Attention, Dad: it’s today!
He knows why that’s funny and he can’t be upset about it, because I got my sense of humor from him. Much to the chagrin of all who know us, and especially those who have been in the same room as both of us when we were on a roll.
My dad is one of the kindest, most ethical, smartest people I have had the privilege to know. And he can string together at least a dozen terrible puns on any theme before you can get your wits about you enough to beg him to stop (marine life puns were always popular on nights when Mom was cooking fish. Or anytime, actually. He just can’t kelp himself).
Thanks for everything, Dad. And just because I don’t have a copy of the picture of you in my She-Ra Halloween costume:
Sweetie, thank you. Your wonderful words and pictures touch me and make me proud of you all over again. Each moment with you has been an absolute joy, and I look forward to many more opportunities to show how important you are to me. I love you beyond telling.