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CansaFis Foote's avatar

...laughter is an esoteric expression of goth...puts on eye makeup...puts on black clown nose...

Jeff Giesea's avatar

There's a Fis post in that.

CansaFis Foote's avatar

...i've readied my extra rare bauhaus 45 of yackity sax...

Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Jeff, you ARE funny! My son had a thing early on of pulling on our arm hairs. It seemed to soothe him. I related to a lot of this. Especially those moments of wanting to be a better parent. It’s hard, and they make us better every day. Thank you for sharing your humor and vulnerability.

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thanks for the inspiration!

Christine Frackelton's avatar

Love it! That son of yours makes me giggle, too.

Corey Smith's avatar

But Jeff, your writing style *is* funny.

Rick Lewis's avatar

Loved the opening story and moment recalling it with your son. Thank God we have our kids to pull on our leg hairs and keep us from completely crusting over with the icy seriousness of a grown-up drunk on "professionalism." There is no way to know how insufferable I'd be without my kids.

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thanks Rick, so true!

Bennett Jacobs's avatar

Loved this perspective Jeff, life is definitely better with more humor and laughter! Congrats on 3 years!

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thank you brother

Becky Isjwara's avatar

Jeff, this story is so funny and beautiful. I am digging this serious quest to laugh more. I want to get in on that too!

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thanks Becky. It's a deceptively complex challenge. Join the fun!

Miche Priest's avatar

Your essay turned out great! So many great lines in this. Delightful read 🥰

Jeff Giesea's avatar

Thanks Miche. I am grateful for your editing review.

Janell Cinquini's avatar

I enjoyed this, Jeff. I like the idea that we can make big changes that can affect our lives.

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Jeff Giesea's avatar

Haha, thank you Justin!