page to see all the posts.)

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2 Responses to “Oh Daddy-O”

  1. dearpru Says:

    I love this picture of Cathy as a little girl.

  2. Cathy Says:

    Yes, dearpru that’s me and my dad in Paterson, New Jersey. I love that photo. The accompanying blog, in which I give props to my pops, “Daddy’s Girl” is here: http://www.fiftyisthenew.com/2008/06/09/daddys-girl/

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