FATHER'S DAY
My Dad is the Best, Coolest or Funniest in Town Perhaps starting a new tradition for Father’s Day, the AJT asked Jewish Atlanta to tell us briefly why their dad is the best, coolest or funniest father in town. Many of the responses include how fathers made their children laugh, telling “Dad jokes,” inspiring and comforting when needed. The submissions were entered into a raffle and five lucky dads won $100 and $50.00 gift certificates.
Those winners are: Matt Herman, Buckhead Life Restaurant Group; Robert Port, McKendrick’s Steak House; and Craig Richman, Fuego Mundo. Mike Adler and Gary Glasser will receive $50 Café Intermezzo gift cards.
Mike Adler – Johns Creek My dad is the best one ever because he is funny, caring and understanding. For example, when one of my eight fish died, he would comfort me every time. If I were scared, he would reassure me, like when I was scared our dog Pj would run away, he said she wouldn’t, and gave multiple reasons why. He would understand older brother issues that I had, even though he was a younger brother. If that’s not what the best dad sounds like, I don’t know what would. With that I conclude that my dad is the best one ever! Jacob Adler My dad is the best dad ever! He makes dad jokes. He is funny. Leah Adler
RAFFLE WINNER: $50.00 Café Intermezzo
Eric Cole – Johns Creek When I was in first grade and learning how to read, I would try to read practically everything I saw: road signs, cereal boxes, ads, T-shirts, etc. One day, my dad wore a shirt that said, “Eric the Great.” Being the little, determined first grader I was, I tried to read it. Confident in my abilities, I read it as “Eric the Grinch.” It’s been nearly a decade since this happened and I still call my dad, Mr. Grinch. It’s a running inside joke among my family and friends— almost everyone calls him Mr. Grinch. “ Sasha Cole He calls me Velma; he actually knows how to give me space unlike my mom; he always makes dad jokes; he knows how to comfort me; he doesn’t know how to cook, we’re white; he loves cats. Briana Cole
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Tim Dewey – Suwanee When you hear the term, “Dad,” many people think of a guardian of a child, but to me, it means more than that. It is a person who is willing to do what needs to be done and care for you. Dad is more than one word. It is not just three letters; it is more than that to me. There are not enough words to describe him. If someone asked me what my dad was like, I would tell them this: ”he can’t be described.” Some people would say loving or kind, but to me, he’s more than that. He can’t be described in one word or one sentence. Instead, he can in one action, because words serve no purpose to describe him. Having the name Dad just shows how important you are and without this person, I would be nowhere in life because he pushes me to do better and always be my best. This is why Tim Dewey is not just a dad, he is thousands of different things! Jake Dewey My dad is the best dad ever for many reasons like giving me great advice, teaching me new life lessons, making me laugh until my stomach hurts, and most of all, just being there whenever I need him the most. My dad grew up playing lacrosse, so as soon as it was my turn to play, he would give me any advice he could, and at any chance that he gets, he is helping me get better. He is also the king at making me laugh to feel better. I have never seen anyone make me laugh so hard like he can, it is honestly so unique and special. He can always cheer me up from a bad day with just one look or sometimes one word. My dad and I have been through so much together, and to have him be at my side through all of it, from sports to doctors’ appointments, and from the first days of school to the last days, just means the world to me, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Abby Dewey
