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February 17 2010
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Daddy Outpost in the News
What is a dad? Defining something as evolving as the role of dads in society today isn't as easy as it once may have been in the 50's or 60's--or, for that matter, the 80's. So, we here at Daddy Outpost think that not only would defining the what a dad is be a good exercise, but also a wonderful idea for a contest.
It's easy to enter--all you need to do is complete the phrase, “ A Dad Is…” Read the following contest guidelines to find out more on how to enter and what's at stake:
Contest Guidelines
Welcome to the Daddy Outpost, “A Dad Is…” Contest!
To Enter
Simply complete the phrase the way you see fit in the comment section below. Make sure to include your preferred email address so we can contact you later on down the road.
Complete the phrase in any way that makes sense to you. For example, your answer can be general, “A Dad is someone to lean on,” or more specific, “A Dad is someone who helps you with a science project,” which is something my Dad did with me.
Who Can Enter
This contest is open to everyone. Dads, moms, kids, grandparent--in short, anyone can enter. You do not have to be a member of the site to enter. And there’s no limit to the number of entries you can submit. The Daddy Outpost staff will choose the winning answers. In the case of similar answers the earliest received wins.
What's the Prize?
Current plans call for us to put the winning phrases together in an illustrated page-a-day calendar that credits every author. Profits from the project will be shared by the authors.
The first entry is from my daughter Leah. According to her "A Dad Is Someone Who Gives Good Advice."
Gotta love that kid.
Thanks for entering and good luck,
Larry
Comments (69)
written by Luigi Tartara, February 18, 2010
A Dad is strong willed, hard working, compassionate, and fun to be around.
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written by Charlie Spear, February 18, 2010
Dad is the guy that shows you how to set a toiletseat
wax seal and water hookup at no charge on his day off.
wax seal and water hookup at no charge on his day off.
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written by Mikel Frank, February 18, 2010
A Dad is a generous, loving, compassionate, teacher, salesman, broker, partner, farmer, investment banker, husband, brother and proud patriarch.
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written by Larry Dell, February 19, 2010
"A Dad is someone who helps you with a science project."
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written by Marino D'Orazio, February 19, 2010
A dad is someone who happily has nothing because he is a river to his children.
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written by Jeffrey Pompeo, Esq, February 19, 2010
A Dad is someone who listens until you are finished explaining why the damage to the family car he let you borrow is not as bad as it looks.
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written by Amanda Dell, February 20, 2010
a person who shows you how to be persistent in a good way
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written by Manuel Macarrulla, February 21, 2010
A dad is someone who walks you up and down the stairs, in a sling, to soothe you, when you can't sleep at night because you're crying.
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written by Carol Radsprecher, February 21, 2010
A dad is someone who, if he was MY dad, was my main source of parental love, comfort and assurance.
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written by Samantha Evans, February 22, 2010
A dad is a guiding light and a source of inspiration and someone who you think deserves only the best in life.
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written by Jeanne Francis, February 22, 2010
A dad is the fishing buddy every little girl needs
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written by Linda Longo-Lockspeiser, February 22, 2010
A dad is someone who teaches you to love Life and to graciously let go of it.
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written by Jeffrey Pompeo, Esq., February 22, 2010
A Dad is someone who cheers for you from the bleachers at your baseball game, whether you hit a home run...or strike out.
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written by Philip Chen, February 23, 2010
A Dad is someone who lets you ride on his shoulders all day long and says, "Watch your head, Fred" when you walk in a door, and your name isn't Fred.
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written by Lesley Eringer, February 23, 2010
A Dad is someone who drives you from Albany, New York to New York city every week-end for cello lessons.
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written by Philip Chen, February 24, 2010
A Dad will always have high tea with you, Thumper, and Elmo.
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written by Jeffrey Pompeo, Esq, February 24, 2010
A Dad is someone who checks your math homework on his adding machine.
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written by Chris Goforth, February 26, 2010
A dad is the one who mans up and does what it takes for the betterment of his family.
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written by benjamin kaufman, February 26, 2010
A dad is someone who introduces you to the unknowables of life, the value and potential of religion keep to give insight to those questions -
while instilling the courage to keep asking.
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while instilling the courage to keep asking.
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written by Bill Saunders, February 26, 2010
A dad is the one who has the courage and faith to let his daughter go out on her first date.
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written by Jane Cohen Dell, February 27, 2010
A Dad is someone that can shut the baseball game off and take his daughters to the Bronx Zoo!
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written by Bob Whyte, February 28, 2010
A dad listens to and then supports decisions you've already made.
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written by John Carlin, February 28, 2010
A Dad is a Dad when he realizes that his kid's will be very lucky if he is 1/2 of the man that his father is.
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written by Melissa Marlieb, February 28, 2010
A Dad is someone who believes in you, even when you have forgotten how to believe in yourself.
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written by Joel Marlieb, February 28, 2010
A Dad is someone who loves his children unconditionally and would do anything for them.
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written by Frank D'Agostino, February 28, 2010
A Dad is someone who sacrifices himself for the benefit of his family.
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written by Michael Wallach, February 28, 2010
A dad is the luckiest man alive because having children is a blessing!
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written by Nick Gabbidon, March 01, 2010
A Dad is someone who take care of his family no matter what!
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written by Robert Whyte, March 01, 2010
A dad knows when it's time to knock before entering his daughters room.
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written by Robert Whyte, March 01, 2010
A dad is the guy who's children will put on his tombstone "who said it was going to be fair".
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written by Jeff Pompeo, March 01, 2010
A Dad is someone who takes you on the rides on the boardwalk in Wildwood Crest; buys you pizza and ice cream and then trys to win a Batman lamp for your bedroom that's worth $10 and after spending $20 on the wheel of chance and not winning, offers the high school kid inside the stand a $10 bill and pleads in a gentle voice so you can't hear him: "Can I just buy it?"
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written by Ellen Kos, March 03, 2010
A Dad is the one person willing to take you to Steeplchase Park and let you ride the mechanical horses, the one ride your mother said was too dangerous for little girls.
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written by Robert Lobe, March 03, 2010
A dad is someone who is happy to see that you're a better golfer than he is.
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written by Justine Lobe, March 03, 2010
A dad is someone who is willing to buy you the first pair of high-heeled shoes you ever wanted, even though they were bright red!
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written by Suejin Jo, March 04, 2010
A Dad is someone who brought me candies and gave me prickly kisses when he was happily drunk.
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written by Bob, March 04, 2010
A dad is someone who plays baseball with you on weekends even after having worked two full time jobs during the week.
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written by Nitz, March 04, 2010
A dad is someone who'll intervene without hesitation when he sees his child suffering with addiction.
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written by Lee Gray, March 04, 2010
A dad is someone who never asks why, but is always just there for you.
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written by Dan Kaslow, March 05, 2010
A Dad is somewho who gives his children sound, practical advice that takes 30 years before it's recognized as sound, practical advice.
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written by Iggy Calabria, March 05, 2010
A dad is a math tutor, a soccer referee, a Boy Scout Master, a judge, an amateur dentist, an angler, a musician, a handyman, but mostly a teacher.
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written by David Chmiel, March 10, 2010
A dad is... a rock. And a softie. He lives an example of hard work and respect for others. He says what he means and does what he says. He instills an unwavering commitment to discipline and whimsy. He says "I love you," with his words... and his eyes. He embraces new challenges, to show you that you never stop learning and growing. He expresses unconditional love for his wife or partner, to prove that healthy relationships make life better. He lets you know that you'll be heard, always. He lets you know that nothing you do or say will diminish his love for you. He teaches the joys of intellectual curiosity, physical activity, and practical knowledge.He never makes it look complicated or burdensome to be your dad.
A dad lets you know who he is, to give you a head start on who you want to be.
A dad lets you know who he is, to give you a head start on who you want to be.
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written by Ellen Kos, March 10, 2010
A Dad is always bringing home hot cashews and buying black&white cookies, even when I complain I just can't eat another bite. How does he know that there is always room for cookies?
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written by mary-sue d'orazio, March 10, 2010
A Dad is the captain of the ship who always tries to keep it afloat. My Dad was a Merchant Marine so he loved to use nautical terms at home. I remember this one dearly.
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written by JC, March 16, 2010
A dad is what everyone gets, automatically, by virtue of being born (forgetting parthenogenesis). What's not automatic is one who's sober, loving and supporting most of the time. If that's your dad, consider yourself lucky. If it wasn't, don't let that stop you from having kids yourself, afraid that you'll repeat a bad pattern. I hesitated for years, bit the bullet with the help of a wife who had faith in me, and worked at being a good dad. I wasn't perfect, but my kids turned out wonderful, and now are a constant source of satisfaction and happiness.
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written by Robert Whyte, March 18, 2010
A dad is a guy who understands "I love you" means his childs glass is always at least half full.
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written by DW, March 25, 2010
A dad is...the ever-present reminder of every strength and frailty you possess.
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written by Maggie Greyson, March 26, 2010
A dad is someone who will listen when you are in trouble and join you in digging your self out of it.
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written by Chuck Kaslow, March 26, 2010
A dad is someone who brought me into this world and can bring me out of it. He is us.
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written by Dale Caldwell, March 31, 2010
A Dad is someone who loves his child more than life itself; someone who is committed to making the painful sacrifices necessary to ensure that his child lives the best life possible; and, someone who values the words "I love you Dad!" more than anything else in the world.
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written by Ray Carbarga, April 16, 2010
A dad is a mom that looks terrible in an apron and messes up a baloney sandwich.
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written by Ray Carbarga, April 16, 2010
A dad is the man to whom a daughter compares every other man in her life.
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written by EllenKos, May 20, 2010
When you ask your dad to build you a bookcase for your college apartment, he does, not even blinking, as though it was the most natural thing to do. Little did you know he wasn't skilled at carpentry--but he never said no.
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