Why I love my dad...

Bath Chronicle, The;  June 12, 2007 ;     519 words ...Every dad on the planet would love their kids to think...better time to hone your skills as a super- dad. "Having a small child fling his or her arms...are," smiles Michael Heatley, author of The Dad's Book, which is packed with tips and tricks...

EASY RYDERS!; Changing Rooms star Anna Ryder Richardson and her adoptive...

The People (London, England);  June 25, 2000 ;   Smith, Steven;   787 words ...EASY RYDERS! Anna on Colin I was adopted by my dad, Colin, and mum, Jill, when I was just six weeks old. Dad always told me I was the chosen one , and that...shared a room and became just like sisters. Dad always encouraged fantasies and tried to entertain...

VOTE For our Dad Of The Year.(Features)

Birmingham Evening Mail (England);  June 7, 2005 ;     787 words ......the Birmingham Evening Mail launched the search for Dad of the Year in association with Touchwood. All dads...to cast your vote for who you think should become Dad of the Year 2005! The winning dad will receive a fantastic pounds 1,000 Touchwood gift...

My dad's the coolest. . .

Deseret News (Salt Lake City);  June 15, 2006 ;   Rodger L. Hardy Deseret Morning News;   702 words ......in Utah Valley. Or so say their kids. "My dad is a funny guy," wrote Jimena Romo. "He...draft. Here are some of their responses: "My dad is terrific! He does a lot of things for...McKenzie Murray. "Another thing about my dad is that he's very funny. He jokes about...

Memories of Dad

Press-Telegram Long Beach, CA.;  June 19, 2005 ;   Patrick McKean;   773 words ......two months, I've thought I would give my Dad a call to let him know about an important...s Day that I haven't been able to visit Dad, join him and our huge family for a celebration...sister Molly's in Bakersfield, not to embrace Dad and combine for another unique gift, but...

La Crosse Tribune, Wis., Terry Rindfleich column: No hugs, but baseball...

La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, WI);  June 18, 2006 ;     652 words ...Byline: Terry Rindfleich Jun. 18--By today's dad standards, my dad was not cool. My dad, Howard, was not warm and fuzzy all over. He wasn't into hugs or telling his children he loved them. My...

Childhood holiday memories stir passion for dad's fudge secrets

Daily Breeze;  December 18, 2002 ;   DONAHUE;   748 words ......m not sure which memory comes first, my dad making fudge at Christmas or my mom telling...they are both true memories. My 37-year-old dad was considered "old" then. He married my...brothers and sister all the same. You see, my dad married my mom knowing she had four children...

Growing up with dad; Father's Day: Even when he's gone, memories live on...

Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque);  June 16, 2001 ;   REBECCA CHRISTIAN;   580 words ...When I hear the radio ads for what to get Dad on his special day, I realize with a start that this year I won't be giving Dad a bear hug, a big mushy card and a box...it Becomes You. This is the reason my dad gave me for not accusing my sister of...

Your LIFE: Dad's ghost led me to his secret past; SPIRIT & FATE WHEN ANITA...

The Mirror (London, England);  July 27, 2007 ;     478 words ......round the dinner table, Anita asked her dad for the hundredth time: What was it like in the war? Her mum shot her a stern look. Her dad Henryk Wojtkiewicz just replied: It was...reveal any details. Anita, now 57, remembers: Dad was a great storyteller. He had a Yorkshire...

`DAD'S NOT A DRAG - EVEN IF HE WEARS A DRESS!' As naughty Natalie...

The People (London, England);  June 15, 1997 ;   Cohen, Francine;   787 words ......s Day today but my earliest memories of Dad are of him dressed up as a woman! He's always...Welch, our surname - but he'd do anybody! Dad really wanted to be an actor but Grandpa...knew I'd always take a big jar of sweets. Dad's drag act began after he and my mum Annie...

Dad's doctorate at 72 springs from love of learning and father's devotion

Daily Breeze;  June 19, 2005 ;     600 words ......graduation ceremony, my cell phone rings. It's Dad. He forgot something in the car. His Camry...breath. Wearing his black cap and gown, Dad seems calm. I'm frazzled. He hands me the...threads in one hand, I run back, reaching Dad as he and his fellow graduates begin filing...

Flying High With Dad as the Guide

The Washington Post;  May 1, 1997 ;   Gabby Richards;   701 words ...Flight 51, with my dad as its captain, lingered a little before dipping into the clouds. It was Dad's final trip before retirement, and I joined...He videotaped most everything and captured my dad as he disengaged the autopilot and, descending...

Your Life: REAL STORIES: I saw my MUM kill my DAD; EVERYONE EXPECTS ME TO...

The Mirror (London, England);  July 1, 2005 ;     787 words ......is stacked with beaming pictures of her dad Billy. But ask her where her beloved father...people the truth... that my mum killed my dad? she says. Corinne, 19, will forever have...Billy, 12. Her mum, Nicky Mira, 42, and dad were childhood sweethearts who'd been together...

When dad was a lad

New Straits Times;  June 18, 2004 ;     580 words ...New Straits Times 06-18-2004 When dad was a lad Edition: 2* Section: Talkzone...YouthQuake got readers to tell us about their dad as a young man. The following three entries...portrayals of these wonderful fathers. MY dad's really a fun, humorous character. For...

This year, get Dad what he wants most: nothing

Daily Breeze;  June 8, 2002 ;     662 words ...This year, get Dad what he wants most: nothing Father's Day...are thinking: "This year, I think I'll get Dad a nice casual shirt." Fine. Go ahead. Although...couple of questions first, such as: Does Dad WANT another nice casual shirt? Have you...