My Dad
Father's Day in our family usually includes my Dad doing what he does best...talking about cars and trucks. He was an automotive engineer for over 30 years and has been automotive historian forever. Here is a guy who found his passion early (birth?) and turned it into something fun and sometimes lucrative. He has written several books on the subject along with many articles. His first book about Ford Trucks was in print for 20 years. Now, as a librarian, I know that is rare!!! He drove my mom nuts and sometimes the kids too, but we certainly appreciate his legacy!
Each year for the "past many", Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan hosts a "Motor Muster". Vehicles of all types and their families make their way to this historical village built by Henry Ford to revel in their history. My Dad, along with other automotive historians, give spectators narratives regrading the history and features of each car as they "pass in review". These guys really know their stuff. My dad does most of it off of the top of his head with every detail anyone would ever want to know. Plus, he has a great love of the automobile which is evident in his delivery of the information.
Usually, the family tries to all meet at the Motor Muster to ooh over the cars and to support my Dad and cheer him on. This year, my Dad was the only one of the family there. I don't know if he really cares that we're absent, as he knows we're all busy. However, it sure doesn't feel like Father's Day when I don't go. As I sit on the bleachers as the cars roll by in my own hometown, I am reminded again and again how much I love my dad and how proud I am to be his only daughter.
Note to my conservative readers: In the "About the Author" section of one of his books, but Dad even states that politically he is "right of center". His political convictions run just about as deep as gasoline runs in his veins!
Each year for the "past many", Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan hosts a "Motor Muster". Vehicles of all types and their families make their way to this historical village built by Henry Ford to revel in their history. My Dad, along with other automotive historians, give spectators narratives regrading the history and features of each car as they "pass in review". These guys really know their stuff. My dad does most of it off of the top of his head with every detail anyone would ever want to know. Plus, he has a great love of the automobile which is evident in his delivery of the information.
Usually, the family tries to all meet at the Motor Muster to ooh over the cars and to support my Dad and cheer him on. This year, my Dad was the only one of the family there. I don't know if he really cares that we're absent, as he knows we're all busy. However, it sure doesn't feel like Father's Day when I don't go. As I sit on the bleachers as the cars roll by in my own hometown, I am reminded again and again how much I love my dad and how proud I am to be his only daughter.
Note to my conservative readers: In the "About the Author" section of one of his books, but Dad even states that politically he is "right of center". His political convictions run just about as deep as gasoline runs in his veins!
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