I asked my dad what he wanted for Father's Day.

He just sighed, looked at the garage door, and said, 'Honestly? Just 10 minutes alone with the power drill, and maybe to finally figure out where that missing Philips head screwdriver went after the great fence-mending of 2017.'

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.'

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

So I just let him mow the lawn in silence, because apparently, that's his version of a meditation retreat.

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.