Another commercially driven opportunity for retailers to convince us they know what fathers would like for their “special day”, encouraging us to buy stereotypical gifts – handyman tools, the electronic gadgets, the spiffy ties.
We thank our dads and the father figures in our lives for the masculine traits they bring; the sense of protection and comfort.
But what about the other softer, sensitive stuff?
My dad’s a crooner. For as long as I can remember, his golden baritone voice has always soothed me, reminding me that a song without emotion is just an empty melody.
He taught me self-confidence through music and performance. As long as I’m singing from the heart, the audience will always be appreciative.
Being in a quartet that recorded their own album, I saw how my father collaborated with others in sharing their love of music; praise and adoration doesn’t belong to one but shared by many.
For all the dads – including those sadly no longer with us – father figures and single mothers taking on that paternal role, thank you for the hugs, kisses and gentle care. For all your strength and stoic support, we’re also grateful for the moments of love and sensitivity.
Don’t forget the important FBLS stuff:
1. Copy and paste your Facebook Blog Page URL and link it up below
2. If you can, please “Like” a fellow blogger’s page through your personal account. (For some bizzaro reason, the number of Likes on a fan page is only tallied from personal accounts).
3. For the love of bloggy karma, don’t link and dash! Reciprocate the Facebook Like love, ‘k?
* Not a deal breaker but how about giving a shout out to a new page you found ? Doesn’t cost much. Give tenfold, get hundred back, I say.
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Emily says
Lovely post, Grace. I hope you and yours enjoy tomorrow. Thanks for hosting FBLS x
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Emily @ Have a laugh on me says
Aww those photos are classic, he looks like a big softie – Happy Father’s Day for tomorrow Grace xx
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Kirsty @ My Home Truths says
Beautiful photos and Happy Father’s Day to all those dads with us and not with us now. They truly are all one of a kind!
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Robomum says
I love your old pics. Happy Father’s Day to your beloved dad and Mr Surfs! X
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Annaleis says
Enjoy the dat tomorrow with all the Dad’s in your life. It’s nice to see the generations get together.
Kim@spiritedmama says
What a beautiful piece Grace. You look so sweet on stage with yr dad. And hank you for including those like me who have to play mama and papa xxx
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Rita says
Beautiful Grace! Happy Father’s Day to your dad and your hubby too!
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Kylez @ A Study in Contradictions says
Well said Grace!
Dave is working today so won’t be home till almost Punky’s bedtime, but I’m going to get her to help me make Dave some brownies once she wake up from her nap seeing as we haven’t had a chance to get him a proper present.
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Lisa says
A lovely Fathers Day celebration post. Hope your family are having a wonderful day.xx
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Danya Banya says
Lovely words in this post Grace, and the photos – adorbs!
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Jean says
Lovely photo of you on stage with father.
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