tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post2571240957978982917..comments2024-02-28T21:09:17.490-08:00Comments on Samantha Sans Dosage: Understanding My Terroir Part 1 (Re-Post) Samantha Duganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-74662937019195750042014-06-16T12:52:22.819-07:002014-06-16T12:52:22.819-07:00A new journey begins...
What a touching story yo...A new journey begins... <br /><br />What a touching story you share! I"m speechless. It's really beautiful and inspiring!<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />SonyaSonya Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16122584448586642071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-49756462677055913862014-06-16T12:48:10.644-07:002014-06-16T12:48:10.644-07:00Susan,
Not sure that is a gift I know much about b...Susan,<br />Not sure that is a gift I know much about but I truly appreciate the sentiment. Thanks for reading, these father posts were written a couple years back, just seemed like a good time to share them again. Plus I have my best friends moving back to California so I have been too tied up, and drunk, to write anything new! Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-38238998744659738442014-06-16T12:47:50.159-07:002014-06-16T12:47:50.159-07:00Susan,
Not sure that is a gift I know much about b...Susan,<br />Not sure that is a gift I know much about but I truly appreciate the sentiment. Thanks for reading, these father posts were written a couple years back, just seemed like a good time to share them again. Plus I have my best friends moving back to California so I have been too tied up, and drunk, to write anything new! Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-87535912538457116962014-06-15T15:34:59.247-07:002014-06-15T15:34:59.247-07:00They say that the best gift a woman will ever rece...They say that the best gift a woman will ever receive is a father who loves her. I certainly had that and nothing and no one can ever shake that away from my core. You did too, just took awhile to sink in. You're amazing Sam.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441337302090703336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-81906171383410092552013-06-12T00:14:54.291-07:002013-06-12T00:14:54.291-07:00Steve,
I adore that you understand that pumping an...Steve,<br />I adore that you understand that pumping and pushing of your legs to sail your body down the hill and feel the flips and jumps in your tummy. Are we too old to feel that again? Fuck, I hope not. You were very sweet to read this rather me saturated piece of...well. piece. I appreciate that more than you know and to find your sweet words encourage me more than you know. Thank you Steve...and now for more Bushmills.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-24615344668332700582013-06-12T00:01:50.804-07:002013-06-12T00:01:50.804-07:00Samantha, I remember hiking up a hill as a kid on ...Samantha, I remember hiking up a hill as a kid on skates just so I could gain speed and reel around the corner at the bottom of the hill. That centrifugal force in my tummy made the exercise all worth it. <br />Your sharing your past with us made your writing exercise all worth it (to us)...hopefully to you as well. Incredibly written, as always!<br />Steve PinzonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630807126264742266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-57434878578377030072011-03-11T13:42:29.014-08:002011-03-11T13:42:29.014-08:00Joe,
I hope that your adorable daughter, the one t...Joe,<br />I hope that your adorable daughter, the one that wears your face, (insane how much she looks like you) runs home every time your car turns the corner.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-20012695059269535272011-03-11T07:38:01.835-08:002011-03-11T07:38:01.835-08:00Being new to the awesome responsibility of being a...Being new to the awesome responsibility of being a father to a daughter, I have to think that no matter how or when it is expressed, there's a powerful and eternal bond between the two.<br /><br />I'm glad that whatever wasn't expressed to you in his life was eventually conveyed to you, because it's got to be how we all feel about our daughters. They are all amazing to us, despite our difficulty in knowing how to show those feelings.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-30149957806465615372011-03-10T08:03:24.388-08:002011-03-10T08:03:24.388-08:00chris,
I have been completely overwhelmed by the r...chris,<br />I have been completely overwhelmed by the response to this post. People have been contacting me privately more than commenting here, can't blame them really, some very real emotion they are feeling. I'm just so touched by all the people that took the time to tell me what this piece made them feel and by the ones like you, Jess, John and all the others that just wanted to let me know they were in my corner. Means more to me than any of you can possibly know. Thank you. Just thank you.<br /><br />Oh and you're agreeing with Ron?! Not even sure Ron agrees with Ron half the time....Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-48605384962961188122011-03-10T07:48:26.315-08:002011-03-10T07:48:26.315-08:00I agree with all the previous comments, especially...I agree with all the previous comments, especially Ron's.chrishttp://sagehillpublishing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-19451897670366627932011-03-09T13:06:55.077-08:002011-03-09T13:06:55.077-08:00Ron My Love,
You are always either making my blus...Ron My Love,<br /><br />You are always either making my blush or filling my eyes with tears. You, like the others here, are far too generous with your praise. I thank you from the bottom of the heart that I love you with all of.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-41157998006111599102011-03-09T09:14:58.833-08:002011-03-09T09:14:58.833-08:00My Gorgeous Samantha,
When you write in the last ...My Gorgeous Samantha,<br /><br />When you write in the last paragraph, "Nothing has changed..." you couldn't be further from the truth. Everything has changed. For you, and for everyone privileged enough to read your saga. You'll be able to see yourself in an entirely new light, a beautiful and love-filled light, not the darkness you once believed was at your core. That's nothing short of miraculous.<br /><br />And all of us who struggled with our fathers, or never knew one, have been changed. We've been given the genuine hope that it's never too late for redemption. Or for forgiveness. Powerful work, My Love, and work only a woman of your gifts can offer.<br /><br />Let's be corny for a moment--your mother would have been extraordinarily proud of this post. Coming to peace with the love of her life can only have been her most desired blessing.<br /><br />Bravo, Samantha. Just when we think you can't dazzle us again, you blow us away. <br /><br />Truly, I love you!Ron Washamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386836101202976147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-77662620526276471302011-03-08T23:20:04.210-08:002011-03-08T23:20:04.210-08:00Wow, that is quite a bit to process. Glad you have...Wow, that is quite a bit to process. Glad you have more family than before. Thank you for sharing your story, Sam.Nancy Deprezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00898821881106722982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-18464084730194051672011-03-08T20:20:36.891-08:002011-03-08T20:20:36.891-08:00Work In Progress,
Thank you so much for following ...Work In Progress,<br />Thank you so much for following along, means a lot.<br /><br />John,<br />Just like that. Can you believe that? I met him once when I was either 5 or 6 but never a word since. I too hope to forage a new friendship with him...would be rather amazing.<br /><br />Valerie,<br />You are too kind as always. As you know these things are easier to share when you have such loyal and connected people following you. I so appreciate you lady...<br /><br />webb,<br />Thank you so much you sweet thing you. Not sure I deserve all of this but it has been so wonderful to be feeling something about it all. I feel truly lucky that's for sure.<br /><br />Charlie My Sweet Friend,<br />That made me cry again! You are always so sweetly supportive of whatever it is I'm doing here...you humble me with your love and support. Thank you...Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-50555490500352804572011-03-08T17:55:50.854-08:002011-03-08T17:55:50.854-08:00Its wonderful that you can feel all those emotions...Its wonderful that you can feel all those emotions and luxuriate in them. It is amazing that you can bring us along for the ride feeling you all the way.Charlie Olkenhttp://www.cgcw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-24136660557732622622011-03-08T17:55:18.357-08:002011-03-08T17:55:18.357-08:00So happy for you. Hope you get a chance to form s...So happy for you. Hope you get a chance to form some bonds with your UNCLE. You deserve it!webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-22133480985466870902011-03-08T16:45:11.049-08:002011-03-08T16:45:11.049-08:00Damn, woman - nothing but awe and respect - for wh...Damn, woman - nothing but awe and respect - for what this e-mail brought into your life and your willingness and profound ability to eloquently share these aspects of your history. Add a big ol' hug for the little Sam on roller skates from a former skater girl here. xoVal https://www.blogger.com/profile/17756024122711114873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-14910505342992041272011-03-08T15:41:13.505-08:002011-03-08T15:41:13.505-08:00What a wonderful thing to happen! Out of the blue ...What a wonderful thing to happen! Out of the blue he contacts you? I hope you have found a friend for life as well as this renewed connection to family.John M. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343670865804216103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-67403427216607439512011-03-08T14:48:11.460-08:002011-03-08T14:48:11.460-08:00What an awesome story of you. I love to read abou...What an awesome story of you. I love to read about your heart & your mind & now your life. We weren't friend until late elementary & jr. High, but I cherish those memories. Glad that you learned so much about a part of you that was missing. Take care!Becca Masnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787815581036404751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-41152027397879245272011-03-08T13:36:21.095-08:002011-03-08T13:36:21.095-08:00Aw shucks, you all are too sweet. Been a really am...Aw shucks, you all are too sweet. Been a really amazing couple days of...of well , I guess of feeling. Still processing it all but thanks for listening.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-86381564096363572732011-03-08T12:34:28.803-08:002011-03-08T12:34:28.803-08:00Touched, crying, smiling, and feeling immense happ...Touched, crying, smiling, and feeling immense happiness and love for you...Romeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273756990743120098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-85975767809931280292011-03-08T12:14:56.876-08:002011-03-08T12:14:56.876-08:00Overwhelming, Sam.Overwhelming, Sam.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-14864918679822789342011-03-08T10:23:15.914-08:002011-03-08T10:23:15.914-08:00What a privilege it is to have you share your stor...What a privilege it is to have you share your story with us. I hope you have found some peace with your past. You certainly have found success in the present. I have been following your blog for a couple of months and really enjoy it.Michele | Cooking At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306628077661412905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4819829113979242722.post-53464059700452777462011-03-08T09:27:49.323-08:002011-03-08T09:27:49.323-08:00Got nothing to say other than, love you Sam... you...Got nothing to say other than, love you Sam... you're an amazing woman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com