Laura~your dad sounds charming. Like he’s somewhere between the art of letter writing and modern times. It makes me think this is how my dear dad would handle Facebook if he were still with us. Wishing your dad an awesome Fathers Day.
Your Dad seems to fall into the older person’s syndrome of thinking that people are actually communicating with him, personally, and that politeness requires a response. (As opposed to, say, people advertising their presence online…)
and speaking of self promotion, what’s with your commenters plugging adverts for their own blogs? I thought this was about your Dad. How rude!
(I guess I’m revealing my own, uh, age demographic.)
Hey Linda,
The blog links are generated automatically by the Commentluv plugin. And they’re totally welcome. If my readers like someone’s comment, they might want to check out the commenter’s blog. Wins all around. Now, just leaving a link and no comment is another story. That’s called spam.
Mr. Elf says
That’s so sweet to love your dad like that:) Makes me think about where did I put mine.. <- joking of course. haha.
margaret says
If monogrammed Goyard crotches did exist, Simon Doonan would be the first to have one.
Jill Rowe says
Love this! yes, it is politeness that keeps him in the game. He must think your hubby is a bit tweaked!
Small world I just saw an article on SD’s new Shelter Island digs, you can share with your dad!
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/celebrity-homes/2012/jonathan-adler-simon-doonan-shelter-island-home-slideshow#slide=1
Hillary Rubin says
love love love this… Simon Doonan is a legend. Now so your father. Hysterical!
Laura says
My dad is already pretty legendary. Have you seen his Daily Show appearance? Scroll to bottom of this:
https://www.talkingshrimp.com/gifts-for-dad-who-feels-everything
Melanie says
This just made my day. Seriously.
Laura says
Mine too.
Jen Len says
Crotch is the new clutch. Your dad is cool.
Laura says
It is. I have a few holiday crotches, but need a more summery crotch for this season.
Jean says
Laura~your dad sounds charming. Like he’s somewhere between the art of letter writing and modern times. It makes me think this is how my dear dad would handle Facebook if he were still with us. Wishing your dad an awesome Fathers Day.
Laura says
Yes, Jean – he handles Facebook in a very “Dad” way. I’ll relay your wishes in case he can’t “log on” to my blog.
Leona Mizrahi says
D.S. sighting, Goyard + fluorescent. Sounds pretty hip to me;)
Laura says
It was a “hipsters only” elevator. My husband’s no slouch himself.
Linda G. says
Your Dad seems to fall into the older person’s syndrome of thinking that people are actually communicating with him, personally, and that politeness requires a response. (As opposed to, say, people advertising their presence online…)
and speaking of self promotion, what’s with your commenters plugging adverts for their own blogs? I thought this was about your Dad. How rude!
(I guess I’m revealing my own, uh, age demographic.)
thanks for the sweet post.
Laura says
Hey Linda,
The blog links are generated automatically by the Commentluv plugin. And they’re totally welcome. If my readers like someone’s comment, they might want to check out the commenter’s blog. Wins all around. Now, just leaving a link and no comment is another story. That’s called spam.
Nathalie Lussier says
So adorable! And hilarious.
Laura says
Right? I knew you’d appreciate it.
Laura says
Okay, I also love that you left his aol email uncovered. I didn’t even think they were in business anymore… Classic
Laura says
Yes, I thought that was a key piece of information! Just completes the picture.
Heather says
Amazing! Now I love your dad too!
Laura says
He’s lovable. But you should know, he has a Bronx accent. Not a Scottish one, like your dad.
Leeann says
Well I read it as crutch too the first time and I have no idea who Simon is
Bernardo says
YES!! I’ve never met your dad but I love him!
Laura says
This pretty much sums him up!