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1. Zoe's Radio Show on 18 Aug 2007 at 11:18 am

   Zoe’s Show, 8/5/2007…

   Zoe produced her best show ever on her 17th birthday this year. Featuring Benjy Ferree, Midlake, Hockey Night, Okkervil River, Justice, Jarvis, D Jr., K-Os, Lupe, Dungen, Spank Rock, M.I.A. and more, Zoe’s back in the saddle for her……

2. Zoe Radio » Zoe’s Show, 8/5/2007 on 20 Aug 2007 at 5:05 pm

   [...] Zoe produced her best show ever on her 17th birthday this year. Featuring Benjy Ferree, Midlake, Hockey Night, Okkervil River, Justice, Jarvis, D Jr., K-Os, Lupe, Dungen, Spank Rock, M.I.A. and more, Zoe’s back in the saddle for her final year of high school. Don’t miss it. [...]

3. Congrats, Zoe at FISTFULAYEN on 20 Jun 2008 at 10:24 am

   [...] gotten sappy about my daughter Zoe plenty of times on this blog. But not today. Today I’m just [...]

Comments

1. Jonathan wrote:

   Wow! That’s some seriously touching shit. I can’t believe it’s been a year since the sweet 16 @ LR where my boy Biff rolled in with the bottle of Jack and Julie nearly flipped – LOL!

   Ian, you and Z are both incredible individuals and an even more amazing pair. You’re lucky to have eachother, and the best part is you both know it. It’s one thing for a dad to get sappy about his little girl growing up, but the coolest part about you guys is that Zoe knows what’s up too — which is not something that can be said about most teenage girls. You guys have definitely been through a lot together, and it has made you the kick-ass people you are today.

   Zoe, you’re not just an awesome 17 year-old, you’re an awesome person. Keep on keepin’ on, and all the best in the adventures that await.

   Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 2:43 pm ¶

2. moms wrote:

   Not nice to make Grandma cry. Amazing. Where is include the one with Z in the laundry basket! Another memory I have is going over to your house (I think on 7th street), Zoe was in her baby swing, you were playing guitar and she was perfectly content, listening to papa.

   Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 3:50 pm ¶

3. Todd wrote:

   How sweet! Happy 17 years of memories, Zoe and Ian!

   Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 4:41 pm ¶

4. Glen E. wrote:

   Zoe, it’s awesome that your 17 and will be such a great example to your new little sis (not to mention to all us new and 2nd time around fathers as to how good a kid CAN be at 17). You sure have experienced so much so far, imagine where all that glorious past is going to lead you! I just hope we get to hear about it.

   lovE.

   Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 5:33 pm ¶

5. Rob wrote:

   I used to have this secret fear that I never voice to Ian –that one day Zoe is going to not want to hang out with him, going to want to find her own way and they wouldn’t be as close as they were at the time.

   I think Zoe was maybe 9 then. It was pretty apparent at 13 I was quite mistaken.

   I look to both of you as an inspiration. So um, now I got two kids. What’s the trick?

   Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 6:56 pm ¶

6. vince wrote:

   Wow 17 years old. It really seems like last year to me when I was there for the taking of the “breastfeeding” picture. Brought back allot of good memories seeing that one again and seeing you turn into such a beautiful girl…..

   Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 7:44 pm ¶

7. vince wrote:

   oh id also like to add a compliment to ian for his self picture taking skills. Seems like steph and I have about 90 percent of our shots like that too!

   Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 7:45 pm ¶

8. Mark Collier wrote:

   Amazing. I hope I can get a few pointers from you over the next several years. You should be very proud.

   Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 7:52 pm ¶

9. fullman wrote:

   Aww, that was so sweet! Happy birthday, Zoe!

   Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 7:54 pm ¶

10. Ben Lee wrote:

    Happy Birthday Zoe!
    See you soon I hope.
    xoxo

    Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 8:52 pm ¶

11. Karen wrote:

    Happy Birthday Zoe!!

    Michaela and I are both sincerely warmed by this. Yay for good family!!

    Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 9:51 pm ¶

12. GM wrote:

    That was super nice. Happy Birthday Zoe! and to you Ian. No child should have been exposed to that many Free Tibet Concerts.

    Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 9:58 pm ¶

13. cristobal wrote:

    No mention of Paoli Peaks? Come on, those were good times too. All this international flair – lah dee dah…

    Posted 05 Aug 2007 at 10:14 pm ¶

14. Rob Lord wrote:

    Welcome to your early-late-teens Zoe. You’re halfway through the Pimple Years™!

    Trust in Papa. You two are ever more profoundly bonded and mutually nurturing, huh?

    Abounding love to Zoe + the family,
    Rob Lord

    Posted 06 Aug 2007 at 12:42 am ¶

15. Phillip Sung wrote:

    You probably don’t remember me. but I still remember you and what might be the greatest costume made by a 4 yr old. Grocery bag with holes for the face and arms.

    You called it (if I remember correctly) “herman the skull” and you merrily bounced & skipped all around the apt. Like all good skulls should….cheers!

    Posted 06 Aug 2007 at 6:01 am ¶

16. Kristian wrote:

    After reading this, I couldn’t help but sit here and feel absolutely happy for you. I have 2 daughters, Claire (6) and Karley (4). While I do love the age they are at and fear the coming age of 17… I can only imagine how proud I will be of them. Wish me luck over the next 9-13 years. It is so cool to see how goof fathering can raise such good kids!

    Posted 06 Aug 2007 at 10:20 am ¶

17. Matt wrote:

    Zoe: 17′s a good one. Live it up and love it.

    Your friends have said it well. You guys are an inspiring crew.

    Posted 06 Aug 2007 at 1:09 pm ¶

18. Mary Chen wrote:

    Zoe, the first day I met you in NY, I remember that you bought a pair of pink shoes with some sort of purple metallic leather velcro straps, and you strapped them right onto your multi-colored striped socks, pulled those socks up to your knees, and rocked it with impunity. People stared as we walked, and I could tell you knew but didn’t really care either way — you were trying neither to shock nor impress, their opinions were their business. You had this really charming air of uncontrived originality — an air you’ve cultivated to an art form at this point, and then as now, I really enjoyed your presence.

    I was just as delighted to have my ass kicked by you in Set when you were 11 as I was to watch your eyes grow wide with bliss a few months ago when you told me about the absurd amount of reading you would be assigned once you got to college. I cannot wait to see what your life’s work brings, and how your brain and your heart will change the world.

    You are a thoughtful, beautiful, funny, brilliant girl. (Woman? omg.)

    And I look forward to watching the you-and-Ian self portraits collection grow until Ian is a wrinkled little man.

    Happy Birthday.

    We’ll always have Topanga,
    Mary

    Posted 06 Aug 2007 at 2:13 pm ¶

19. dad wrote:

    It’s been great watching! It’s a long way from over. Im’ as proud of both of you as I can be! There’s nothing either one of you can’t do. Love is everything.
    dad

    Posted 06 Aug 2007 at 2:50 pm ¶

20. Crockett wrote:

    Zoe,

    Here is how we honored birthday guests at the Mexican restaurant where I used to work in Alabama:

    [sung to the tune of La Cucaracha with rapid clapping]

    “Happy Birth-day,
    Happy Birth-day.
    Happy Birthday to our guest!
    Happy Birth-day,
    Happy Birth-day…
    Cuco’s wishes you the best… Ole!”

    [then I throw a sombrero on your head and you get icecream]

    Ian, you’re an inspiration as father+work&player.

    Rock on you two,
    Crockett

    Posted 06 Aug 2007 at 9:46 pm ¶

21. kareem wrote:

    wonderful post, ian!

    and happy 17th, zoe!

    Posted 07 Aug 2007 at 10:12 pm ¶

22. katrina gagnon wrote:

    Hi Zoe!! Happy birthday little bean sprout that’s now a woman! I’m totally a sappy sap but i’m crying like crazy from those beautiful pictures. I think the first day i met you might be in the bunch. Jamie and Natalies wedding many many years ago. Such a special girl with so much light in your eyes. I hope you come out to New York for school so we can explore this crazy city together.

    Posted 08 Aug 2007 at 7:37 am ¶

23. kelsey wrote:

    You and Zo have such a great relationship, I envy it soo much.

    thanks again for dinner the other night!

    Posted 09 Aug 2007 at 12:34 pm ¶

24. Justin Frankel wrote:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Aww shit I bet you thought you had gotten your last happy birthday by this point, but noo, you get one more! YEAH! Seriously, happy birthday, too.

    Posted 14 Aug 2007 at 8:50 pm ¶

25. Takuji & Ami wrote:

    Zoe,
    you still reading these comments?
    “!!!Happy belated birthday!!!”
    Along with your crazy uncle Paul, we went to hang with your pops and Julie earlier this evening.
    Wishing you were there…
    Looking forward to seeing you next.
    Warmest wishes(^^)
    from Tak & Ami

    Posted 15 Aug 2007 at 12:43 am ¶

26. Mark Thompson wrote:

    Hey Zoe,

    I’m a little late, but I’ll always remember the time (circa 1994) you walked past the donation box at the Indy Children’s Museum, turned around, and told me, “You don’t have to pay. My dad says that generosity killed the cat.”

    Happy Birthday, kid. One more year and you can join the Marines!

    Best,
    Mark

    Posted 21 Aug 2007 at 11:42 am ¶

27. Bethann Buddenbaum wrote:

    Zoe:

    I too am late, but it doesn’t make the sentiment any less heartfelt. As soon as the tears clear from my eyes, I might well be able to write something with some sense of clarity. I still remember climbing into Ian’s rental car and seeing the cutest little girl EVER strapped in the back seat. Thirteen years later and you continue to shine so very bright. My best to you as you continue on your path.
    Much love and happiness –
    Bethann

    Posted 26 Aug 2007 at 9:13 pm ¶

28. Yols wrote:

    My birthday is also August 5th! =)

    Posted 28 Aug 2007 at 10:25 am ¶

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