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.

My dad's lawn care routine is so rigorous,

I'm starting to think he's not trying to win the neighborhood lawn competition, but the heart of the mailman who has to navigate the maze of his perfectly manicured garden

My dad always says he doesn't need anything fancy for Father's Day, just a quiet afternoon and a perfectly mowed lawn.

But then I caught him showing off the misshapen clay mug I made him in kindergarten to his golf buddies, and I realized his heart's true desire was always just for us to be there... and maybe make him something.

I asked my dad to teach me how to fix a broken appliance for Father's Day, so I could finally learn from the master of DIY repairs.

He smiled and said, 'The best way to learn is by watching me Google it for the next three hours.'