Let’s Talk About Fathers Day

(Stepping onto my soapbox) You know, dads really get shafted, compared to moms. Mothers Day happens during the school year. We bring home potted flowers, little crafts showing hand prints, booklets extolling our virtues, sculptures and who knows what-all. Fathers Day? Middle of summer break. In other words: nothing. Mothers Day, we get bombarded with…

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7 Things I Learned From My Dad

It’s Father’s Day weekend. Father’s Day gets some serious short shrift in this culture. Kids spend a week making projects for Mom at school, and when Father’s Day rolls around—nothin’. Where’s the justice in that setup? So this week I dedicate my 7 Quick Takes to What I Learned From My Dad. ___1___ Nothing is…

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