Happy Father's Day

My dad used to say that anyone can be a hero for a moment—in a crisis, under pressure, when courage is called for. But the real heroes? They’re the ones who get up every morning, day after day, and do what needs to be done. No applause. No spotlight. Just steady, faithful effort.

They lace up their boots (or slide on those well-worn sandals with socks—because comfort outranks fashion), head off to work, and come home to tackle whatever else the day throws at them—whether it’s a broken faucet, a math problem that should require a PhD, or a “mystery noise” under the fridge that’s been growling since Tuesday.

These men don’t strut around in capes. They’ve traded those in for cargo shorts with more pockets than a Swiss Army knife. And while their idea of “saving the day” may not involve explosions or daring rescues, it usually includes things like:

• Fixing the unfixable with duct tape, WD-40, or just a stern look

• Mastering the grill like it’s an Olympic sport

• Balancing a remote control on their belly without ever losing signal

• Delivering dad jokes with alarming accuracy—because nothing says love like a pun

But underneath the humor, the quirks, and the classic dad moves, there’s something rock solid: responsibility, commitment, and a deep, unshakable love. These are the men who show up—tired or not, rain or shine, because their families count on them. The men who provide, protect, guide, and often quietly sacrifice more than we realize, just to give their kids a better life.

So this Father’s Day, we salute the quiet heroes. The working dads, the stay-at-home dads, the stepdads, the grandpas, the father figures. The men who hold families together with their hands, their humor, and their hearts.

To the men who taught us that real strength doesn’t shout—it just shows up.

Now go forth, claim your throne (a.k.a. the recliner), seize the remote, and rule your kingdom. You’ve earned it.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Thanks for everything—and yes, we do get your jokes. We’re just pretending not to.