31 Comments

So heartwarming, Bob. Your column triggered many memories of Dad....He was always the one that took us to the library from an early age, to the UCD farm to see the animals, on adventures going to the city dump, or for a Foster's Freeze treat. And there is one special memory, when I was a freshman at Cal and invited to a formal dance, for which I had no dress. He drove all the way from Davis to Berkeley and took me to I Magnin in The City to pick one out, patiently watching me try on multiple dresses and offering his thoughts. We finally settled on a white dress with black polka dots, horrible with my auburn hair, but it was chosen with love.

Expand full comment

Robin - That certainly sounds like your dad. He was beloved in your hometown, as you know.

Expand full comment

Actually I didn't know that because being inside the family is a lot different than being outside it. It's nice to hear. I got a hint at his retirement party.

Expand full comment

Memories are so special, I remember being a nurse in the ICU in this town I had recently moved into, and I had a precious patient that had such a remarkably friendly, caring family. They interacted with him and each other in such a special way, I knew he had a good life, and that they were all lucky to have each other. I knew then this little town was a great place to spend a life in.

Expand full comment

You nailed it, Jane. I know you cared for a lot of folks in this town of ours.

Expand full comment

You had wonderful parents Bob and remember Dorothy was behind that great father Jim Maureen & I loved your family

Expand full comment

And our family most certainly loved your family as well, Barry. So many great memories.

Expand full comment

Bob, you sure know how to write tear-jerkers! Thanks for such a beautiful love story!

Expand full comment

Thanks Aileen. I'm lucky to have lived it.

Expand full comment

Happy Father’s Day, Bob!

Expand full comment

Much love from our family to yours on this special day.

Expand full comment

Your pieces about you dad have always been among my favorites. Happy Father’s Day, Bob.

Expand full comment

Thanks so much. How blessed are we all?

Expand full comment

Love the family photos 💕💓

Expand full comment

Love them, too, but can't say I took any of them. Nobody trusts me with a camera.

Expand full comment

Inspiring!

Expand full comment

Thanks so much, Andre.

Expand full comment

Great column, as always, Bob. Thank you. And Happy Fathers' Day to you!

Expand full comment

Thanks, Anne. There are so many great fathers out there on this special day.

Expand full comment

What a terrific column! Love the pics! Happy Father's Day, Bob

Expand full comment

Thank you so much, Samia. Much appreciated.

Expand full comment

Great writing, Bob…wonderful memories beget generational wonderful memories. What a gift…

Expand full comment

I know I'm not the only one with a great dad.

Expand full comment

This piece resonated with me…and many, many, others…I’m certain!

Expand full comment

Pulitzer! Smiling through teary eyes. Happy Father's Day, Bob!! (With gifts of exclamation!!!)

Expand full comment

You're awesome, Rick. Thanks a million.

Expand full comment

Always good stuff Bob, happy Father’s Day

Expand full comment

Happy Father's Day to you, too, Hawk. Aren't we the luckiest guys on earth?

Expand full comment

Awesome I am subscribed please check

Expand full comment

Always love your stories of growing up in a big family Bob. Especially the ones regarding your Dad. My Dad was a special guy too, and it makes such a difference in our lives! Hope you had a great Dad’s day!

Expand full comment

THIS is BEAUTIFUL, Bob.

Expand full comment