‘Draw Dad’ a Father’s Day tradition




If men are the new women, it sure doesn’t show.

Guys, especially dads, haven’t really changed that much over the years. True, men might be more in touch with their feminine side—we’ve got Oprah, Dr. Phil and HGTV to thank for that.

And yes, there are more stay-at-home dads than ever before. Mr. Moms are an important part of family life. But still, guys are guys. They’re in the garage, on the golf course, or in front of the tube watching the game. The macho man remains alive and well.

Some like to putter in the yard; others tinker in the shop. But a true dad also spends countless hours coaching sons and daughters, setting up birthday parties in the yard and pushing a grocery cart. Not all are Disneyland dads. A real father stays involved every day and night. They’re the ones we pay homage to on Father’s Day, Sun., June 20.

The Acorn
has a long tradition of recognizing moms on Mother’s Day, and we’re not about to ignore Dad.

Each year, we invite readers, especially young ones, to use the template in our newspaper and draw a picture of dear old Dad. This year, the responses came in record numbers. (See all the daffy drawings on pages 20 to 23.) We’ve got dads with mustaches, dads with cool hair and dads looking swarthy.

There are smart faces, funny faces, spooky faces and more. You name it, these kids can draw it. Isn’t this how Picasso got his start?

Drawings were taken on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you don’t see your picture in today’s paper, visit us online at www.theacornonline/dads, where all the drawings will be posted in color.

In this issue of The Acorn,
please enjoy our special Draw Dad tribute to Father’s Day.

. . . And on Sunday, no neckties, please. Just tell your dad you love him.


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