Father's Day

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Father's Day brings both poignance and joy in memory and in the experiences of life. Treasure today the joys...and reach out and hug the dad in your life. Sometimes, he's gone faster than you can imagine.

The airwaves this weekend are chockfull of remembrances for a man among the best known dads of our times, whose ebullient love of his own father and his son inspired the writing of two books. Tim Russert is being remembered by his colleagues for his professional achievements and acclaim.

Not knowing him personally, I find the greatest honor in his fatherhood. Telling his son every day, you are loved. You are loved, but not entitled.

As a child, as a parent, I find great wisdom and parenting in those simple words.

Remembering this day, Clarence and Lyle.