Paul Russell: Childhood memoirs, profanity and a cane all cause concern
The National Post kicked off Father’s Day weekend with a bang last Saturday, with the front-page story: “My Father, His Firebombs and My Messed-up Sixties Childhood.” In this and the subsequent four editions of the Post, reporter Peter Kuitenbrouwer recounted what it was like “growing up with a hippie father who was on the run.”
This five-part series, sometimes stretching across three pages of the newspaper, proved too much for a handful of readers. “Since when is the National Post the favoured medium for a memoir?” asked F. McAlister. “Many people have had hard lives; many wonderful Dutch have successfully immigrated to Canada. Everyone has stories of their youths, some sad and some joyful. But they are not material for newspapers. Yet another example of the narcissism of our present society.”
Numerous other readers told us they found this series fascinating.
“Thank you for providing a forum for Peter Kuitenbrouwer’s reflections on his father, said Ann Aveling. “In an age of dwindling attention spans, it is refreshing to read a sustained exploration of a subject. And thank you, too, for recognizing that Father’s Day is about something more than premium beer and barbecue equipment.”
“What a remarkable and interesting story Peter Kuitenbrouwer has written,” added Geoff Godard. “It evokes the ethos of a time I experienced as a young adult — the pill, drugs, Vietnam war, Prague Spring. I have been moved to tears on several occasions and congratulate [Kuitenbrouwer] on what he has achieved in recreating the story and recounting it so compellingly.”
“By examining his family history from the Sixties, Peter Kuitenbrouwer allows us to re-examine that period of political history and perhaps our own complicated family stories,” added Elissa Pane. “I believe the editorial decision to run the series on the front page was a good one. It has angered some people, but it has made them think. What more can you ask of the morning paper?”
– Some people rely on canes to help them cope with physical shortcomings. But can they also be used as props? This reader thinks so, commenting on a photo (shown above) of Jack Layton that ran in our Monday paper.
“What’s with Jack Layton’s vaudevillian cane?” asked Dolores Bell. “I might understand if he — more than three months after his hip replacement — were still fragile and in need of support, but with the number of times he’s photographed brandishing his cane over his head, that can’t be the case.
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Did you know that the origin of Father's Day comes from our very own state? Believe it. By Brienna McWade | Email the author | June 19, 2011 The story is that she got the idea while listening to a Mother's Day sermon in church.
Father's Day traditionally takes a backseat to Mother's Day, and, for the most part, dads are cool with that, experts say. Nevertheless, as traditional roles around the house gradually change, fathers are gaining more attention on their special day,
The National Post kicked off Father's Day weekend with a bang last Saturday, with the front-page story: “My Father, His Firebombs and My Messed-up Sixties Childhood.” In this and the subsequent four editions of the Post, reporter Peter Kuitenbrouwer
"The bar is lower, and Dad is OK with that," assured the University of Massachusetts-Amherst lecturer in National Geographic. But when did the fuss over Father's Day even begin? Here's a quick look at some of the holiday's surprising history.
Google has a Father's Day present for all the dads out there, and as you probably guessed before looking--it's a necktie. Unlike the traditional gift, Google's new doodle today honoring Dad does a little more than just sit in a box.
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First observed in June 1910 at the Spokane YMCA in Washington, Father’s Day is now recognized all over the world. To celebrate, all dads and their families can enjoy YMCA of Greater Kansas City locations at no cost Friday, June 17, Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19. It’s also one way the Y brings families together to have fun, be active and grow together.
Just bring a photo ID and check in when you arrive. For more information and to find a location near you, visit KansasCityYMCA.org.
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i could watch mob wives all day. lol i'm guilty of googling their fathers history. i'm weird like that. 
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