To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

Dads across the globe were once again gracious in accepting their gift during the recent holidays. But, given the nudge by this week's objet d'eBay, a car ad for the 1964 Ford Fairlane, do you think they really got what they wanted?


Well, maybe there isn't a father actually interested in this particular car. Maybe all he wants is a car to really call his own without family taking over his dream(s).


Or maybe there's another present he really wants. The point is, it'll be a new year soon and time to start thinking about dad's desires, even if (maybe especially if) it is to spend some quality time with his children.

Father's Day Proclamation and Various Declarations

Announcing that Latvia will recognize and celebrate a "father's day," Children and Family Affairs Minister Ainars Bastiks proclaimed that "...the father has still been left unnoticed and underestimated."

Which doesn't mean a big to-do needs to be made as tribute — that's not "A Father's Way." A tie you make for the big guy will be fine. (Does anybody still buy ties as a Father's Day present? how many fathers are still wearing them or are they all ending up as an accessory for a day or two in the wardrobe of teenage girl's?)

Just make sure that whatever you do on FD, you don't scold him to death. If that is your plan or practice, why not just leave Daddy-o unnoticed and underestimated. Many thanks.

** The presents don't matter as long as he knows (without having to put up with too much fuss) that you appreciate his presence. **