Fathers day is a hard time for me, as I no longer have my dad to honor in person, just his memories. He was a tall, happy, handsome and fun man. He had dignity, confidence, thoughtfulness and never had a bad word to say about anyone. His sense of humor was keen and he used it often. I miss him dearly. If you were with him, you were his treat, never would he allow you to pay for anything. He would give me, or anyone in need, the shirt off his back, if that was all he had. He was my ally, and would have done anything he could for me. He died of cancer years ago, and fought it gallantly, but in the end, it devoured his body and spirit and he gave up. I held his hand as he passed. Even he wasn't strong enough to beat cancer. So in his memory on this Father's day, I"ll honor him by treating myself to lobster and cake, two of his favorite foods....after all, that is what he would be doing, if he were here. Love you dad....

To those of you who still have your father, I hope you get to spend some time together. To those who are celebrating their fathers memory, I send you hugs ........Happy Father's day.