My dad isn't much of a talker. He usually just nods and makes thoughtful grunts.

But this Father's Day, I realized his quiet presence is the loudest comfort I could ever ask for, especially when he's just there, quietly fixing something I didn't even realize was broken.

I told my dad I was making him breakfast in bed for Father's Day

He said that's egg-cellent, but don't forget to adjust the thermostat, it's a little too toast-y in here

I found an old letter I wrote to my dad when I was a kid, and it said, 'Dad, I love you more than pizza.'

He said that's still the highest praise he's ever received.

I caught my dad talking to the thermostat again

I guess you could say he's trying to have a degree of control over the conversation