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A Discussion about the film “DADS” with Bryce Dallas Howard

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I was invited to take a look at a very special movie by Bryce Dallas Howard called Dads. I also took part in a virtual roundtable with Bryce and several Dad Bloggers and a few Moms, too. The film will be available starting June 19th on Apple TV+. I think it would be a great one to watch on your own or with your own dad. It is funny, touching and full of great stories from dads all over the world.

I was excited to see that several of my friends were also on the call. My pal Adam from Dada Rocks was there and so was Andrew from Mommy’s Busy Go Ask Daddy, Chris from Dad of Divas and Fathering Together was there and so was Art Eddy of The Art of Fatherhood. We were each able to ask one question of Bryce about the film. You can see my question and her answer in the video below.

One of the coolest things I saw in the film was how Bryce’s grandfather, Rance Howard, influenced the writers of The Andy Griffith Show. His objection to how Ron Howard’s character of Opie was written was spot on and the changes made this a much stronger show with an excellent relationship between a father and a son. I must have watched hours and hours of re-runs of this show. I also watched Happy Days on reruns and again saw a father and son relationship that was meaningful in that of Howard Cunningham and Richie.

Bryce Dallas HowardI’ve been a fan of Ron Howard’s work my whole life and I can see how his approach to fatherhood has shaped Bryce as a filmmaker but also as a person. She was gracious and kind with us on the call and her film touches so many lives of different dads across the world. She found amazing stories to share with all dads. I look forward to watching the film again when it arrives on Apple TV+ on June 19th.

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Photo-A-Day

Thank You to All The Teachers

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The room mom for Andy’s class asked that each kid take a photo with a Thank You sign that they created and then she put all of them together to present to Andy’s teacher. She even made a special one for Allison as the classroom’s aide. There is a lot to say thank you for with regards to the school year. Andy’s teacher had a very difficult year with a classroom of big personalities. She always did a phenomenal job with Andy.

Today Andy’s teacher came over to drop off a gift for Allison and me. she got us a beautiful rose bush that we will add to our yard. She came while I was cleaning up the sidewalk. It was beyond time for me to get that all cleaned up. So many little branches had fallen and other debris that should be cleaned up. I think that now that I am walking more I am paying more attention to how people maintain their sidewalks.