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1. Because I can’t call him to do it, what with my fluff-n-fold phone.

2. Because he is the MegFowler.com style maven.

3. Because he will beat you up if you don’t do what I say.

4. Because he will make you laugh if you talk to him for more than five minutes. Or one minute.

5. Because he is one of the smartest people I know, and you could use his help.

6. Because he is the kind of loyal that no one is anymore… which means he stands by you no matter what. This is a quality that makes life make sense.

7. Because his back is out right now, so he could use a little cheer.

8. Because he takes extraordinary photos of beautiful things, and has shared them with you, right here.

9. Because he’s turning 61, which is very, very old.

10. Because he is by far the hottest husband my mom has ever had.

11. Because he is the perfect person to sit down with when you need some wisdom to figure out an issue, or your life, or the NFL.

12. Because he has taken good care of his OWN dad, and I want to take good care of mine.

13. Because he refreshes my blog 18,000 times a day, and he will notice if there are no comments.

14. Because he might come play guitar for you, and that would probably be the most soothing moment of your whole year.

15. Because I am a Daddy’s girl from way back, and as any Daddy’s girl knows, our dads are the most thoughtful, most gentle, most longsuffering, most hilarious, most dependable, most indulgent, most faithful, most amazing men in the whole wide world.

To my dad, who would save me from all the problems I could ever face, who loves fiercely and without reserve, and who deserves every good thing, may this year bring you a sense of incredible fulfillment, many long drives with Mom, and a few extraordinary deals on Brooks Brothers suits at the Goodwill.

You are loved, you are appreciated, and most of all, you’re MY dad, and I only have to share you with Sean. And Carey, soon.

I’m SO blessed to have you in my life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!