Dad

In honor of Father's Day this weekend (and my Dad's birthday, too!) here are ten things I've learned from the hardest working, most resourceful guy I know.

Never do the bare minimum. The extra effort is always worth it.

Do your research before going on a trip. You'll get so much more out of it with a little background knowledge.

Have an appreciation for all types of art- comics, Swedish folk music, architecture, it's all worth a try.

Forget the GPS! Navigating back roads by paper map is way more interesting.

Read. As much as possible. About whatever interests you. Read and then read some more.

There's always something better to do than watching TV.

It never hurts to be early. The same cannot be said for being late.

Make your home your own. Personality can be added on any budget.

Mom and Pop restaurants/hotels/shops beat chains any day of the week.

Anywhere (Prairie du Chien, Iowa or San Francisco) can be worth exploring.

Thanks Dad! You're the greatest!