Top 10 Things I've Learned from My Dad

1) Tenacity with regard to one's intellectual integrity

2) Respect for reasoned argument

3) Love of poetry and mythology

4) Patience in explaning complex ideas

5) Enjoyment of word games and logic puzzles

6) Diverse tastes in music

7) The importance of honest self-knowlege

8) The pleasure of a fine sipping bourbon

9) Commitment to living an examined life

10) A quick and lively sense of humor

That's a pretty damn good legacy, and I'm still learning. Happy Father's Day, Dad.