Father Knows Best...
It’s Father’s Day -- a time to give thanks and show some love to the men who have taken on one of the hardest jobs around: Fatherhood. The Sister City would like to give a shout-out to all the loving, caring, hard-working Dads who deserve lots of love and spoiling today.
A few of our favorite local Dads:
Jamiel Shaw, Sr. – Living through the nightmare of losing his beloved son, Jas, Jamiel Sr. did not fade quietly into the pain and desolation of grief and mourning. Instead, he became a pro-active leader in the push to stop the senseless loss of life on the streets of Los Angeles. With the introduction of Jamiel’s Law (pdf file), Jamiel Sr. hopes to spare other families the horror of losing a loved one to violence at the hands of criminals who should not be on the streets of our city. We are also very glad to have Jamiel Sr. here as a contributor at MayorSam's. Our thoughts, prayers, support and love are with you on this day.
Joe Barrett – MayorSam blogger and father of two, Joe B. is the fearless leader of the Sunland-Tujunga Alliance and the No Home Depot Campaign. He is a dedicated and tireless worker for the people of Sunland-Tujunga. Joe Barrett is a fine man with so much heart and soul (and a million fabulous stories about all the great musicians he's worked with), Sunland-Tujungans are extremely lucky to have him on their side. We're extremely lucky to have him here at MayorSam's.
Artur Cybulski & David Krassner -- Partners both personally and professionally, as well as the parents of two beautiful children, Artur and David have contributed to the lives of many
kids from all around the Los Angeles area. As directors of Camp Bravo, the
y have made it possible for young people interested in the performing arts to attend camp in a beautiful outdoor setting (the de Benneville Pines Camp Facility in Angelus Oaks, California). Not only do kids get to camp, but they also get to experience a non-competitive environment in which to immerse themselves in the thrill of performing. Among some of Camp Bravo’s awards: Educational Theatre Association Winner of the National Standing Ovation Award, California Thespian Society Hall of Fame Award, California Educational Theatre Association award for Outstanding Contribution to Educational Theatre. David and Artur can often be found at their children's school, helping with classroom productions, and at special school events -- sharing their amazing theatrical skills to delight of both students and teachers.
Jon Regardie - LA Downtown News Executive Editor Jon Regardie, a bit of a horse racing fan, was recently spotted with his one-year-old daughter in tow at a local restaurant where racing fans have been known to follow ponies. Dad was there to take in the Preakness, and although daughter was clearly calling for the bottle, Jon was adroit enough as a dad to know to withhold the bottle until the race itself. Daughter was getting crankier, but Jon refused to show the bottle until the horses were being loaded into the gate. Then, as the ponies were loading up, Jon then went to the bottle at last. Voila! A quiet and content baby, wire-to-wire!
A few of our favorite local Dads:
Jamiel Shaw, Sr. – Living through the nightmare of losing his beloved son, Jas, Jamiel Sr. did not fade quietly into the pain and desolation of grief and mourning. Instead, he became a pro-active leader in the push to stop the senseless loss of life on the streets of Los Angeles. With the introduction of Jamiel’s Law (pdf file), Jamiel Sr. hopes to spare other families the horror of losing a loved one to violence at the hands of criminals who should not be on the streets of our city. We are also very glad to have Jamiel Sr. here as a contributor at MayorSam's. Our thoughts, prayers, support and love are with you on this day.
Joe Barrett – MayorSam blogger and father of two, Joe B. is the fearless leader of the Sunland-Tujunga Alliance and the No Home Depot Campaign. He is a dedicated and tireless worker for the people of Sunland-Tujunga. Joe Barrett is a fine man with so much heart and soul (and a million fabulous stories about all the great musicians he's worked with), Sunland-Tujungans are extremely lucky to have him on their side. We're extremely lucky to have him here at MayorSam's.
Artur Cybulski & David Krassner -- Partners both personally and professionally, as well as the parents of two beautiful children, Artur and David have contributed to the lives of many
kids from all around the Los Angeles area. As directors of Camp Bravo, the
y have made it possible for young people interested in the performing arts to attend camp in a beautiful outdoor setting (the de Benneville Pines Camp Facility in Angelus Oaks, California). Not only do kids get to camp, but they also get to experience a non-competitive environment in which to immerse themselves in the thrill of performing. Among some of Camp Bravo’s awards: Educational Theatre Association Winner of the National Standing Ovation Award, California Thespian Society Hall of Fame Award, California Educational Theatre Association award for Outstanding Contribution to Educational Theatre. David and Artur can often be found at their children's school, helping with classroom productions, and at special school events -- sharing their amazing theatrical skills to delight of both students and teachers.Jon Regardie - LA Downtown News Executive Editor Jon Regardie, a bit of a horse racing fan, was recently spotted with his one-year-old daughter in tow at a local restaurant where racing fans have been known to follow ponies. Dad was there to take in the Preakness, and although daughter was clearly calling for the bottle, Jon was adroit enough as a dad to know to withhold the bottle until the race itself. Daughter was getting crankier, but Jon refused to show the bottle until the horses were being loaded into the gate. Then, as the ponies were loading up, Jon then went to the bottle at last. Voila! A quiet and content baby, wire-to-wire!
Robert Cohn – Dude… what are you thinking? A Valley resident, and active member o
f his community, Robert has agreed to take over as President of the exemplary Beckford Ave. PTA. In the PTA world (which is heavily Mom powered, and in which the ladies don’t always necessarily play nicely together), Rob’s been able to navigate around the landmines of personalities and has comfortably established himself as a leader among us yentas... uhhh, I mean... parents. He’s a stay-at-home dad, active at his temple, and an all-around Good Guy. While his children adore having Daddy around school, and as he is not entirely bad to look at… the Moms enjoy having him around, too.
George Lopez - In 2001, comedian (and dad) George Lopez became the first Latino to have headlined a keystone morning radio slot on an English-language station in LA—the nation’s top radio market. His career quickly shot up from there. A native son of the East Valley (there’s a special plate named after him at the legendary San Fernando tortilleria, Carrillos) George received the 2003 Imagen Vision Award, 2003 Latino Spirit Award for Excellence in Television and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award. No hacker himself on the golf course, George was a featured celebrity golfer in The 2004 Chrysler Bob Hope Classic and the 2004 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Lopez and his pro partner finished third in the Pebble Beach event.
Gavin Rossdale – What can you say about a young, hot, hands-on Rocker Dad who enjoys being The Daddy while his equally hot, rock-star-fashion-designer/icon-wife takes on the world -- other than “OH MY GOD GAVIN ROSSDALE IS SO HOT HOLDING THAT BABY!” If you’ve ever spied Gavin and young Kingston out and about in L.A., you’ve No Doubt seen his sweet Dad Skills in action. Gavin is one of L.A.’s cutest and most doting Dads in town.
(special Father's Day xoxo's for Mr. Doll and Valley Dad -- love you!)
f his community, Robert has agreed to take over as President of the exemplary Beckford Ave. PTA. In the PTA world (which is heavily Mom powered, and in which the ladies don’t always necessarily play nicely together), Rob’s been able to navigate around the landmines of personalities and has comfortably established himself as a leader among us yentas... uhhh, I mean... parents. He’s a stay-at-home dad, active at his temple, and an all-around Good Guy. While his children adore having Daddy around school, and as he is not entirely bad to look at… the Moms enjoy having him around, too.George Lopez - In 2001, comedian (and dad) George Lopez became the first Latino to have headlined a keystone morning radio slot on an English-language station in LA—the nation’s top radio market. His career quickly shot up from there. A native son of the East Valley (there’s a special plate named after him at the legendary San Fernando tortilleria, Carrillos) George received the 2003 Imagen Vision Award, 2003 Latino Spirit Award for Excellence in Television and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award. No hacker himself on the golf course, George was a featured celebrity golfer in The 2004 Chrysler Bob Hope Classic and the 2004 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Lopez and his pro partner finished third in the Pebble Beach event.
Gavin Rossdale – What can you say about a young, hot, hands-on Rocker Dad who enjoys being The Daddy while his equally hot, rock-star-fashion-designer/icon-wife takes on the world -- other than “OH MY GOD GAVIN ROSSDALE IS SO HOT HOLDING THAT BABY!” If you’ve ever spied Gavin and young Kingston out and about in L.A., you’ve No Doubt seen his sweet Dad Skills in action. Gavin is one of L.A.’s cutest and most doting Dads in town.
Wil Wheaton – Self described “actor, writer, poker player, stepfather, and (relatively) long-time blogger”, Wil Wheaton may be more familiar to you as one of the young actors in the film “Stand by Me”. Wil’s blog, WWdN:In Exile , proves that Geeks, and especially unrepentant Geeky Dads, can be totally and unabashedly adorable. Love, love, love him!
And finally... okay, so maybe technically he's not a father (that we know of) but in answer to the perennial question Who’s Your Daddy? -- In L.A., and especially around City Hall, there is but one answer: Zuma Dogg, beyotch (you better ask somebody)! Many a politico in this city has been pwned by Zuma with his tenacity and refusal to back down from an issue. His willingness to help, many times with issues dealing with kids and schools and the betterment of the pueblos (plus, no one does Journey like Zuma does Journey; damn, homeboy even out-Journey’s Steve Perry!) makes Zuma Dogg the Coolest Daddy-O in town.
To All Sister City Dads Everywhere -- have a great day; you've earned it!
And finally... okay, so maybe technically he's not a father (that we know of) but in answer to the perennial question Who’s Your Daddy? -- In L.A., and especially around City Hall, there is but one answer: Zuma Dogg, beyotch (you better ask somebody)! Many a politico in this city has been pwned by Zuma with his tenacity and refusal to back down from an issue. His willingness to help, many times with issues dealing with kids and schools and the betterment of the pueblos (plus, no one does Journey like Zuma does Journey; damn, homeboy even out-Journey’s Steve Perry!) makes Zuma Dogg the Coolest Daddy-O in town.
To All Sister City Dads Everywhere -- have a great day; you've earned it!
(special Father's Day xoxo's for Mr. Doll and Valley Dad -- love you!)
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Posted by Debbie @ 6/15/2008 03:00:00 AM
33 Comments:
You left out your Daddy, Huggyboy, Higby.
Why in the name of God would you include non-father Zuma Dogg in a tribute to Father's Day? Isn't there a Fool's Day (April 1), or Gadflies Day, or Pathetic Self-Promotion Day? Otherwise, it was very nice.
I'm a little ferclempt. Thanks for making it worth it!
A Goy like Dave Elliott shouldn't be using Yiddish words.
Unless of course, you happen to be Jewish; Oy! What a horrible thought.
Valley Doll,
Very nice tribute. Too bad the part about Zuma Dogg breezed right over 7:02's head. ZD has at least 15 children. Think about that one 7:02. Two bad some of them are out of the country wasting the city's money this Father's Day. Did that help 7:02?
That was nice until you ruined it by including ZD. And he has backed away, such as whenever someone important, like a Councilmember takes the time to talk to him. Then he feels an inflated sense of importance and becomes a pussycat.
Great tribute, Valley Doll-- and I agree w/ Anon 9:14AM. The "Zumemeister" not only provides sheer entertainment value, but he's actually incredibly well-informed on the issues. And he CARES about this city and it's people. His non-conformist presentational style only serves to point out the TRUE inane behavior of the pompous, self-serving, hypocritical, P.C. idiots of the council themselves. And it drives 'em NUTS! You can do no wrong, Zuma Dogg, but when you do, it's even funnier!
It went over my head, 9:14? After the author pays tribute to men devoted to their children, both living and dead, she digresses to ask, "Who’s Your Daddy? -- In L.A., and especially around City Hall, there is but one answer: Zuma Dogg, beyotch (you better ask somebody)!" I don't have to ask anybody: It's rapper slang for bitch. Nice touch. Now, for those of us too obtuse to understand your obvious reference to the mayor's trip to Israel, mocked this morning in a crude editorial cartoon in Daily News, explain why this blatantly insecure exhibitionist is anybody's father figure? Has it got something to do with his use of the word bitch?
One sniffs a former "Third Floor Mutt" ranting about.
You are one sick chick, ending and ruining it all with one psycho we normal parents wouldn't let around our kids alone for a minute. Who can't get through a two-minute public comment without losing it and screaming.
And you don't know what yenta means, I guess you meant shiksa - but since yenta means annoying pain in the ass, even as a Chicana, own it, girl.
The only thing one can sniff around here is Red Spot's stench.
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Like nearly everything you write, Red Spot, you're wrong. And in this case, more wrong than you can possibly imagine. You did manage, however, not to misspell anything, although I would argue "third-floor mutt" should be hyphenated. Right Zuma Dogg? OK, I just made myself laugh out loud.
Have a nice Father's Day everybody. Try not to refer to anyone as a bitch.
I think you are actually the only one who has actually used the word you are complaining about being used.
And I'm glad you made yourself laugh over a hyphen exclusion. Is that what you have been reduced to? Posting clarifications on Red Spot's hyphen usage? You're really moving up in the world.
You should get this tattooed on your head for Father's Day.
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Very nice tribute, Valley Doll.
Sending Big Daddy, Joe B. a very special Father's Day greeting from the mispacha up here in S-T!
That's hilarious - Zuma Dogg has 15 children. Actually make it 16.
Great post Valley Doll!
And yes I've seen Jon Regardie in action as a dad, he's a good one!
....and the one on the "third-floor" is the "bad seed" of the bunch. BTW, where do we fit in "Rocktard" and the "Chick"?
Neighborhood ne'er do well and the wacky, nosy neighbor from next door.
Only a nutty woman would think that Gwen Stefani is "hot." There are only about 10,000 hotter-than-her women in L.A.
Nuttey Doll is not one of them. Luv YUH. (watch. she loves negative attn. luv YUH. luv YUH.)
Higby, how can regardie be a "good dad" by bringing his young daughter, screaming for her bottle to a bar with racing fans?
That's when mom is supposed to step in. Preventing dad from bringing YOUNG children to places that are not so great for them. Dum dum. Go ahead. Kiss up now. "Jon Regardie is a fine man, writer and father."
i do like regardie, though. i should have said that. but that story makes you think.
1:05, You're right about Regardie, but remember, this was not posted by Red Spot, but by Valley Ditz.
What struck me was, why would she think a "good parent" of any gender, is one who brings their brat to an adult restaurant or bar -- here, to where people are racing aficianados -- and making said Brat wait and wait for her bottle, screaming and kicking and ruining the setting for everyone?
Yeah, we LOVE those parents, who have their brats ruin everyone's meal or drink or airplane flight, when they could just stick a bottle in the little monster's mouth?
I've been there as a parent, done that, and I KNOW the other side, how awful you feel when you get the looks of death, the Witches' Hexes, from people who want you to stuff a sock in your little darlings' mouth on a plane -- but that's when you have NO choice.
GOOD PARENTS DON'T BRING THEIR BABY BRATS TO SCREAM IN PUBLIC GROWN-UP venues.
Now we know what a terror Valley Ditz and her brood have been all over the city. AND they're doing the city a HUGE favor by sending Daddy Ditz downtown in an SUV to work, while she drives them around in the Valley in another one. Well, it oculd be worse -- they COULD be at a table next to YOU.
NO WONDER her ultimate Daddy figure is Zuma Dogg, the loud crazy.
Thanks, 1:27. Valley Ditz (she undoubtedly loves that we're talking about her; luv YUH) is the type of person who accuses you of not loving childen if you dare be bothered by her brats ruining your day.
She has a sense of entitlement and that her breeding should impact others. Luv YUH. Her only source of attention, since her guy stopped paying attention to her, is this blog. She should be working on her kiegels (however you spell it) if she wants to keep daddy ditz around. Luv YUH.
Aww,thanks Valley Doll! Very sweet of you to include me on this list!
2:17: That's kegels. Yeah, she's got an awful lot of talk about the other orifice getting plenty of action, but this one could use some, it seems to me. It might keep her away from Barbie doll tea parties, fantasies about six-pack college guys pulling her around in a rickshaw, and now, even ecstasies about Zuma Dogg. Aye- aye!
Ferclempt:
Some say this means "ragged" or "hassled". Mike Meyers of SNL popularized it to mean "teary-eyed." Can we get a judge's ruling on this?
A quick phone call to Abby Diamond,
our local yiddish expert gets us
a judges ruling.
farklemt : emotional, distraught, about to cry
ferclempt is an urban misspelling of the word that means about the same thing but includes confused.
You mean that there are people reading this that didn't realize or remember the "ferclempt" reference as Mike Myers' from SNL? What were you people doing during the 90's. I guess if you remember, you weren't there?
Are you saying that Zuma isn't a virgin?
What, no angry defense from Valley Ditz that her kegel end is getting as much action as the other one she's reported to us on, so passionately?
Sounds suspicious right there.
Look, that happens with a lot of moms and the fantasy of college guys not much older than her 12-year old pulling her around in a rickshaw (and that's just what she's admitted) is a dead giveaway. Worse, she thinks that porky middle aged dude in her PTA is hot, too.
Lots of young guys are hot for the older hotties. You gotta be a lot hotter than VD to make it happen, though. I wouldn't hit on her even if her Daddy Ditz IS stuck in rush-hour freeways half his life and leave plenty of opportunity.
VDoll, a very enjoyable article. !!
Ignore the misogynistic, Viagra-posterkidjerkoffs who need their mommies to wipe their asses, apparently. Complete waste of skin and air, the lot.
Onward and upward, gal!
I concure, Ms. Petrified. Valley Doll put together a cute Father's day piece and now a few kooks are trying to diseminate her w/ a bunch of inappropriate low-blows. I've met Valley Doll briefly a couple of times, and I can assure all of you that she is a very attractive, witty, intelligent, lovely lady. Any of you fools would be lucky to even get near her. So there.
Hell yeah...Zuma Dogg is my papi!!
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