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Opinion: The best job a man can have

By Jay Bookman
June 16, 2017

The most important job I've ever had has been that of being a father. I'd rather fail at anything else I ever tried than fail at that, and the good news is that doesn't seem to be the case. The kids have done themselves alright.

And for that, I have the model of my own father to thank.

Happy Father's Day weekend, everyone.

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