Dear Annie: A Father’s Day Reflection

DEAR READERS: Today is Father’s Day, a day that means something different to each of us. For some, it is a time to fire up the grill, hand Dad a new set of tools and enjoy the kind of quiet, comfortable time that fathers often prefer. For others, it is a bittersweet day, filled with memories, longing or unresolved emotions. Wherever you find yourself today, this letter is for you.

If your dad is still with you, pick up the phone. Sit beside him. Ask him about his childhood, his first job or how he met your mom. Dads are not always the first to speak, but they often have stories that will surprise you. And more importantly, take a moment to say thank you. Thank him for the countless small things he has done that may have gone unnoticed: the rides to school, the late nights worrying,…