The good thing about Dad being dead is I save money on Father’s Day gifts.
However, since I have no kids, I get no gifts either. Ain’t life a bitch.
My dad, Thomas Henry Humphreys Jr., was a multi-millionaire. He was the life of the party, smart as nuts, and could play every instrument. He was whimsical and hilarious. He owned seven Rolls Royce cars when I was born. I still remember how they smelled on the inside. Coach leather.
Then the booze got him. The booze gets a lot of dads. He died when I was 21 years old of a broken heart, worn-out liver, and hopeless attitude.
I went to his bank after he died to withdraw all his money.
$318.
I have always wondered what my life would be like if Dad was around to ask questions, get advice, and help me navigate life. Damn, he was smart. I would be a millionaire now if he could have mentored me. That is for sure.
I was always in awe of him. A therapist once told me that 1 in 1000 people have true charm. Dad was one of them. Bill Clinton is one of them. I bet Taylor Swift is too.
Listen Dad, and I know you are listening because of the weird shit that happens when I think about you. Happy Father’s Day you big idiot. I can’t wait to have a conversation with you when we meet again.
Trey
My father passed a few weeks ago and we were having another tiff so he wasn't really talking to me. My relationship with him really made me wonder how a father could get so far away from his kids. I still don't get it and now I'm a stepdad and even on my stepkids worst days I wouldn't run away.
Anyways, Father's Day always makes me upset but yeah I hope that your father's problems are left with him, alcohol destroys everyone and almost got me from age 20 to my late 30s.