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This is a tribute to my father and one of his most pronounced quirks. He's a man who loves to fix things. He'll spend hours figuring how to juice one more year out of an old appliance or lawn mower when most of us would head to the store for something new. In this piece I read an adaptation of a letter I sent to my Dad for Father's Day 2003. In this letter I expressed admiration for his "handyman" quirks and explained how I had realized these quirks were the tip of an iceberg of character marked by dedication and commitment. I am concerned that this piece may be too sappy and would love some feedback.
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This is a tribute to my father and one of his most pronounced quirks. He's a man who loves to fix things. He'll spend hours figuring how to juice one more year out of an old appliance or lawn mower when most of us would head to the store for something new. In this piece I read an adaptation of a letter I sent to my Dad for Father's Day 2003. In this letter I expressed admiration for his "handyman" quirks and explained how I had realized these quirks were the tip of an iceberg of character marked by dedication and commitment. I am concerned that this piece may be too sappy and would love some feedback.
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Review of Father's Day Tribute: Fix'er Up, Dad.While listening to this piece it called up a deep longing for paternal care. A father's role is so important in giving shape and direction to a child's life that it is not often reflected upon or appreciated. This piece is an honest, reflective, personal and respectful. The listener will be engaged and moved. |
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Review of Father's Day Tribute: Fix'er Up, Dad.This piece is straight from the heart. It has an authentic resonance that anyone who has ever reassessed their relationship with their father -- for the better -- and begins to see him with their heart instead of their head, can feel. In short, a wonderful piece. |
Transcript
Each father’s day I gravitate toward the cards and gifts with little wrenches, screwdrivers, and hammers. Thinking back to the strong image that was daddy in my earliest memories. Worn out blue jeans and a tool belt working days in his fathers shop and nights on the home my family would build a life in. in every season, Dad is what we called when something was broken.
In my teenage years, Dad’s penchant for rigging up the broken things in our lives became a source of irritation rather than pride. Even today I role my eyes a bit when I see his creative wheels turning wondering how he might squeeze one more year of usefulness out of some old relic at the house. I’m so different, preferring to throw out the old things in favor other new. If a lawnmower or appliance starts acing up, I pitch it out and start with a new model. I can almost hear my dad persuading, now hold on a minute l...
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Review of Father's Day Tribute: Fix'er Up, Dad.
A reflective piece about the value of endurance, this Father's Day Tribute packs a lot of information about the relationship between a son and his father in a short period of time.