My dad always said he based his single father parenting on Harry Dean Stanton in this. Which is funny because its both so accurate (my dad also never remembers what food I hate but is good at picking out clothes I like) and so inaccurate (my dad is dependable and financially responsible). Ive always thought it shows how even though he might not always be the best dad at remembering stuff and being exactly what I want him to be, he always loves me and is there when I need him. Plus a (perhaps over) reliance and trust in my independence and creativity.
Mar 6, 2024
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I may not have always had the best relationship with my mother but I’m lucky to have had a doting silly goofy stay-at-home working artist dad who would do anything for me. He taught me everything I know, made me go hiking especially when I didn’t want to, and encouraged me in all of my artistic pursuits! Happy Father’s Day 🫶
Jun 16, 2024
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a good amount of my day to day lexicon is just me quoting my dad. every time someone says they love me? "what's not to love." instead of saying something is good, you just say "strong." i even refer to myself in the third person the way he does when asking for things, such as saying "big glass of water for belly?" (his nickname for me), even when i am just getting my own water. i did also inherit his poor communication skills and lack of vulnerability, but sometimes i feel like thats okay since i love him so much despite these things
Jun 4, 2025
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Being a good dad is the most important thing to him. I know a lot of people who love their dad say they’re the best dad, but I can’t express enough gratitude in real life to my dad. Biological or not, his kids are always first for him. There’s not a sacrifice he wouldn’t or hasn’t made for his kids. This man would do anything, build anything, learn anything for his kids’ happiness. #1 girl dad especially.
I have a friend who has a not so great dad, she tells me often how lucky I am to have a dad like mine and I truly do know that and don’t take that for granted ever.
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I am by no means traditionally religious, but I fully understand how being in the presence of beautiful stained glass can feel like being with god. ALWAYS stop off at a church on the way if you think it might have good stained glass. The bluebells in the bottom right corner of this made me loose my breath for a moment.
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