Happy Father's Day

City resident Jason was downtown Saturday with a huge balloon he intended to present to his brother Kenny, whom he regards as an "All Star Dad" as the balloon inscription states. Jason said their father has passed on.

If your father is deceased as mine is (he was born on July 13 100 years ago), treasure your memories.

If he is living and a part of your life, tell him now how much you love him.

If he is not a part of your life, he's still your Dad and he may be as sad as you are today not to be able to celebrate. Forgive him for not being there and forgive yourself for what your anger and pain make you do sometimes.

If you have been like a Dad to someone, you are both blessed.

Happy Father's Day.

--Bernice