I worked today. Its wholly appropriate, I suppose, for me to - TopicsExpress

I worked today. Its wholly appropriate, I suppose, for me to have worked on FATHERS DAY. My late father, Rocco, worked as a teacher, high school coach, college referee, and professional player... ALL at the same stage of his life. He would teach each weekday, then might coach a game two nights, referee two nights, and play two nights. Earlier, he had been a young father and teacher so he worked in a factory during the war, and then worked at a different one later. He also helped build houses for his fathers construction company. Later in life he would be a school administrator, a supervisor of officials, start and oversee a summer recreation program for our town, and direct the largest basketball camp on Long Island at that time at Lutheran High School. So as I worked today, I recalled stories from each of those endeavors--teacher, coach, referee, administrator, home builder, factory worker, camp director, supervisor--and I was struck with something. My fathers stories regarding all those jobs contained a certain sense of respect; respect for the work, self respect, and respect for the people with whom he did them. Respect, too, even for the people he competed against. The stories also frequently were funny, provoking a good laugh in their telling and recalling. He did his work with a quiet pride in its competence, and a certain joy in the journey. But--and this is key--he NEVER put any job before the people in his life. He NEVER lived to work. Nor did he put money first. He gave his paycheck to my Mom, and she handled the finances, my Dad essentially living off an allowance. When he got a big year end check for the games he refereed, he gave most of that to my Mom and us kids to use for a special purchase. It was a clear message. Work is important. What you do is important. But who you are is more important, and the people in your life are the most important. It was this outlook that led to an air of dignity to all these endeavors. It was inspiring in many ways, and set a role model for me as to how to do your work...and live your life. So today, after my work at a job I appreciate and cherish for ESPN Radio, we will enjoy a great fathers day dinner. Darlene will cook. But we wont eat until late...because we have to wait for my two sons to get off work at UPS and Dicks Sporting Goods. That seems appropriate, they too were working today. Somewhere their grandfather is looking on with pride. I too am very proud of them...and grateful for my special Dad. A wonderful day. Im blessed in both generational directions, up and down. Happy Fathers Day.

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