Father's Day

So Father's Day is tomorrow. I'm getting a jump on it, so I don't have to rush to write something before the day actually happens like I did for Mother's Day. My dad was and still is a very good role model. I have been waiting for him to retire because he deserves it. I'm surprised he's still working now. All of his children are grown and on their own. We all are doing pretty well too. But he is still there to help us in any way possible, wanted or unwanted. A big deal is not made about Father's Day like it is with Mother's Day. But this day is just as important. My father forced me to grow up without me even realizing it. I still remember the last time I got that belt. I was probably about 10 or so. Anyway after it happened I remember watching my dad and my brother playing basketball in the backyard. I wanted to play too, but I felt like I would get in trouble again if I did. My mom was cooking and she saw me standing there. She told me to go on outside. Cautiously I did. My dad acted like nothing had happened and we just played ball. I don't even know if anybody but me remembers that but I remember it like it was yesterday. That's an example of laying down the law when needed but still being a nurturing father. That's my dad in a nutshell. We can talk sports for hours, but he can turn around and tell me what to do with my 401K. So for that I salute my Pops and to all the father's, Happy Father's Day.