To My Dad, on Father’s Day

Jun 18, 2023 | No-Niche Posts

Thank you, Dad…

…for demonstrating the importance of education, and setting a good example;

…for letting me play with your monstrosity of a calculator – I would never understand the math (no doubt, to your everlasting frustration), but its resemblance to a typewriter surely had some influence on me;

…for your even temper;

…for taking me nice places, even when I was wearing the “Lucy” button or vying for the “piggy prize”;

…for teaching me the value of a firm handshake and direct eye contact (even if this is interpreted as some sort of sexual come-on in 26 countries outside the U.S.);

…for sound career advice, morning coffee, and commiseration;

…for always being proud of me;

…for helping me find ways around obstacles, like arbitrary age rules for Freshmen, and such, so I didn’t bloody my forehead too badly banging it against brick walls or glass ceilings;

…for raising me to believe there was nothing I couldn’t do, if I could read and wanted badly enough to do it (except maybe Chem I and Math);

…for always being there for me, and a thousand other little things (and big ones), Happy Father’s Day!

Holly Jahangiri

Holly Jahangiri is the author of Trockle, illustrated by Jordan Vinyard; A Puppy, Not a Guppy, illustrated by Ryan Shaw; and the newest release: A New Leaf for Lyle, illustrated by Carrie Salazar. She draws inspiration from her family, from her own childhood adventures (some of which only happened in her overactive imagination), and from readers both young and young-at-heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, J.J., whose love and encouragement make writing books twice the fun.

19 Comments

  1. Unishta

    what a reassuring childhood you must have had. Dad’s are always our quiet strengths. I learnt a lot from my dad too.

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  2. Unishta

    what a reassuring childhood you must have had. Dad’s are always our quiet strengths. I learnt a lot from my dad too.

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  3. DoD

    Thank you sweetie. You do know how to bring a tear to my eye don’t you! Thank you so much for being a wonderful daughter.

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  4. DoD

    Thank you sweetie. You do know how to bring a tear to my eye don’t you! Thank you so much for being a wonderful daughter.

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  5. Patrick Chase

    And thank you, Holly, for allowing me to recognize (with some confidence) that my kids have that commonality of appreciation for those things we dads unconsciously do under the guidance of love.

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  6. Patrick Chase

    And thank you, Holly, for allowing me to recognize (with some confidence) that my kids have that commonality of appreciation for those things we dads unconsciously do under the guidance of love.

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  7. Rasheed Hooda

    Thank you, for articulating so beautifully for all of us who are thinking and feeling the same things.

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  8. Rasheed Hooda

    Thank you, for articulating so beautifully for all of us who are thinking and feeling the same things.

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  9. Shilpa Gupte

    Dads are special…our heroes from real life!

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  10. rajkkhoja

    Hi
    I visited your site. So beautiful you written blog. I like. Iam so happy. Very interesting you sharing your knowledge & experience. Beautiful your childhood.

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    • Holly Jahangiri

      Thank you! I’m glad it makes you happy.

      Reply
      • rajkkhoja

        Welcome!

        Reply

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