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Lessons I Learned from My Father

Father's Day musings from the Tri-Cities of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.



Dads


They come in all shapes and colors and sizes,


Some are gruff, some rough, some full of surprises.

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They work very hard, although some play harder,


Others you see like to frequent the larder.

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We know they’re not perfect, but neither are we,


They struggle, they strive, they support family.


They teach us the things we really ought to know,


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Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Tell us: What is something your father taught you? Tell us in the comments section below.


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