I asked my dad for one piece of life advice he'd learned over the years, as a Father's Day gift.

He paused, thought for a long moment, and then said, 'Always make sure your phone is charged before you leave the house. Because that way, you can always call home.' My heart melted a little.

I got my dad a smart thermostat for Father's Day so he wouldn't have to keep getting up to adjust the temperature.

Now he just stands in front of it, explaining why his 'gut feeling' about the room's temperature is more accurate.

My dad said all he wanted for Father's Day was an hour of peace and quiet.

We found him in the garage, deep in conversation with a loose bolt on a bicycle he hasn't ridden in a decade.

I got my dad a brand new, ultra-high-tech smart grill for Father's Day, thinking he'd love the precision.

He just stared at all the digital controls, then looked at me and said, 'So, does this thing also tell me when the propane tank is empty, or do I still have to shake it?'