My dad was never one for big, flowery speeches or elaborate displays of affection.

But every time I left his house, he'd send me off with a full tank of gas and a quiet, "Wouldn't want you to get stuck." It wasn't just about the fuel; it was his always-there way of saying, "I've got your back, no matter where you're headed."

I asked my dad what he wanted for Father's Day, and he said something to warm my heart

So I turned up the thermostat, now he's ecstatic and our energy bill is through the roof

My dad's idea of retirement is

spending 40 hours a week in the garage, but now he's getting paid in satisfaction instead of a paycheck.

I asked my dad what his secret to a happy retirement was on Father's Day

and he said it's having a to-do list that's longer than his bucket list