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Yeah, you guys (and lady) got it. Dad was sort of this provider-figure who was stoic, solid....the voice of responsibility. Mom fed me and put gauze pads on. Dad reminded me when I forgot to do stuff.
Today, at 53 years of age, I see effective, steadfast, devoted, patient, career fathers as sort of the quiet heros of society. I take nothing away from moms of course. But LOTS of dads are rock-solid, consistent teachers and personal examples of sacrifice and duty and service to their families and communities. They don't give medals out for that, but perhaps they should.
Plus....at 53 years of age I can finally undersand the Old Man. He's gone now, left us twelve years ago but you know.....I suppose if I could have any impossible wish, I might choose to have a beer with that guy today. Thank him. Look him in the eye and tell him I finally get it.
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Man of Carbon Fiber (stronger than steel)
Mocha 1978 911SC. "Coco"
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