I asked my dad what his all-time favorite Father's Day gift was.

He didn't even hesitate. He pointed to the lopsided, hand-painted mug I made him in kindergarten and said, 'This one. It reminded me that the best things in life don't cost a thing... and also that you're worth every penny.'

I asked my dad how he wanted to celebrate Father's Day this year

and he said he just wanted to finally finish the deck he started building in 2018

I caught my dad yelling at the TV during a cooking show, and I asked him why he was so upset.

He said the chef was grilling him with incorrect techniques.

My dad said he didn't need anything for Father's Day.

Ten minutes later, I found him in the garage, 'just finishing up' a project he started back when I was in elementary school.