Tag: Father’s Day
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Like Father–Like Us?
With Father’s Day just passed, it’s interesting to recognize how people view it. I used to ask Mom if she had gotten Dad a gift to honor his day. Her response, “No, he’s not my father.” I have a good friend whose dad is unresponsive and indifferent. Celebrating him makes no sense because he doesn’t…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Dad?
With Father’s Day just passed, I was reminded of how the definition of “Dad” differs from person to person. I was fortunate. I had a very engaging dad who worked hard at knowing who I was, along with my two sisters and brother. He never lumped us together as “the kids”. He saw our individuality…
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The One That Didn’t Get Away
Dad loved to fish. He also loved to tell a great story. Fishing was Dad’s method of getting away and decompressing. Having learned as a boy on a small farm in Texas, he’d find time and a place when needed. We’d accompany him on occasion. None of us were ever true fisherman, but watching him…
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Too Many Cooks Make One Heck Of A Party
Celebrating men looks a lot different than celebrating women. Women get excited about flowers, fancy decorations and chocolate. Men are easy. Bacon. It makes everything better. And anything fried. That’s the manly way to eat. For Father’s Day, we had the privilege of having most our kids with us, except our son and his family.…