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[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Once you are moved out, and across the country, the song Cat's in the Cradle, by Harry Chapin gives you the perfect believable excuse. I'd love to come visit, and I will once work isn't riding me so much. We'll get together then.

[–] MossyFeathers@pawb.social 5 points 1 week ago

I love that song... It's just so sad. The kid wants to spend time with his dad but can't because his dad's always busy, and then the dad wants to spend time with his kid but can't because his child's all grown up and is busy now.