What did your dad teach you?

My daddy died 24 years ago. I’m almost 60 years old now and I remember him teaching me how to swim, how to dive off the diving board, how to ride my bike. Unfortunately he never taught me how to waltz, although I do remember standing on his feet while he danced with me. I miss him so much.

My dad simply taught me how to ride a bike and he gave me my first English language lessons! :) R.I.P dad!

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I got picked for shot put for sports day because no one else wanted to o it (there’s very little glamour in shot put especially women’s shot put). I was a skinny, bespectacled geek. My Dad put me in training , we practiced in the garden with a cricket ball. I was still rubbish at shot put but bless him for trying! He also taught me the importance of being able to talk to anyone ‘dustman to duchess’ as his Dad had taught him.

Daddy taught me that happiness was a choice.
And to always say I Love You.

Say if you have $100 you give all but what you need for the next meal away to others. And, “Don’t complain, Don’t explain.” If someone genuinely wants to learn – you teach them. Everything you know.

I used to think, when I was young, he was a simple man. Now I believe he is one of the most complex, generous souls I’ve ever known. I’ve had the astounding, amazing and frequently challenging privilege of working with my dad for 20 years. He’s taught me to never give up, to always smile – even when the person talking has NO idea what they are talking about (!) He taught me to have faith and value family above all else. And, he makes a mean poached egg and toast combo. I love you so much dad!

My dad taught me how NOT to live. I had to grow up fast when I was young. It may sound like a downer but I don’t look at it that way. My negative experiences with my father helped mold me into a strong independent person.

mimi, that is so sweet. i hope you are feeling ok. and TC — “He also taught me to fend off depression through projects” — that is such great and interesting advice!