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My First Cuss Word, The Ass

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You are here: Home » The Ass Nico and Christopher at the South Florida Fair. January 14, 2018 January 31, 2018 From an early age, I couldn't refer to the man who would be my stepdad by his real name. His name was not to be spoken in front of my father. According to my dad, the man who took my mother away from him would be forever known as, The Ass. I just found out that The Ass has died. I hadn't seen him in many years, but it didn't affect how I remember his life. You see, when I was very young, my mom left my dad for The Ass. I suppose there was a lot of animosity brewing over the years between my parents. Still, I was 2 years old when their break up occurred, so it might as well have been another lifetime for me. The Ass was the opposite of my dad. My father is a workaholic. He still works two jobs this very day. I talk with and see him, but my time spent with him is like being on my own time clock. "Hi, Dad," punching in. "Bye, Dad," pu...