Sep 29, 2009

Bossy’s Favorite Things

This photo of Bossy’s dad.

Bossy has taken much better photos of her father, and yet everything here represents the way Bossy most often thinks about her dad: happy at work behind an avalanche of papers, a stethoscope within reach, taking a few minutes to eat his apple lunch while explaining something with big, capable hands.

Followed the next minute by giggles. Happy birthday, Bossy’s dad!

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20 comments

1. 1
   on September 29th, 2009 at 9:04 am
   kristin @ going country said:

   So wait. If a doctor eats an apple a day, who does he keep away?

   Happy birthday to your dad.


2. 2
   on September 29th, 2009 at 9:16 am
   Martha in Kansas said:

   Happy Birthday from Kansas, Bossy’s dad! NIce photo!

   Great question, Kristin!


3. 3
   on September 29th, 2009 at 9:25 am
   anne marie in philly said:

   happy happy birthday, bossy’s daddy!

   you raised a wonderful daughter!


4. 4
   on September 29th, 2009 at 9:34 am
   Martie said:

   Awww, your Dad is a Cutie Pie! I always wanted a REAL dad…He looks REAL.

   Happy BIrthday, REAL, Cutie Pie Dad!


5. 5
   on September 29th, 2009 at 10:04 am
   JOie said:

   Through the sunshine and the rain, God has brought you ’round again. Happy birthday!

   What kind of MD?


6. 6
   on September 29th, 2009 at 10:19 am
   Little Miss Sunshine State said:

   One of my favorite things is that Bossy’s Dad is one of her favorite things.

   Happy Birthday Dr Bossy’s Dad!


7. 7
   on September 29th, 2009 at 11:16 am
   GreatAunt said:

   Happy Birthday to Bossy’s Dad, and many happy returns!


8. 8
   on September 29th, 2009 at 11:30 am
   Shelly Brodsky said:

   75…..how cool is that? I’m Bossy’s dad’s oldest friend…..figuratively and probably literally!!! Beautiful Camden, N.J. circa 1940!!!!! In addition to wishing him HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I’m walking around sing, “You Gotta Have Heart” Love you, Rut!!!!


9. 9
   on September 29th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
   Debby said:

   He’s adorable! Happy Birthday!


10. 10
    on September 29th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
    Half Assed Kitchen said:

    Happy Birthday Bossy’s Dad! I love my teacher dad, but it sure would be nice if he were a cardiologist. Then he could check me out every six months and I’d never have to think I was always on the brink of a heart attack.


11. 11
    on September 29th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
    Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy said:

    Happy Birthday Bossy’s Dad!


12. 12
    on September 29th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
    Carroll said:

    I still love this picture of him! Y’know, you should run a “Best of Bossy” top ten photos contest. This one would be way up there, for sure — along with the one of your family skipping stones together…and the two goofs on the subway, and…oh, too many for just ten on top!

    Many happy returns, Bossy’s Dad, and here’s to many more! With a friend like Shelly, and a family like Bossy’s, surely life is very good


13. 13
    on September 29th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
    Heather said:

    happy birthday, bossy’s dad! i also love these photos.


14. 14
    on September 29th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
    Melissa said:

    Happy birthday Bossy’s Dad!


15. 15
    on September 29th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
    Reeb said:

    That’s an avalanche of papers alright. And a somewhat beleaguered jade plant in the window…

    Love the hand motion while the face is in focus.
    Giggles seem to bubble around the Bossy-Family cosmos.
    Happy bday, BD.


16. 16
    on September 29th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
    janny226 said:

    Aww, I love photos of Bossy’s dad. Happy Birthday, Dad!


17. 17
    on September 30th, 2009 at 12:59 am
    Caroline said:

    Happy Birthday–Hau`oli La Hanau–from Caroline in Hawai`i to Bossy’s Dad, with gratitude for raising such great kids… Bossy is my favorite blogger of them all. The one I save for last, like the mashed potatoes.

    My own dad, who has lived with me since his stroke in 1995, had a biopsy yesterday; his doc suspects esophageal cancer, possibly stage III. I am kind of reeling. So please hug your dad, Bossy, for me–and send good thoughts in MY dad’s direction, okay?


18. 18
    on September 30th, 2009 at 2:15 am
    Victoria said:

    Happy Birthday Bossy’s Dad. I sure wish you were my doctor. I think I’d feel immediately better about EVERYTHING!


19. 19
    on September 30th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
    Helena said:

    Can I just say that Bossy’s dad looks like the loveliest man in the world!


20. 20
    on October 1st, 2009 at 2:36 pm
    Pop and Ice said:

    Your Dad is hot! I love a man with a beard!