Happy Fathers' Day

I know it was last week, but I was out of town on a road trip, and haven't had a chance to post an entry. I've struggled recently with what to post, since I've already shared all my pictures, and I don't have anything new to report. So, I've decided to do a shout out to all the wonderful fathers I know - particularly the three that inspired the DTB cousins' fathers: Uncle Darrell, Uncle Marvin, and Uncle Arthur. Their real names are Darvel, Merlin, and Rex, and they've taught me so much about the importance of fathers in the lives of boys. Although The Narrows Escape is fictional, it is loosely based on a true adventure, and the characters have taken on many of the characteristics of real people. Darrell, Marvin, and Arthur try to teach their children lessons that will serve them throughout their lives. They spend time with their children, and although they aren't perfect, they try to live what they preach. The relationships between these fathers and their children continue to develop in the further adventures of the DTB cousins - of which I've written two complete sequels. I hope to publish them someday - as soon as I determine the best method to do so. In the meantime, I am trying to follow the example set for me by my own father, as well as my uncles and grandfathers. So happy Fathers' Day!