My Dad was a commercial artist (he did portraits and still lifes at home) and put two kids through college. How he did that still amazes me. He commuted from the north shore of Boston through downtown to Dorchester. What an ordeal that must have been.

I joined the ranks of commuters when I moved to the Bay Area. I'll spare you those stories (for now, anyway)

After the commercial art job, Dad had a succession of jobs. He worked his butt off. I recall his job reviewing trust funds for the state. And then that office closed when the federal government took it over. He did get to see all his grandchildren.

My daughter was too young to understand what I did at my many jobs, but that's actually OK. Kids learn from their time with you, and hopefully, I gave her a good example of integrity and trust.

Seeing how that gift has flourished is the greatest gift I can get this Father's Day, being so far away, but she and her husband did treat me recently to a nice brunch, and of course, frozen yogurt, when I visited.

CIAO to all Dads today.

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And I can gladly say, these have been the most incredible days of my life. I want to be more ambitious and more active for my kid, in ways I hadn't thought before.

Happy Father's day to all.

Taking something apart and trying to fix it was his way of figuring it out. I really appreciated that, and I find myself operating in similar ways.

He also had a fearless approach and the belief that he could fix it. I never saw him give up on a project—almost to a fault. There are areas for improvement in that approach, like asking for help.

Thanks, Dad, for inspiring me to fix things, take on challenges, be fearless, and believe I can succeed if I applied myself.

To all dads out there. Happy Father's Day.

I wrote this as I was motivated to fix my espresso machine last week https://x.com/dodeja/status/2068170135911981068

It isn't easy, I have been struggling immensely (plug: I wrote about it at https://asukawang.com/blog/leap-of-faith ), but now she's seven months old and it has been a lot better.

I look forward to all the things I could do for her. A home-made jukebox with NFC tags on cassettes I once saw on HN really interests me, but I reckon a 3D printer would be necessary or at least very handy and there's not a lot of room left in my house. Also I prefer a non-bambu lab option (such as Prusa) but the price gap is kind of significant. Still have time to figure this out I guess.

I love to carry my kid but sprinting around while carrying the extra load did a number on the feet. You can largely prevent it just by spending $50 on a proper insole.

My kid is my favorite thing in my life. So tiring, so rewarding. And after a year of wincing walking barefoot, I can finally run again. Don't lose running time with your kid, buy insoles.

Happy fathers day.

This morning felt very different though. I have been getting used (gladly) to waking up with her smile and today with her holding my finger.

That was the best gift ever and getting to take photo with her and my dad :)

Happy Father’s Day

It resonates with me and if you’ve grown a business while raising a family I think it hits more authentic than anything else I’ve seen.

Happy Father’s Day fellas!

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A Note from the Founder: Happy Father’s Day

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[image of middle aged founder sitting with 2 sons on a tailgate]

My boys and I wanted to wish all the Dads out there a Happy Father's Day.

This year is a special one for me. It's the first year both of my sons can officially wear a pair of BRUNT boots.

Now, my youngest is technically a full size too small for his to actually fit. But he doesn't care, he puts them on and wears them proudly. Seeing them both running around the yard in the gear I've poured my entire soul into changes everything. It puts the last few years of literal blood, sweat, and tears right into perspective.

Knowing there are millions of you out there lacing up our gear every single day - many of whom are Dads - ties Father's Day all together. It connects my why - from my customers, straight back to my sons.

So today, I didn't want to just send you some generic corporate holiday greeting. I want you to know I feel what you feel. I understand the daily grind. I know the toll of the early mornings, the quiet sacrifices, and the heavy guilt we carry when the job takes us away from the people we love.

If this note resonates with you, it's a clear sign that you aren't just a Dad.

You're a great one. Happy Father's Day from my boys and I to you and yours. Enjoy it.

You've damn sure earned it.

En Giroard Eric Girouard, Founder & CEO

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads here. And happy Father's Day to my own Dad, who isn't with us anymore, but gave me a great upbringing and lessons I'll carry with me the rest of my life.

We sometimes flirt with the idea of having more, but we are sadly done. The years fly by. It is truly a wonderful experience.

Happy Father's Day to all of you out there!

- lost him 2 months later

- FML

And for those who had a particularly difficult childhood, for those who may still struggle with the trauma of abuse and neglect, here are some resources you may find useful:

* "Adult children of emotionally immature parents" by Lindsay Gibson.

* https://old.reddit.com/r/AdultChildren+CPTSD+EstrangedAdultC...

It takes time, but there are people and resources that can help you. You are not alone.

If you're not a father and are thinking about it, just jump into it, it's the most phenomenal and rewarding experience!

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