On (the day after) Fathers Day

In the weeks leading up to Fathers Day, I was asked multiple times (mostly by my dear wife) what I “wanted” for Fathers Day.  I always struggle with such inquiries, but here’s what I came up with this year:

• I want tenure.  I’ll be submitting my portfolio in August and crossing my fingers/toes after that for the rest of the year.
• I want an iPhone.  However, I’ve been a Verizon loyalist for years and I’m currently locked into a contract with them for a while longer.  I’ve been loyal to Verizon because their service is the best, but also because their CEO is my former little league coach!
• I want to lose weight.  Problem is, I also want a large chocolate milkshake.
• I want an innovative and inspiring leader as the new Superintendent of the Richmond City Schools.
• I want opportunities for my son.  That’s my top long-term priority as a parent.  I want him (and future one(s)?) to have as much opportunity as possible.
• And, finally, on (the day after) Fathers Day, I want the world to know what a wonderful father I have.  So much of who I am is because of who he is, and I’m a lucky man for that.