Hero Dad

Mitchissmo dad in Vietnam, 1967

Dads get forgiven more than moms because they have that style, that style of aloof affectionate "taking care of business." Mothers may do more (like, say, birth), but dads are heroes, giving shelter from storms.


Dads celebrating news of Mitchissmo birth

You may not be around anymore, but I still remember you.
Thanks for fighting the good fight when you had to.
And thanks for everything.