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The Anti-Trendy Wisdom Of Dads

Why not to leave your gratitude for Father's Day.

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Cam Higgins
Jun 16, 2025
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“And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
"When you comin' home, son?"
"I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad
You know we'll have a good time then"
-Harry Chapin, “Cat’s Cradle”

In the aftermath of Father’s Day, consider, if you would:

dad bods, dad jokes, dad hats.

Each of those phrases carries a …

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