Do Something! (Lessons Learned From My Dad)

A father carries pictures where his money used to be. ~ Author Unknown ----------------------------------------- A few months ago, my mentor in parenting, or dad as I call him, celebrated a big birthday. I won't mention the number here because, to me, he doesn't seem to be that age. However, when I was little, I remember thinking that age was like having one foot in the grave. I see the error of my ways now. We all think a little stupid when we're young, right? While I promised this post months ago, it just never happened. Growing up knowing that plans could change on a dime when it came to my father, I have a feeling he will clearly understand my predicament. Sorry dad, life just simply got in the way. Nearly every day, something comes out of my mouth that makes me realize I am so much more like my dad than my mom. I look like her, but I'm dad through and through. I remember watching him as a kid, clean sha...