(Dad and me, 1979)

Take Bill Cosby, add a little Raymond (the one Everybody Loves), and toss in some serious knowledge of South Carolina’s marshy waterways, coupled with some wicked electric bass skilzz. Mix this with quiet depth, intellectual curiosity, and a tender heart that sometimes hides behind a feigned iron-clad exterior. Wrap it with some big arms (the better to hug you with my dear), and what do you have?

My Dad.

(the standard side view of the Captain, at his helm)

Happy Father’s Day Daddy. I adore you.