tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post2090060051320987935..comments2024-01-09T13:55:46.379-05:00Comments on 15 Minute Lunch: I'm in trouble, you guys.Johnny Virgilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-44572597262557480282012-01-27T09:30:23.617-05:002012-01-27T09:30:23.617-05:00This is one of the best things you've ever wri...This is one of the best things you've ever written IMHO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-32885477948249709982011-11-29T07:49:13.586-05:002011-11-29T07:49:13.586-05:00My dad has been a Baptist minister for over 50 yea...My dad has been a Baptist minister for over 50 years. He found my blog where I was discussing my de-conversion and new-found atheism.<br /><br />And yet we're still close!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-13771932176903535682011-11-21T17:16:46.155-05:002011-11-21T17:16:46.155-05:00MaryR is right - you have to give your dad an auto...MaryR is right - you <b>have</b> to give your dad an autographed copy of your book for Christmas. Hell, give him 5 - I'm sure he'll want extra copies to give to friends.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11465315608668858940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-6796170201030177482011-11-21T12:15:03.774-05:002011-11-21T12:15:03.774-05:00I hope my family never finds out about my blog. T...I hope my family never finds out about my blog. They don' t even know I' m a republican. They're all ardent lefties.miriam sawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796668928044011101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-5800241934972587222011-11-20T16:00:13.126-05:002011-11-20T16:00:13.126-05:00If you quit writing this blog I'll, I'll.....If you quit writing this blog I'll, I'll...Never read you again! Waaaaaahahhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!She-Shehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345314153892127627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-71839656577366906482011-11-20T10:26:40.933-05:002011-11-20T10:26:40.933-05:00I like your perception of the lifeI like your perception of the lifeodysseus-theVoyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328790691605125788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-34087694557174040562011-11-17T12:39:57.558-05:002011-11-17T12:39:57.558-05:00I once was a son, but now I'm mostly a Dad. T...I once was a son, but now I'm mostly a Dad. The kid thinks I'm a rabid conservative, and I regret it.<br /><br />But changing his mind about anything has never worked.<br /><br />It just keeps him farther away from me than I would like.<br />-dadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-60837314921197904062011-11-17T00:10:34.906-05:002011-11-17T00:10:34.906-05:00Wait 'till he starts commenting on your posts....Wait 'till he starts commenting on your posts...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-79223865818791875622011-11-16T15:59:27.658-05:002011-11-16T15:59:27.658-05:00I get it. I still don't smoke in front of my ...I get it. I still don't smoke in front of my dad. The first time I said shit in front of my grandma, I offered to wash my own mouth out with soap. I was 21 at the time. If my parents found my blog, I'd probably consider deleting it and moving it to a new location.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14137264832780915217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-57855736800215240892011-11-16T15:14:31.871-05:002011-11-16T15:14:31.871-05:00I think I had the same response when I found out t...I think I had the same response when I found out that my dad read my Twitter updates...which led him to my blog. Granted, this is the man who once pushed a mouse clear off the desk before concluding, "This thing doesn't work." Nevertheless, I was caught off guard, all the more so because he realized that I was Tweeting from mere miles of his house...and I didn't even tell him I was in the state. Crap and hell. Good luck, man.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654586812177663986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-56820309538833487872011-11-15T21:20:27.692-05:002011-11-15T21:20:27.692-05:00Give your father a copy of the book for Christmas,...Give your father a copy of the book for Christmas, JV. He will be thrilled to know you had such a happy childhood.MaryRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-14116307191451799462011-11-15T20:04:21.949-05:002011-11-15T20:04:21.949-05:00I could have written this myself (but not as well)...I could have written this myself (but not as well). Sounds like our fathers were cut from the same cloth. Am I your secret sister?<br /><br />A few days after my father died, my aunt sat me down and told me he was most proud of me---Yep, I curbed my behavior around him, but he wasn't immune to my sister and I laughing until we peed ourselves about a loud fart. Of course, we got "the look" from him.<br />Your dad is beaming with pride, JV. Farts and all. They know what we are, and they passed their moral compasses down to us. For that, we are thankful, and for them, they felt it was their job. Mission accomplished. To our fathers: Cheers!...and thank you. We are lucky to have parents who set the right example. Sure, we didn't have to work half as hard to get through college, had wonderful childhoods etc, but I think that made them happy to be able to provide that for us.<br />And they didn't complain........MaryRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-76950009837897431352011-11-15T19:16:35.274-05:002011-11-15T19:16:35.274-05:00jv - i can only imagine how your father must feel....jv - i can only imagine how your father must feel...i'm prolly around his age. he raised a kind hearted man, a loving husband, and a wonderful writer. i'd bet he'll digest all of this, and maybe just wonder why you didn't tell him about the book - so he could gloat to his friends. talk to him, gorilla. :-)<br /><br />djAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-53424277861144135152011-11-15T13:49:18.093-05:002011-11-15T13:49:18.093-05:00I haven't read your book yet, but I've pro...I haven't read your book yet, but I've probably read just about every word on your site. This was the first time I've heard of your sister as well. <br /><br />Dad will be proud of you. He may not agree with some choice words or topic material, but he will be proud.<br /><br />And...if you're really concerned, I'm sure you could "ban" his IP address and he will be none the wiser ;-) <br /><br />Don't do that though, he should be allowed to enjoy this site as much as we all have. Some of the sailboat posts come to mind.Chief Chickennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-53491698161666623632011-11-15T12:31:47.129-05:002011-11-15T12:31:47.129-05:00JV - simple..I never told anyone about it. Couple ...JV - simple..I never told anyone about it. Couple that with the complete anonymity of my blog and there you have it.<br /><br />Wanna know why I did it? I wasn't sure my kids would approve! How's that for tables turned?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-27451776855312557612011-11-15T11:41:34.423-05:002011-11-15T11:41:34.423-05:00Just be glad that you still have your dad and that...Just be glad that you still have your dad and that you know that he cares enough to give a crap, one way or another.Hatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-24573363365580526802011-11-15T10:56:58.604-05:002011-11-15T10:56:58.604-05:00I find that it's best for me to just put it al...I find that it's best for me to just put it all out there. I don't hide anything from my parents. About 5 years ago, I came clean to having a motorcycle, which my dad was totally against. A confession prompted by my husband, who didn't want to potentially have to explain to my dad someday why I was in the hospital and/or dead.<br /><br />The tattoos told on themselves, darn it!<br /><br />It was also difficult to tell them that I decided to foster and adopt 4 kids, knowing that they would disapprove of the risk we were taking since we already had a baby. However, four extra kids would be harder to hide than a blog. LOL<br /><br />Anyway, there is a lot of freedom for me in just putting it all out there. This is who I am and I want them to love me for me, not for who they think I am or want me to be.Valgalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-48682923184210081202011-11-15T10:01:29.086-05:002011-11-15T10:01:29.086-05:00My mother died 6 years ago and my father just died...My mother died 6 years ago and my father just died a few weeks ago. I am a 42 year old orphan. I know it is silly, but it feels that way. I feel way too young to not have any living parents. <br /><br />I did not start my blog until after my mother died and I was always afraid to tell my father about my blog, mainly for fear he would not read it or enjoy it. As much as I fought with him and disagreed with him, it is human nature to crave the approval of your parents.<br /><br />I have to remember that as my son grows - my job is to love him unconditionally and support him in all he endeavors, even if I think it is silly or it is not my taste. As long as it does not involve hacking up bodies and burying them in the backyard, I will be his number 1 fan and supporter!<br /><br />Keep writing! You are an inspiration to those of us who wish we wrote more!Fish Out of Waterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15483391844212535708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-41770220975094489542011-11-14T20:06:25.091-05:002011-11-14T20:06:25.091-05:00Daisy, I'm not sure you'd win that bet.
C...Daisy, I'm not sure you'd win that bet.<br /><br />Chris1, I'm pretty sure you're right.<br /><br />Chris2, I can never find them anyway, so it doesn't matter<br /><br />CM, your grandmother is cool.<br /><br />JC, naw, it's really just me trying to wrap my head around the ridiculousness. You just get to witness it! :) If I wanted to avoid it, I could have just modified his local host file so it would override his dns so he couldn't get to it.<br /><br />UB, well said.<br /><br />Semky, I never thought of that. I doubt it, but anything is possible!<br /><br />Cory, it's weird, right?<br /><br />KC, oh god. I hope not. ha<br /><br />Muskrat, thanks for that. Interesting perspective for sure. We should have a few beers sometime. <br /><br />Anon, she's in the book! I mention her in the intro, but she was 8 years younger than I was, so we didn't interact much.<br /><br />BG, the funny part is, I think my mom would have probably been ok with it.<br /><br />Awesome, how the heck did you manage that feat?<br /><br />Theresa, that's really funny! I'm glad he still got a laugh out of it, editing and all.<br /><br />Ross, yeah, you're probably right. <br /><br />Amiboo -- He'd probably remember it completely differently.<br /><br />Rider, dear god, that sounds horrible! good luck.Johnny Virgilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-76199956481185435592011-11-14T15:43:17.409-05:002011-11-14T15:43:17.409-05:00Wow, JV, that is really thought-provoking. Yes, re...Wow, JV, that is really thought-provoking. Yes, relationships with parents certainly are complicated... my father is gone now but my mother and I are still working things out after 40+ years.<br /><br />I was absurdly proud of my blog when I first started and mistakenly thought my mother would be pleased that I was doing something productive with my Communications degree (I'm not in my paid employment at the moment, unfortunately). There was one photo of her in my initial post, ca. 1965, where I thought she looked beautiful. (I was starting at the beginning of my career in my chosen sport and she's the one who introduced me to it, so that's the only reason why she was pictured) Unfortunately, Mom did not agree. I was told not to use any more pictures of her under any circumstances and furthermore, why would anyone care/want to read what I wrote??? To say I was crushed would be an understatement. I was so proud and with one well-aimed shot she took the wind right out of my sails.<br /><br />Fortunately, I decided that I wasn't going to quit writing and if she didn't want to read anymore, well, then she didn't have to. And I don't think she's looked at my blog since. However, any time I have mentioned my parents I've been careful not to say anything that might "upset" her, just in case. Don't need the headache.<br /><br />Of course this is also the same parent who once told my brother that she "owned" me, and whose answer when I asked her when I might "catch up" and finally be viewed by her as an equal adult was "Never." >.<<br /><br />I understand completely your angst and worry about your dad reading but please, please, JV do NOT start censoring yourself or God forbid, stop WRITING. Your faithful followers would be so very sad and you would lose a very important outlet for your thoughts and feelings. I believe your dad probably knows more about the "real" you than you think, and I truly believe he loves you an awful lot anyway. Keep on, man!<br /><br />[P.S. You have a sister????]RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-44126853079453123362011-11-14T13:04:51.860-05:002011-11-14T13:04:51.860-05:00OMG, OMG the Google Search posts - my toenails are...OMG, OMG the Google Search posts - my toenails are curling at the thought of your old school father reading them, but they're some of my favorite posts and I'd be devastated if you stopped writing them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-86709468576598548992011-11-14T12:42:53.511-05:002011-11-14T12:42:53.511-05:00I think your dad will love reading the posts about...I think your dad will love reading the posts about you and your brothers antics as children so I think he will like your book a lot. It will probably be interesting to see things from your POV as opposed to how he remembers things happening.Amiboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07846571307441158736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-10556999274645101712011-11-14T11:57:21.133-05:002011-11-14T11:57:21.133-05:00I write my blog knowing full well that my parents ...I write my blog knowing full well that my parents read it from time to time. And while I censor myself when I'm around them, I have no such device in my writing. So when they read my stuff, they often see a side of me that they didn't know existed.<br /><br />And they still love me.<br /><br />I'm sure the same is true with your father.<br /><br />And if he's as conservative as you say, he'll probably stop reading your blog eventually.Ross Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992849406652481756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-56303361093017588092011-11-14T09:47:59.003-05:002011-11-14T09:47:59.003-05:00My parents are exactly the same as your dad. I ac...My parents are exactly the same as your dad. I actually wanted my dad to read your blog because there are a lot of things that he would find absolutely hilarious. The swearing however would make it not funny to him at all. I ended up editing the stories I wanted him to read and e-mailing it to him. I guess I compromised, but after knowing my dad for as long as I have, I just try to continue making him think that he did a good job bringing me up, and that includes using lady-like language.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393686092471682907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-89714039242348845492011-11-14T09:07:47.899-05:002011-11-14T09:07:47.899-05:00Just so you know, no one in my family knows about ...Just so you know, no one in my family knows about my blog. No one.<br /><br />Secondly, I am the parent of four grown "kids" and it's difficult for them to separate their childhood interactions with us as "Mom" and "Dad" with the adult interactions with us as Mom and Dad. They're constantly amazed at our lack of criticisms, our acceptance of f-bombs and our not questioning decisions they make, regardless of how bad they may seem to us. <br /><br />Give your Dad a chance. He just might surprise you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com