It’s True, Father Knows Best

As I was organizing my desk the other day, I heard the words of my Dad telling me, “Keep a clean work area.” And even though I still see my Father on a regular basis, many of his words of wisdom stick in my head and continue to serve me over the years.

Sometimes parents are just our “parents,” but I’ve been fortunate enough to develop deep and meaningful friendships with both my parents. We decided at an early juncture—after I’d gone off to college—to take the time get to know one another a...