A careful man I ought to be, A little fellow follows me, I do not dare to go astray For fear he’ll go the selfsame way. I cannot once escape his eyes, Whate’er he sees me do, he tries; Like me, he says, he’s going to be, The little chap who follows me. He thinks […]
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I pause for a moment and think of Dad In loving memory of him In all, good and bad Having very special moments of him That remain in my heart That no one can take away I can hold unto them When my tears start to come And when I’m weary I think of Dad […]
My Dads Hands
Bedtime came, we were settling down, I was holding one of my lads. As I grasped him so tight, I saw a strange sight: My hands. . .they looked like my dad’s! I remember them well, those old gnarled hooks, there was always a cracked nail or two. And thanks to a hammer that strayed […]
What A Father Knows
My father knows the proper way The nation should be run; He tells us children every day Just what should now be done. He knows the way to fix the trusts, He has a simple plan; But if the furnace needs repairs We have to hire a man. My father, in a day or two, […]
If My Words Could Only Speak
My angels Yarleene and Deanne If my words can only speak. It would tell you that I am sorry. I am sorry for your sorrow. I am sorry for your pain. I wish I could take away all that confusion. I wish I could heal those feelings. If my words can only speak. It would […]
Fatherville Interview: Dr. Michelle Wats...
We are very excited to be able to share this interview we did with Dr. Michelle Watson. Dr. Watson recently released her new book: Dad, Here’s What I Really Need From You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter’s Heart. (Which, by the way, we highly recommend). Fatherville: Tell us what motivated you to start […]
The Day I Never Prepared For As A Father
After Caroline, our first child, was admitted to university, she looked forward to the day she would leave home. I looked forward to that day, too. I thought I would stand and watch one of my own soar into new horizons. Our First Child Leaves Home The day came and its events left me a […]
That’s Why I Hate You
“That’s why I hate you,” my son said as I pulled the plug on his video game, after being told several times to cut it off. It was late. It was time for him to go to bed, and the video game needed to be turned off. Needless to say this retort stayed in my […]
Transportation Should Provide Enjoyment,...
What enables people to be on time for a scheduled appointment, attend a favorite social event or recreational activity, or just drive on a pleasant summer day? Of course,what else but the automobile. Or in today’s terms: the automobile, sport-utility vehicle, or minivan. More and more people are realizing that the cost of new transportation […]
5 Steps to Choosing the Perfect Family C...
Five steps to choosing the perfect car to keep your family safe and meet all your needs as a parent. Looking for a new car that’ll keep your family safe and meet all your needs as a parent? Here’s a step-by-step guide to finding the perfect ride. Step 1: Evaluate the car’s safety features The […]