Tag: father’s day

A Father’s ‘Untold’ Influence

What impact did your father have on you? If you’ve never much thought about it, or discussed it with him, the answers might startle you. I never reflected on it deeply, let alone said anything to him—at least not in words. If I had asked him that question before he died—as the approaching ninth anniversary…


Capitol Report (June 17): Bipartisan Gun Bill Meets Resistance; Fundamental Causes of Economic Downturn

As gas prices continue to soar, President Joe Biden turns his focus to climate change. What is he telling world leaders, and why do Republicans say his plan won’t deliver? Congressman Buddy Carter sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee, and he’ll join us to weigh in on the ongoing energy crisis. How’s Congress coming…


Capitol Report (June 17): Bi-partisan Gun Bill Meets Resistance; Fundamental Causes of Economic Downturn

As gas prices continue to soar, President Joe Biden turns his focus to climate change. What is he telling world leaders, and why do Republicans say his plan won’t deliver? Congressman Buddy Carter sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee, and he’ll join us to weigh in on the ongoing energy crisis. How’s Congress coming…


Things to Do in Orange County This Weekend, June 17–19

Father Daughter Fiesta The Father-Daughter Dance is back in Brea this year! This fiesta is for girls ages 3–18 years and their fathers or father figures to have fun family time with food and dance. Brea Community Center, 695 Madison Way, Brea. Friday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $20 per person. Dinner included….


DeSantis Calls on Dads to Step Up to End Crisis of Fatherlessness

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—The major factor in many societal problems, especially incarceration, is the lack of fathers or strong male role models in the home, according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis is asking fathers to “meet your responsibilities” this upcoming Father’s Day and has signed legislation to help fathers be better parents and children who…


Honoring Your Father

By Barton Goldsmith From Tribune News Service If you were lucky enough to have had a good dad, not a Super Dad but just a regular guy dad, you really hit the jackpot. So many kids grow up (or try to) without the emotional support or even the presence of a father. The idea of…


Things to Do to Celebrate Father’s Day in Orange County

Cruisin’ Brea Father’s Day Car Show Downtown Brea is welcoming the surrounding community to celebrate dads with a family-friendly car show and awards where “Southern California’s hottest cars” will be on display—including classics, muscles, antiques, customs, and hot rods, according to the event organizer. Current vendor spots for car owners are full, foreshadowing a full…


Books to Celebrate Father’s Day

Father’s Day—the perfect day to go camping, fly a kite, have a cookout … or read a book? This holiday is a great reminder of the importance of strong, positive father figures and male role models. The following books showcase fathers (or grandfathers) who provide their families with strength, protection, and love. ‘Grandpa Green’ by Lane…


The Mother of Father’s Day

SPOKANE, Wash.— The city of Spokane in Washington is the birthplace of Father’s Day. It started in the craftsman-style home known as the “Father’s Day House,” or the Dodd House. A Spokane resident named Sonora Louise Smart Dodd was inspired to dedicate a day to fathers while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon at a…


Father’s Day Burgers on the Grill

Love. We use the word freely in this country. We love sunny days, we love hanging with our friends, we love baseball, we love burgers and fries. Many of us love the fathers in our lives too. Let’s put that love on the grill this Father’s Day. I say we hang with friends, watch some…