3/17/2015

18 Responses to “Happy Birthday to My Dad”

1. May his memory be eternal, Patterico.

   And Happy Name Day to you.

   nk (dbc370) — 3/17/2015 @ 7:38 am

   
   

2. My father-in-law did make it to his 90th birthday, 3 days ago. After he passes, I’ll mention to him he should look up your dad. Being of an age, I’m sure they’ll have much in common – including raising fine sons.

   Pat* (bbc344) — 3/17/2015 @ 8:23 am

   
   

3. Patrick,
   It’s a wonderful tradition and it reminds e that although my fater is also gone,he’s not forgotten.Thanks Corwin

   corwin (137e3d) — 3/17/2015 @ 8:50 am

   
   

4. Happy St Patrick’s Day to your father and you and all of the little Pattericos.

   The Dana who isn't Irish! (f6a568) — 3/17/2015 @ 9:06 am

   
   

5. Our Dad left lasting memories and traditions that Patrick, our sisters and our mom will cherish forever. But he would have been especially proud, and a tad bit pleased with this one because he loved the fact his birthday was on St. Patrick’s day – and loved to share that fact with all that he could. This does that in a way he never could have imagined.

   Brotherico (f6957a) — 3/17/2015 @ 9:24 am

   
   

6. I didn’t know your father but I imagine him singing When Irish Eyes are Smiling. It reminds me of Spring, happiness, and being young at heart.

   DRJ (e80d46) — 3/17/2015 @ 9:45 am

   
   

7. Éirinn go Brách to you and your Father!

   reff (c40265) — 3/17/2015 @ 9:54 am

   
   

8. happy birthday to your father! I think of my own just about every day and I miss him.

   Colonel Haiku (2601c0) — 3/17/2015 @ 11:06 am

   
   

9. This should be a reminder for everyone who still has their Father around to
   talk to, to make a point to do so more often.

   Once they’re gone, all you’ll have is the memories. (which is a lot, but still . .)

   Make some memories today.
   (even if they’re cantankerous and opinionated, they’re your progenitor)

   jakee308 (49ccc6) — 3/17/2015 @ 11:22 am

   
   

10. Missing my dad today. Everyday really.

    papertiger (c2d6da) — 3/17/2015 @ 12:20 pm

    
    

11. Happy birthday to your dad, Patterico.

    bridget (498a63) — 3/17/2015 @ 1:15 pm

    
    

12. Best wishes on this day, Patterico: good memories and the loss both.

    My father did not do well after my mother passed away. So he is now a shadow of who he once was. But I call him each week. Some calls are better than others. But I make certain every interaction I have with him (no matter what he says, and he says some hurtful stuff sometimes) is a positive one. I focus on the good things, and tell him that he mattered, and that I love him.

    Our fathers cast long shadows.

    To lighten the mood, here is a biologist’s view of St. Patrick’s Day:

    https://youtu.be/L6dzUOYTQtQ

    I will raise a glass to your father tonight, as I play that tune.

    Simon Jester (affe54) — 3/17/2015 @ 1:25 pm

    
    

13. Happy St. Patterico Day to your Dad.

    mg (31009b) — 3/17/2015 @ 2:08 pm

    
    

14. Sláinte!

    Beldar (fa637a) — 3/17/2015 @ 2:23 pm

    
    

15. God Bless

    EPWJ (9dacda) — 3/17/2015 @ 3:23 pm

    
    

16. Looks like BK had a bad day in court today. So, in addition to St Patrick’s Day and Patterico’s dad, lets raise a glass to that too. Perhaps Patterico will have more to say about this later.

    http://legalinsurrection.com/2015/03/brett-kimberlin-lawsuit-against-mandy-nagy-dismissed/#comments

    elissa (9684cf) — 3/17/2015 @ 3:55 pm

    
    

17. So long as someone remembers us, we truly do not die.

    Happy Birthday, Mr. Patterico.

    creeper (cd5d97) — 3/17/2015 @ 4:49 pm

    
    

18. Happy birthday to your father, and a happy day for you and yours.

    htom (4ca1fa) — 3/17/2015 @ 5:21 pm