Comments on: Day 113: My Own Sugar Daddy http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212 This American candy addict/journalist in France writes about quitting candy – and all desserts – for at least one year Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:27:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Antonia Goodland http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-9049 Antonia Goodland Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:49:27 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-9049 That was a beautiful essay Dana and I am crying dammit. It touched a real cord in me somewhere. Maybe it reminded me on some level of my own father who might have been from the same planet too and arrived in the same starship! The mean alcoholic with all the charm and irresistible appeal. Sadly I have to admit that even to this day I am 'Daddy Damaged'. Love ya girl. A x x x x :sad: That was a beautiful essay Dana and I am crying dammit. It touched a real cord in me somewhere. Maybe it reminded me on some level of my own father who might have been from the same planet too and arrived in the same starship! The mean alcoholic with all the charm and irresistible appeal. Sadly I have to admit that even to this day I am ‘Daddy Damaged’. Love ya girl. A x x x x :sad:

]]> By: Skye http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-4689 Skye Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:48:34 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-4689 I only recently saw Paper Moon for the first time and was captivated; what an endearing comparison for you. I only recently saw Paper Moon for the first time and was captivated; what an endearing comparison for you.

]]> By: Paul E. Baylor http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-3995 Paul E. Baylor Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:45:46 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-3995 That was really touching. I think the honesty of the piece and the delicate balance you struck between telling the trials of dealing with your Dad's alcohol problem and your genuine love for your father really showed skill as writer and story teller. I think though your situation is not typical, the fact is that we all have to find ways to to make a model of the relationship that works in spite of of the challenges. No one has that "Leave to Beaver" model of a family. That aspect of your tale, really makes your story really resonate- we all have to build relationships that work using what we all bring to the table. Really one of the best things you have written. Paul Baylor, esq Anderson, IN That was really touching.
I think the honesty of the piece and the delicate balance you struck between telling the trials of dealing with your Dad’s alcohol problem and your genuine love for your father really showed skill as writer and story teller.
I think though your situation is not typical, the fact is that we all have to find ways to to make a model of the relationship that works in spite of of the challenges. No one has that “Leave to Beaver” model of a family. That aspect of your tale, really makes your story really resonate- we all have to build relationships that work using what we all bring to the table.
Really one of the best things you have written.
Paul Baylor, esq
Anderson, IN

]]> By: Michaele http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-347 Michaele Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:50:29 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-347 Dana You summed up the soul and spirit of a loving and troubled soul. In the end he wanted his mother(another woman in his life) to know he made peace . You have found a way to honor, laugh. Live,and feel pain as a daughter. I have so much respect for you. I have to say though you write with the wit of your father and see the same humor. He may be gone but some has stayed. I am so happy I have the honor to have you as my cousin.And I did cry every time I have read it. You are amazing. See you in oct Love Michaele Thank you Dana
You summed up the soul and spirit of a loving and troubled soul. In the end he wanted his mother(another woman in his life) to know he made peace . You have found a way to honor, laugh. Live,and feel pain as a daughter. I have so much respect for you. I have to say though you write with the wit of your father and see the same humor. He may be gone but some has stayed.
I am so happy I have the honor to have you as my cousin.And I did cry every time I have read it.
You are amazing.
See you in oct
Love
Michaele
Thank you

]]> By: mike http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-340 mike Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:03:58 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-340 Great stuff Dana, very appropriate now, thanks. Maybe Hughie will meet you, I hope so. If not meeting me is the next best thing:-) Hugs Mike Great stuff Dana, very appropriate now, thanks.

Maybe Hughie will meet you, I hope so. If not meeting me is the next best thing:-)
Hugs
Mike

]]> By: Tudor http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-324 Tudor Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:43:05 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-324 Dana, well, needless to say, this had Michaele in tears. I believe we can share some wonderful stories the next time we're together on the Cape. You must write a book about him. He was truly one of a kind and those of us who knew him are so fortunate. Talk about "thinking out of the box", he was the original on this one. What a mind. It seems the apple did not fall far from the tree. Thanks. Dana, well, needless to say, this had Michaele in tears. I believe we can share some wonderful stories the next time we’re together on the Cape. You must write a book about him. He was truly one of a kind and those of us who knew him are so fortunate. Talk about “thinking out of the box”, he was the original on this one. What a mind. It seems the apple did not fall far from the tree. Thanks.

]]> By: Gail http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-322 Gail Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:32:42 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-322 Your piece on your father was so beautiful... I am so glad you are doing your blog because otherwise you wouldn't have this outlet for this kind of thing and these gems would not be shared, just tucked away in a journal somewhere. Now I can see why no man can measure up (or down!). Thank you for sharing these personal memories, even if it feels funny to open up to the grande public like that. It's worth it! You have writing that needs to see the light of day! Your piece on your father was so beautiful… I am so glad you are doing your blog because otherwise you wouldn’t have this outlet for this kind of thing and these gems would not be shared, just tucked away in a journal somewhere. Now I can see why no man can measure up (or down!). Thank you for sharing these personal memories, even if it feels funny to open up to the grande public like that. It’s worth it! You have writing that needs to see the light of day!

]]> By: Joan http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-321 Joan Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:24:54 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-321 He was the craziest SOB that ever lived. The funniest, most sensitive, wittiest,outspoken, curious, reliable, generous, honest,most loving, unforgettable PIA that ever lived. You are not cursed to have his genes Dana you are blessed. I could write volumes about his wild sense of humor.He is missed every day! .He promised I would hear from him from time to time and I have. All I can say is I never thought it would be through you. He is roaring now with that wonderful laughter. God how he loved you. I do hope you know how deeply. Much Love, J xo He was the craziest SOB that ever lived. The funniest, most sensitive, wittiest,outspoken, curious, reliable, generous, honest,most loving, unforgettable PIA that ever lived. You are not cursed to have his genes Dana you are blessed. I could write volumes about his wild sense of humor.He is missed every day!

.He promised I would hear from him from time to time and I have. All I can say is I never thought it would be through you. He is roaring now with that wonderful laughter. God how he loved you. I do hope you know how deeply. Much Love, J xo

]]> By: Lisa Marley http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-320 Lisa Marley Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:59:01 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-320 Dana, I just read your Father's Day story on Ted. What a riot. You described him well. As children we knew him on his best behavior. By the way, one of my funny Ted stories that my mom liked to share was Ted's story of when a cop pulled Ted over for something and he ran out of his car, bent over and threw his hands on the hood of his car and yelled out to the officer "don't shoot." After the cop checked him out and was apparently amused said "alright you crazy old bastard, get out of here." Dana, I just read your Father’s Day story on Ted. What a riot. You described him well. As children we knew him on his best behavior.
By the way, one of my funny Ted stories that my mom liked to share was Ted’s story of when a cop pulled Ted over for something and he ran out of his car, bent over and threw his hands on the hood of his car and yelled out to the officer “don’t shoot.” After the cop checked him out and was apparently amused said “alright you crazy old bastard, get out of here.”

]]> By: Sandy Heyman http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212&cpage=1#comment-318 Sandy Heyman Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:28:20 +0000 http://www.ayearwithoutcandy.com/?p=1212#comment-318 I am deeply touched by this fascinating tribute to your father. I feel as if I have shared some beautiful memories with you. I am deeply touched by this fascinating tribute to your father. I feel as if I have
shared some beautiful memories with you.

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