Hot topic: A word about Dad

A Father’s Day concert is coming to Occidental this weekend, and dads everywhere are being celebrated, so we asked some folks what word came to mind when they thought of Dad, and why. Join the fun and send us your thoughts about Dad.

Handy – he can fix anything for anybody. Mary Catherine Miklos of Occidental

My father is in India, and when I think of him I think of Honest. He taught us to be honest by example. – Balwinder Gill, owner of Gonnella’s Market in occidental

Renaissance Man. He’s got so many talents and has vocations and avocations. He’s so creative. And he is the head of Occidental Center for the Arts which is bringing a renaissance to town. – Sarah Saulsbury, Occidental

Fun – My Dad is a laid back sort of guy. He taught me to enjoy the little things in life. Holly Folendorf, Guerneville

Russia – He was born there and was so Russian. Loud, arrogant and tough as hell. – Chester Aaron, Occidental