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.
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 💕
Thank you for this - I lost my dad three months ago, also to cancer. I’m still learning how to deal with the loss and everything else in my life, and I’m glad I read this because you write beautifully and with so much insight and it just feels good to be reminded that there are people who understand how I’m feeling.
This is so heartfelt and thoughtful, & straight-up hilarious at times. I also think its just incredibly insightful the way you connect the trauma of your dad's passing & the situation around that, to the way you relate to others. You're a wonderful writer<3
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.
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 💕
Thank you for this - I lost my dad three months ago, also to cancer. I’m still learning how to deal with the loss and everything else in my life, and I’m glad I read this because you write beautifully and with so much insight and it just feels good to be reminded that there are people who understand how I’m feeling.
Thank you for sharing this. I'm crying but I'm glad I read it, and I'm glad you were able to write it. <333
This is so heartfelt and thoughtful, & straight-up hilarious at times. I also think its just incredibly insightful the way you connect the trauma of your dad's passing & the situation around that, to the way you relate to others. You're a wonderful writer<3
Thank you Angelina.