My Dad before He was a Dad

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Happy Father’s Day to all of you – those who are dads and those of us who have dads. There’s nothing like a dad, but it’s also true that our dads weren’t always dads. They used to be boys and then young men looking to the future, trying out their wings, finding their independence. This picture is my dad on …

My Dad’s Cross Country Adventure

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“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers and singers of song.” ~Unknown Happy Father’s Day to all of you – those who are dads and those of us who have dads. There’s nothing like a dad, but it’s also true that our dads weren’t always dads. They used to be boys and then young men …

A Washing Windows Dad’s Day Gift

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June 21, 1966 Jocie Brooke reporting from Hollyhill, Kentucky. Oh gosh, things have been so busy around here. I thought summer was when you could lie back and be lazy. You know, once school was out. But I’ve been spinning like a crazy top trying to do everything. I helped Miss Sally plant some late garden and wash her windows.  …