To Good Fathers, Everywhere

Portrait of the Poet as a Young Man
Originally uploaded by Mutually Inclusive.

My Dad gave me many things during his life, but I think the best gift was the example of how to be a good father.

We tell people all sorts of things, but our kids ignore that, and watch what we do. Dad was always a decent guy, even when provoked. He could be an annoying adversary in court, but he always played by the rules, and looked for humour during his day.

I don't always get through the day with a fun story for the kids, but it's not because I don't know how.