If you’re in the US, or other countries that celebrate fathers and fatherhood today, Happy Father’s Day.
Yesterday, I dedicated a post to my dad. He’s been gone almost 35 years, but I still miss him. Today, I offer the simple wish expressed in the title and a few of my favorite moments as a father (in the gallery).
Faith in the Library
After Faith finished working on her project, she helped me clean up te leaves. She likes using the leaf-blower.
Happy pup – happy Faith.
She’s a good kid.
Faith came over to visit and to sit with Maddie
She’s got something in mind
Been there. Done that. Got the tee-shirt. Faith said I could use this if I remind you that it was 1998.
Faith checking out the Molly Wee story
My favorite day wearing that rain suit came years after selling that bike. Faith and I making a mess.
It’s always a little weird to be in the audience when Faith is commanding our attention. But I’m very proud.
Another country fan.
“I think you can squeeze through there”
One of my favorite photos. This is from 2003 when Faith and I stopped to take some photos.
My wife reorganized my money, but, as you can see, I don’t have much. that’s Faith being compassionate.
Our daughter had the opportunity to learn how to change a tire. On a rainy day no less.
That’s Faith and I on our way to the Olympic Peninsula. It’s early
That’s Faith modeling a helmet before being placed in the pilot’s seat.
Faith took this shot after going inside while I was taking the feature shot.
I was pretty happy with the angle I had on this bird. Faith was going for a different view. Wet sandals, wet pants, I guess it’s the price you pay for better photos.
I’ve been to ballgames with lots of people but taking Faith to her first Pirates game was a special treat for me.
Potential airline executive? No, she’s too kind.
When he wasn’t trying to eat something he was a good horse.
Heinz Field on the way to watch Monday Night football
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Happy Father’s Day! Lucky you, lucky Faith!
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Thanks Janis.
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Lovely pics, Dan – Happy Fathers Day! :-)
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Thanks Ruth.
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It never stops hurting when you lose your father. Happy Father’s Day, Dan!
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Thanks John
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Perfect post, Dan. A celebration of being a dad.
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It’s been the best job I’ve ever had!
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Me too.
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Sweet, sweet photos! Happy Fathers Day!
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Thanks!
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Nice! I always love the rain slicker photo! Queen of Monopoly is also good, tee-hee — her ruling face! I think you’re both lucky and proud to have one another :) Happy Father’s Day!
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Thanks Joey. I know I feel lucky and I am very proud.
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Really nice to get to
Know you more
And the pics are beautiful
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Thanks Yvette.
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Tears in my eyes, Dan. Your post deeply touched me. Happy Father’s Day! 💝
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Thanks Amy.
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You and Faith are truly blessed with such a loving relationship. It’s the same way with my son and me. Nothing like having a great kid!
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That’s true. Sandi. This has been fun.
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Happy Father’s Day Dan. Great photos. I love the matching raincoats!
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She seems to have inherited my love of puddles ;-)
Thanks!
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It’s a great love! 😀
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Happy Father’s Day, Dan! Your father raised a great son; you raised a great daughter.
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Thanks Lois.
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Really nice post Dan. Faith was cute as a button as a youngster, but has blossomed into a stunningly beautiful woman. ‘Course, let’s be fair, the Editor had a little something to do with that as well!!
You guys have such a close, loving relationship…..it’s a beautiful thing.
But I gotta tell you Dan, Faith pulled off the rain slicker waaayyyy better than you! Just sayin’……
Hope you’re having a well-deserved Happy Father’s Day surrounded by all your girls and one guy! 😄
🔹 Ginger 🔹
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Thanks Ginger. She’s much more photogenic (and much nicer to look at). I’m just glad we’re still having fun. The Editor gets a lot of credit and my mom gets a bunch, also. But, isn’t that usually the case?
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Hi Dan – gosh Maddie is getting read to .. she’s one lucky family dog! Great photos of you as a Dad with your delightful daughter, Faith … wonderful to see them all – littlie through growing older – great range … cheers and hope you’ve had a happy day and the rest together … cheers Hilary
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Thanks Hilary! I’m not sure, maybe Faith was reading out loud to Maddie.
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No … Of course not – Maddie was being read to!! I’m sure … Faith was just reading and keeping Maddie company … she’s a demon Monopoly player too .. fun to see life in a few pics … enjoy the rest of the day – H
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I should have never taught her that game, but she was worse when we played Sorry 🙂
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I had to cheat to win! Sad but true … when you’re the eldest age 10 or so … you can sit on the $50 bills or whatever denomination they were … = can’t do those funny things! Cheers H
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Your father/daughter shots are exceptional – great memories as you make more. I do love the shot of Faith reading while Maddie sits. :-)
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Both of them doing what they love 🙂
Thanks Judy.
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Such happy photo memories, Dan. Your father/ daughter amazing bond warms the heart! Happy Father’s Day! 💐 Christine
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Thanks Christine.
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Happy Fathers Day! That’s a beautiful collection of photos/memories of you and your daughter.
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Thanks Frank.
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There’s a special place in Heaven for Good Dads.
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Thanks Pam.
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She’s lucky to have you as a dad! :)
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Thanks Linda. She’s a good kid.
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Oh, Dan, it’s been lovely looking through your photos. I’ve enjoyed it. Have a really happy Father’s Day/weekend.
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Thanks Val!
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Happy Father’s Day. You and Faith are both blessed.
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Thanks Jennie!
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You’re welcome, Dan.
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Nice gallery of a daughter to be proud of; you and your wife did well.
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Thanks Janet. It was a team effort, and a good team.
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It seems like the longer my dad’s been gone, the closer I feel to him. But it hasn’t even been two years, so who knows. Thank God for memories. Yours here are beautiful and still in the making! I hope you had a good Father’s Day.
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Thanks JoAnna.
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Happy Father’s Day, Dan.
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Thanks Sharukh!
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You’re welcome, Dan.
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Hope you had a nice Father’s Day, Dan! Nice pics, of course — some of which your regular readers will certainly recognize.
Curious about one thing, though. You have the one where you say how it was a special treat to take Faith to her first Pirates game, and I’m wondering if she was really an adult before you guys did that. I mean, hey, maybe that’s just how it worked out, but I would have guessed you’d have taken her as a child or at least as a teen. Of course, maybe she wasn’t interested before then.
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Thanks Paul. We didn’t actually get to Pittsburgh until Faith was an adult. We went other places, but not there. We had been there before I took her to a Pirates, game, but only once for a short whirlwind tour.
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No, you’re not a proud Papa. Noooooooooooo. :)
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🙂
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Lucky Faith! Lucky you! Happy belated Father’s Day, Dan!
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Thank you so much!
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Best Father’s Day post ever!! … a different and very touching twist from the perspective of a father.
I loved each and every photo. They tell of a special relationship between you and your daughter. Both of you are extremely lucky … but I suspect you already knew that! 🙂
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Thanks Joanne. I do feel pretty lucky. It’s the best job I”ve every had.
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