David that story is very close to mine, I had the chance to work for Tony at his school in the 1990s, I also had all my walls covered in Gwynn memorabilia and wore 19 as many of us did. I posted this originally over at the UTSD Forums in the tribute there, but thought many of you would love this story as well. Its…

I was about 10 or 11 and my Uncle was in town from San Diego. The Padres happened to be in Philly so my Uncle picked me up and we went down to the Vet to watch the game. It was a Thursday afternoon the place was empty. We had seats down the RF line and during warm ups Tony happened to be to be playing catch with…

Damn Pepe you dumb

It depends. Do the kids want to send it to him? If so, then I'd do it. You don't want to sow discord where none exists. If not, then don't. The one thing my husband resents most about his father and his second wife is that my father said "You WILL send her gifts for Mother's Day." My husband was over 20 when his dad…

This is super weird. If she wanted the kids to record a video message for him, why couldn't she just do it herself in advance or over skype, instead of asking you? Sounds like you have a good relationship with your ex, but this is a step way too far. Not to mention, as others have said, he's not their Dad!

I agree with tyranno-thesaurus. It does go too far. It might be a little different if he were officially a stepfather. Perhaps you could just borrow tyranno's words for the difficult conversation.

Yeah, then no, not at all.

He's not dad. He's not their father. He is an important person in her life, and hopefully theirs, but this goes too far. If, when they get to a higher level of maturity (like teen or later, probably) and want to express to him their gratitude for his part in their lives on Father's Day, they can make that decision…

I wouldnt send it.

blended families are tough and none are the same. My experience is thru my brother's family with his ex and partner. I feel like having you record a Father's Day message for the other father figure is a bit douchey. Depending on how long the other dad figure has been in their life, I might say please make sure to…

I am ready for GofT

All the feminists I've met and talked to in my life have been leaps and bounds more respectful of men than non- or anti-feminists are, simply because they know how toxic gender roles are, and that simply because men are privileged over women doesn't mean they aren't subject to them either. This whole idea of misandry…

Honestly, I would run for the hills. Maybe bang him a couple more times but then bail. It all sounds too emotionally messy and I foresee heartbreak.

I must have pulled my hamstring or groin muscle a few weeks ago, because I've had pain when running or working out (sometimes even just walking). It's getting better, but it feels like every time I try to run again, I get more pain and the cycle continues. Has anyone else experienced this? Does it take a long ass time…

Wahhhhhhhh - oh. Oops. Having been at Pride all day, I completely misinterpreted the meaning of your title.

Kindness. That's so astute and it's missed so often. It really is necessary to any hero.

dude, we need to show some love for the big dogs!

When you first started doing stories on this guy, I just thought he was a creepy asshole that had gotten on someone's wrong side. Now, it seems he is much worse. On top of being sleazy, pathetic and gross this is horrible and criminal.

Ok, now you're just being obtuse. If you really feel like men get the short end of the stick in life, then yes you can have my compassion, cause I feel really fucking sorry for your sad existence.

Worst case scenario: