Tag Archives: fathers

My Dad: Probably Not a Serial Killer

  I’ve become a big fan of IDTV, or The Murder Channel as I like to call it. Most of the time, I find the stories entertaining and even calming. But once in a while, something will trigger a real … Continue reading

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Daddy’s Girl

As we attempt to brace ourselves for a Trump presidency, let’s address the matter of the favorite First Daughter, Ivanka Trump. It’s no secret that Donald finds his daughter attractive. He’ s already said he would date her if he … Continue reading

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The Wolfpack

I finally got around to seeing The Wolfpack, but I was not prepared for it. The true story of six brothers, aged 11 to 18, who were imprisoned in their New York apartment by their crazy parents, how could it … Continue reading

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Family: Part I

My dad had seven children with three wives. I am still getting to know the younger ones, who live in another county. One was an athlete in college, and she was the apple of daddy’s eye. He had always wanted … Continue reading

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Smell the Leather

A long time ago, I wrote a story about my dad called “Smell the Leather.”   My parents divorced when I was 3, and my dad fulfilled his fatherly obligations by taking me and my sister out on Saturday afternoons. He … Continue reading

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