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Carl's avatar

I can’t believe it’s been 20 years. It’s so unfair you three lost your Dad so young. Your writing brought him to life Angie, he was so much fun. I was this 12 year old boy and he was my mischief Sherpa. The most vivid memory was intentionally accidentally beheading my sister’s chocolate Easter doll (we just meant to crack it) and Tom thinking he could fix it while both of us laughed at the horror that awaited is if my Dad found out. He was also the sage that taught me about scrotal chafing cream - guys don’t forget that (aaahhh) moment. And every time I hear the Steve Miller Band I think of him, especially him singing “hoo hoo” in Take The Money and Run. He came into my life at the perfect time and was very good to me throughout my childhood and twenties. He truly was. So many great memories. He just took over a room and you couldn’t take your eyes off him and it’s so unfair and tragic that he missed out on so much and you three kids have this empty space that will never be solved. But just know that you have a family that loves you and is so fucking proud of what you’ve done and admires the person you are.

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Anna Claire's avatar

An incredibly moving piece, I’m so sorry you had to endure such a harrowing loss so young, but I’m glad that you’ve managed to reach the point where you can write about everything you’ve experienced so eloquently and with profound insight. The stuff you & Lindsay put out always brightens my day, as I’ve never left anything you’ve touched not laughing. Your daughter has a great mom 💕

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