What would you say to your Dad today if you could?
For sixteen years I have been asking this question on Father's Day at Fark.com.
I am always stunned at the heartbreaking, heartwarming somehow cathartic comments. It, for me, somehow makes my Dad's tragic story into a positive. These threads have become very special to me.
Read through the comments and perhaps be moved to share your own.
This year, as a Dad, I would once again tell him that I couldn't be more proud of his Grandkids and now adult Great Grandkids. I am, as he would be, so happy they are living the lives they are. I'd say again how thankful I am for that first real guitar and how it transformed me and how that experience influenced every aspect of my life. In spite of him or because of him? I don't really know.
One father to another I offer this advice:
show up, be silly, be strong, listen, be honest.
Here's this year's FARK Father's Day thread.
Click the link below to join in the conversation.
The 16th Annual "What would you say to your Dad today if you could?" FARK Father's Day Thread
Folks have asked about the song, so I'm making it as downloadable as I can.
Here is a link to a free MP3 download on ReverbNation
It is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, etc.
Thanks for listening. It really means a lot.
Til next year, my friends, stay strong.
Dan Grigor {8->{D}> (I'm spontn80 on FARK )
Here are all the previous years' FARK threads.
Take the time to read through some of the heartwarming -
and heartbreaking - "Dear Daddy" letters
The list
2022: The 15th Annual "What would you say to your Dad today if you could?" Father's Day Thread
2021: The 14th Annual "What would you say to your Dad today if you could?" Father's Day Thread
2019: 12th Annual Dear Daddy thread. What would you say to your dad today if you could?
2018: Dear Daddy, what would you say to your Dad today if you could? What did your kids say to you?
2017: The 10th Annual "What would you say to your Dad today?" FARK Father's Day thread. This thread is older than your nine-year-old
2016:Nine years running: what would you say to your Dad today if you could?
2014: Seven years running: what would you say to your Dad today if you could?
2013: What would you say to your Dad today?
2012: Fifth year in a row: What would you say to your Daddy today if you could?
2010: "Dear Daddy" ... what would you say to your Dad today?
2009: "Dear Daddy, Here's what I should have said to you." DIT
2008: Happy Father's Day. What would you say to your father today if you could?