I asked my dad what he was most proud of as a father on Father's Day

He said it wasn't the achievements or milestones, but the fact that I still come to him for advice, even though I never take it

My dad's idea of a relaxing weekend is

spending 5 hours in the garage, only to emerge with a slightly cleaner workbench and a list of 12 new projects to start

My dad's idea of retirement is

having enough time to finish all the projects he's been putting off until the weekend

Growing up, my dad wasn't big on mushy stuff; hugs were brief, and 'I love you' was often replaced with a nod.

But then I realized, every time he quietly fixed my bike, mowed the lawn without being asked, or just sat with me when I was down, he was speaking volumes.