Have you heard of this book?
I haven’t read it but I think it’s my favorite title ever! It’s hilarious already and I’ve never even opened it. Can’t we all relate?
I peeked inside the book and there is a lot of swearing. Just sayin…
See, here’s the thing…some dads swear a lot. Mine didn’t. I remember him coming into the room when we were watching Eddie Murphy’s stand up show and he just turned it off. No comment, no lecture, he just turned the tv off, took the tape and left. He didn’t want that in the house. He watched his language. However, there were times he referred to women as “broads” which is very Don Draper (and not in a good way).
No dad is perfect. It’s kind of a rude awakening when we realize this but now that we all know it – let’s have some fun with it.
In honor of Father’s day, I would like to have readers send in their favorite “Dad line”. It can be funny or sad or good advice. It can be serious and profound or really ridiculous or just plain silly.
So think about what your father told you or told your siblings or told the waitress at the coffee shop. Many of us may have to dig deep to remember and those of you who are extremely blessed to still have your dads around may be able to gleam a funny nugget that’s more recent. However you knew your dad, share his wisdom (or lack thereof).
If you are a dad, maybe you have something you want to say. Bring it. Just remember, I will share it with the blogging world. Also, let me know if you want me to put your name on it.
I will print what you send me. Whether it’s more Ward Cleaver or more Al Bundy. It’s all good.
Let’s honor all the dads out there with a little list of our own for Father’s day. Please join in the fun! Email me at or comment on this post.
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” the older you get, the smarter your parents become” but I miss every swear word that ever came out of my dad and there was a lot!
Hi Ritchie! This is so good. So true – I tell my kids the same thing! Thanks!
My dad could often be heard saying these two quotes to our household of five girls.. “Use your head for more than a hatrack”
and
“Don’t violate rule #5.” Then someone new to our family would ask, “What’s rule #5?” Answer is “Don’t take yourself too seriously.” Never ever found out rules 1-4…but Rule #5 has been very helpful in every situation I’ve ever encountered!!
Awesome 🙂 I know he has some really good lines – I’ve been hearing them for years! He always reminds me of my dad – funny, smart, wise. Love it!
What a fun way to honor our fathers! My favorite Barryism was and still is, “There is nothing out but trouble at 12am, so be home by midnight Cinderella!”
love it Cinderella! so true!
The high school years… I was being grilled about the previous nights activites… Or a friend he didn’t think was a good influence.. He would ask a straight forward ,simple question . After we answered his question with ” I don’t know”… He would raise his voice with exasperation and say, ” Well, who should I ask?”
This usually lightened the mood and maybe even got a chuckle out of both of us!
He was always firm but fair… A great man!
I was lucky to have him and I still feel lucky each day I am with him!
Classic. I love this! Thank you for sharing!
Hi, Sue,
I was just thinking about your dad today! He was just so awesome. 🙂 I hope you’ll post his picture; I’d love to see his smiling face.
Love, Erin
PS: I’m trying like crazy to think of something my dad always says, but all I can hear is his laugh! He loves to laugh. Sarcasm is his strong suit.
Hey there Erin! So good to hear from you! I love hearing about your dad’s laugh. I remember a poem I read once that was called, “Let them remember my laughter”. Such a cool thing to have your kids remember about you- a gift really. Happy summer! 🙂