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Matke's avatar

12 great ones.

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Mark Kolke's avatar

Liz - indeed, we learn many X 12 things from our dads, and none of that guarantees a great result; if you want to know a unique 2 things my dad taught me, you might get a chuckle: https://markmusing.substack.com/p/gravity-keeps-pulling-me-down ... happy dad-day everyone! Cheers, Mark

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Really wonderful post Mark, thank you for sharing it.

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tobe berkovitz's avatar

A smart dad and a smart daughter.

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Katie's avatar

Happy Father’s Day to your dad!! I hope he’s feeling good

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Sheila Sheridan's avatar

Getting on help other people IS the best part of any job. Thanks for sharing here and helping us all with your words.

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

He is a retired executive recruiter, and his favorite part of the job was helping the people who called him for advice, even if he wasn’t representing them. He’s a good guy. 🥰

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Sheila Sheridan's avatar

The world is more expansive and kind thanks to people like him. 💕

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Incredible compliment, thank you ❤️

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nancy letts's avatar

Another loving tribute. Twelve is a great number!

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Raquel De Azevedo's avatar

Learning from the best ;-) Happy Father's Day to him.

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Kathy Rocklein Sontag's avatar

Lovely post. Cherish your dad.

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Paul S. Gumbinner's avatar

I am overwhelmed to know that my words and thoughts live on. Thank you, Liz. If they had a daughter's day, you would be the winner. I love you.

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

So many words and so many thoughts live on I will have to do another batch of 12 soon. Love you so much. 💗

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Gene Wood's avatar

True words wisdom .. thanks for sharing

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Rochelle Leiber-Miller's avatar

Thanks! Very joyful advice!

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Chef’s Wife's avatar

Love that 12th one… resonates in so many ways and levels 👆😊

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Dad jokes are real

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Jeremy-James Harcock's avatar

2, 8 , 11 and 12 ! are solid gold !

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Re 8: when they were moving into their current home, someone cautioned them away from it because they would be able to hear the playground of the school next-door. My dad said why would that bother me? That’s the most beautiful sound in the world. ❤️

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Michael Boraks's avatar

You win a few, you lose a few, and you get a few rained out.

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

Perfect

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Gary Trujillo's avatar

I don't know about the handshake thing. I've had guys shake my hand to the point of almost crushing it, (is it an intimidation thing?) and I have to seriously fight off the urge to punch them in the face.

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Liz Gumbinner's avatar

He said firm handshake. Not death grip! It’s not the feats of strength Olympics.

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Rob Tourtelot's avatar

These are so great. And what a happy, loving pic of you two.

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