I think I’m very lucky to be an adult male who does not have an adversarial relationship with my father. It seems like there are many men in their 20s and 30s who feel at odds with their fathers for a variety of reasons, and I’ve never been in that situation. Sure, there was that period during my senior year of high school when I was 16-17 and a total asshole, but that’s just part of adolescence. Other than that brief period of my life, it’s been pretty smooth sailing.
While I know that I am very strongly my mother’s child – I have her brain, her ability to manipulate, her sense of humor, her worldview – my father made some extremely valuable contributions. I’ve learned to be stubborn when necessary, to fight for what’s right, to work hard, and to try to do things that I don’t know if I can do. But most importantly, I can thank him for setting an amazing example when it comes to treating women with respect and love, and for demonstrating the power of a fierce sense of loyalty and devotion.
I usually wouldn’t write a post like this for a family member’s birthday, but I know that my dad reads my blog sometimes. He’s never told me that he does, and I know that he finds it offensive and horrifying and horrible and unnecessary, but he still reads it as his way of keeping up on my life. And that small action speaks volumes.
Happy birthday, Dad.
No, he’s not blind. Just cool.
Twitter: Blogography
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Avitable!
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Awww! Happy birthday, Avitable, Sr! (No naked birthday pics for your dad?) That was a sweet post. From someone who has no relationship with her real father (and prefers it that way), I envy you. ROFL @ him not being blind!
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Avitable. Your boy, he’s all right.
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Was it your dad or your mom that instilled in you the importance of fighting for your right to party?
Happy Birthday to the Man Who Helped Spawn a Monster!
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Twitter: nycwatchdog
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Oh he can’t be your dad… you two look nothing alike!!!
Now where did I put my glasses…
Oh, and Happy Birthday Mr. Avitable!!!!!!
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Twitter: Amanda234
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Avitable
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Awww… you’re dad is a cutie!
Happy Birthday Daddy Ahmoo!
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That is not your Father. That is your twin brother. What a handsome man.
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Twitter: Readerwrites
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Your dad is handsome and virile and wise. Good gracious, if he were not married, Nina would be up on your dad. How does that make you feel?
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Avitable!
See, it’s not always “offensive and horrifying and horrible” around here! :batting:
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What a handsome man he is!
Now go out and get yourself some big black frames
With the glass so dark thay wont even know your name
And the choice is up to you cause they come in two classes:
Rhinestone shades or cheap sunglasses
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Happy Birthday Mr. Avitable!
~ZZtop (HA! I sooo crack myself up!) :lmao:
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i’m loving the woman behind him…
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Awww you old softy!
Happy Happy Birthday Mr Avitable!
(Was he 12 when you were born? He doesn’t look old enough to be your Dad!)
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Happy Birthday, Cool Dad.
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hey hey! Another Gemini! Happy day-after-my-birthday Birthday Daddy A!
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Happy Birthday! :rose:
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:crying: :crying:
Happy Birthday Adam’s Dad.
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Your dad’s birthday is within three weeks of father’s day? That’s going to cut into his holiday loot.
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Happy Birthday, Avitable’s daddy! He really doesn’t look old enough to be your dad.
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You know…that woman in the booth behind him? With the glasses? I think I nailed her.
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Happy Birthday Mr. Avitable. And is totally wrong that I think your dad is kinda sexy? :sexytime:
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Twitter: hellohahanarf
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Happy birthday, Avitadad!!
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Twitter: hellohahanarf
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p.s. your dad is hot. sorry, but i had to say it. he really is cute.
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He sounds like a wonderful man. Hope he has a lovely day!
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Happy Birthday Mr Avitable
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Twitter: hismuse
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Happy birthday Daddy Avitable, enjoy your day!
ps. Avi, you look JUST like him.
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Twitter: http://whall.org/blog
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Happy bday to Dadam.
I’m pretty close to both my parents and have been all my life. I’ve been really blessed to have great relationships with great parents.
About the worst thing I ever did in his eyes, and he thought it one of the most vile, embarrasing and horrible things a human being can do is… I can hardly say it…
It was reading and commenting on this blog.
There, I said it. I feel cleaner somehow.
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Ha pee berth dame mist scarab itty bull! We’ll owe view sew mulch!
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Happy Birthday Papa Avitable!
Geez,Adam, you guys look a LOT alike…and he looks too young to be your father!
Plus, yeah, he is hot.
Why does that make me feel so dirty?????
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Adam,
It sounds like the general concensus is that your dad is Hot! I wonder how many of us ladies wanna Do him? :sexytime:
Does that make your Dad a DILF?
*Naughty Smile*
~ZZ
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Happy Birthday Adam’s Cute Dad. From someone who also finds this blog sometimes horrifying, but I find it necessary to visit here everyday.
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So now I know where all of those good looks come from!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. AVITABLE!
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Happy birthday, Mr. Avitable!
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Twitter: msmegan
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Avi, he’s almost as pretty as you are. Almost.
Happy Birthday Avitidad!
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Twitter: Jayman3768
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Happy Birthday Mr. Avitable!
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You know, he looks like he would have a much cooler blog than yours. Plus think of all the posts he could make of life with a demon child. Yeah, he could be the next He-Dooce. You should encourage him dude!
(running away in fear after the Dooce reference)
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Happy birthday to the man that clearly passed on his shades-wearing habits to his son.
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Avitable. You should be proud to have a son like Avitable and his many adventures he posts about in blogging land.
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Awww. Your dad is one cool looking dude.
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Twitter: LeSombre
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Happy B-Day Mr. Avitable!
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Happy birthday to Mr. Avitable… a very obviously cool dad, who produced an equally cool son. Many happy returns of the day!
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Avitable!!!!
Seriously- your dad is pretty hot. He really is!
And you kill me with your sweet posts. It makes me heart you more.
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Your dad is adorable, and you are sweet to write what you wrote about him. Happy Birthday to your dad!
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Happy Birthday Mr. Avitable! Sometimes we see the softer side of your son whether he wants us to or not. :rose:
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He looks like an older Jon Favreau.
I’m happy for the relationship you have with your father and wish him a happy birthday.
(My dad is a Trophy Dad too.)
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Happy Birthday Mr. Avitable.
Isn’t it funny how they keep reading even though they must be doing it looking through their fingers afraid of what they might see?
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Your daad had some pretty cool sperm.
Happy Birthday Mr. A!
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That is really sweet. Happy Bday to your Dad! Yo are lucky to have him.
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I am such a fucktard I cant even get my own name right.
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Oh, sorry. Wrong blog.
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Twitter: tlkaply
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Many happy returns of whatever day it was, Mr A. Your son totally doesn’t suck. :thumbsup:
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That was a ridiculously sweet post Avi, Bless you and Happy Birthday Daddy Avi!
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Twitter: CorrinRenee
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aww…that’s a very sweet post. i’ve come to terms with the fact that sometimes having a soft spot isn’t so bad.
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Twitter: poppycede
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Awwwww!
Happy birthday to your dad!
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Thanks to everyone for the well wishes for my dad!
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Happy Birthday, Avitable’s Daddy!
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Happy Birthday to a man who gave his son the perfect first name. Enjoy your dad now. Blink your eyes and suddenly he’s living in the back bedroom like mine is!
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He has a great head of hair….. WTF ?
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after all that all he gets is OutBack??? crikey – remind me not to be your Dad.
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