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Do Something! (Lessons Learned From My Dad)

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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...