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Benjamin Ryan's avatar

It was a great party; I met lots of very interesting people. And I wasn't left out of the dialogue because I am neither a dad nor a dadfluencer.

Darby Saxbe's avatar

I’m glad that you were there, and that you had fun!

Tereza Coraggio's avatar

Dadfluencer is going into my vocab pronto!

Benjamin Ryan's avatar

There was one such gentleman there who was so impeccably dressed and had such nice hair I nearly fell over.

Darby Saxbe's avatar

I wonder who it was! I spotted several well-dressed people there

Benjamin Ryan's avatar

You gestured to him when you were speaking as a Dadfluencer. He had luxuriously wavy dark brown hair and was wearing a light green knit polo shirt and dark plaid slacks with light brown loafers and no socks.

Darby Saxbe's avatar

Oh yes! It was Tyler from tidydadnyc! A dadfluencer for sure.

Tereza Coraggio's avatar

I remember corralling my three daughters down the street, no makeup, hair scrunchied, clothes akimbo, and running into a sales exec I used to work with--back in my high heeled, power suit days. I couldn't help but feel I validated her career choice but that may have been an ungenerous projection. She may have viewed my chaotic mess with wistfulness for the road not taken.

In any case a well-coiffed dad is one I view with suspicion. But perhaps Tyler is showing you can do it all. And I agree--there's nothing like getting to dress up and step out when that's no longer the norm!

Jack Neary's avatar

So fun to be included! Please let Jason or I know if you need anything from the top shelf.

Ellen Hendriksen's avatar

Love these book launch/road trip/memory lane entries! Also Dan is your biggest superfan--he's beaming with pride in every photo. ❤️❤️❤️

Patricia Zaballos's avatar

Heading to NY right now a few days too late. But I’ll see you soon in Oakland!

Giuseppe Scalas's avatar

I love the way your husband and daughter look at you with proud, adoring eyes

Jessumsica's avatar

The Dad content I crave! What a pity it's the other side of the ocean - sure it will be a fascinating conversation (I once asked Matt Y for more Dad content, I hope he gives us a run down on Slow Boring!).

Andrew Xu's avatar

Aw shucks, I was hoping I could convince you to say positive things about me to Jerusalem at the event tonight. Guess I'll have to settle for Matt instead 😏

In any case: see you in a few hours! 😉

Judy Karasik's avatar

Darby, sorry I’ll miss you at Politics and Prose. I’m usually in Maryland but right now we’re in Italy dealing with the aftermath of our house fire. Have a great evening -- DC is a great book town and P&P the best spot by far!

Darby Saxbe's avatar

I’m sorry to miss you, but Italy sounds like a nice escape!

David Sasaki's avatar

You're really doing the book tour right. Love it.

Edan Lepucki's avatar

Um but where's the review of Dollywood (one of my kids is desperate to go!)

Darby Saxbe's avatar

We haven't gotten there yet! NYC-->Philadelphia-->DC-->Virginia-->Dollywood!

Edan Lepucki's avatar

Ah sorry, I see! Looking forward to your pivot as travel influencer!

Stefanie O'Connell's avatar

loved the party and celebrating with you IRL!