Father's Day

I think being a good father is the best compliment you could give to any man—and not just those who are in the process of raising kids. There are all kinds of different versions of family and fatherhood, and the love, patience and kindness that merit a good dad should be celebrated in all its different forms. Some of us are fathers to plants and animals that need us. Some of us are working with kids who have never had a chance at a life before. Some of us are watching members of our adopted families grow up, and some are just watching out for the babies that are one step away from toppling off a chair.

Whatever kind of father you are, whether you're following your own dad's example or trying to be a better man than he was, thank you. Happy Father's Day.

-Amanda