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Happy Father's Day

There's little doubt how important fathers really are. They raise us, nurture us, cushion us when we fall down and support us when we stand up. In short, they help us become the very best people we can possibly be and our lives are forever indebted to them.

A great father is a rarity. Seldom few are wise enough to know when to speak, let alone strong enough to speak when they shouldn't. Rarer still is the father who is open to change and able to embrace the challenge of new concepts and ideas, even when he is fast approaching the most mature years of his life.

As a long-time blog devotee, we thought it was time for you to have your own personal space. What should you write about? Mahler's Third Symphony, Howard's foreign policy, the Melbourne Jewish community or maybe just reflections on your recent travels. Once a day, once a week or whenever you feel the need to vent.

Enjoy.

Love

Liz and Antony

Comments

Anonymous said…
Message to Antony: A novel and great Father's Day gift. Full marks for originality. I'm sure your Dad will enjoy it immensely, with the added bonus of being an attraction for public opinion.

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