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June 21, 2008

Three Dads, Three Social Networks, and Quality Time

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 8:15 am

Three Dads I Admire

Dad

When I talk about my dad, people often assume that we must have been inseparable. Actually, we only got short bursts of time together. My dad had two families — one at home and the folks who came to his saloon.

When Jason Falls. talks about his barely two-month old daughter, I think, “Yeah, she’s going to look up to him like I look up to my dad.” Then my brain immediately connects to a photo of a young Brogan girl. I’m fairly certain she’s sure that the sun rises over her dad. I’m lucky to know two more guys who, like my dad, seem to have two families — one at home and one related to the computer screen.

Three dads, three daughters, three families at home, and three huge social / professional networks to tend.

Bet it’s not just their daughters who have felt the value of quality time.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
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11 Comments to “Three Dads, Three Social Networks, and Quality Time”

  1. June 21st, 2008 at 8:21 am
    James From BabySpot.com said

    Very Nice!!!

  2. June 21st, 2008 at 9:09 am
    Vicky H said

    Beautiful post. So brief, yet it has so much meaning. It’s great to see dad’s honored on another day besides Father’s Day.

    One day is just not enough. Inspiration needs to come often to all of us and be a constant reminder that what we do does make a difference and influences peoples lives.

    Go dad’s!

    Vicky H

  3. June 21st, 2008 at 9:15 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Vicky!
    It was enlightening and fun to see what the three guys have in common, especially since it crosses so many years. I’m with you — great dads deserve to be noticed. :)

  4. June 21st, 2008 at 10:06 am
    Chris Brogan... said

    In a lot of ways, I run a saloon. I’ve talked about social networks being your local pub before. Funny how you’ve brought it back by linking me to your Dad and Jason, two guys who know what amazing daughters mean to their lives.

    Thanks, Liz.

  5. June 21st, 2008 at 11:22 am
    Pamir | Reiki Help Blog said

    Yep know what ya mean. My 9 yr old wants his own blog now & likes Plurk more than me!

  6. June 21st, 2008 at 1:16 pm
    Vicky H said

    Testing backlinking… Don’t mind me… I’m not here…

    Three Dads, Three Social Networks, and Quality Time

  7. June 21st, 2008 at 4:14 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Thanks, James!
    Dads are important. You’ll never hear otherwise from me.

  8. June 21st, 2008 at 4:17 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Chris,
    Thank for coming over, your comment, and your link. You know without a word that I agree.

    Welcome to my saloon. It’s always been a reflection of my dad’s. My Blogging Goal — My Father’s Saloon, A Blogging Story

  9. June 21st, 2008 at 4:21 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Pamir!
    Doubt parents will ever win out over video games. :)

  10. June 22nd, 2008 at 11:46 am
    Jason Falls said

    Wow, that was beautiful. Thank you for the connection. I’ve heard you talk about your dad before and if Katie gets to half of that, I’ll be a proud papa. Wonderfully done, Mrs. Strauss.

  11. June 22nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Thanks, Jason,
    A daughter can tell when a dad hung the moon. :)

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