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Becoming More Like Your Texas Dad? Here Are the Sure Fire Signs
My wife often says, "You're starting to sound like your dad!" I disagree. My dad was a brilliant man. For instance, he used to say, "Shut the front door, you weren't born in a barn." While I might not fully understand the saying, I know he's right—I wasn’t born in a barn.
In the scorching West Texas summers, where temperatures soar above 105 degrees, he’d say that 80 degrees feels much cooler. Texas dads have a knack for wisdom, and I wonder if it’s inherited or passed down through generations.
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My wife, kids, and even my grandmother often tell me I’m my father's son. I take that as a compliment because Dad embodied honor and integrity. A true gentleman, he always held the door open for others. I like to joke, "Welcome to Walmart, get your stuff and get out!"
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Growing up in Texas shapes us to become more like our parents. While I’m not exactly like my dad, I’ve picked up some of my mom's traits too. For example, I clean the kitchen while cooking (thanks, Mom), whereas Dad would just pile the dishes in the sink.
Being a blend of both my parents’ qualities is something I embrace. Their wisdom and habits have shaped who I am today.
Here are my top 10 signs that you are becoming more like your Texas Dad:
- You won't do anything with your bank or Doctor unless the teller or real-life human is involved no AI
- You still have cassettes and CDs lying around and you still listen to them
- You now own a pair of cheaters and you use them
- You insist on opening doors and letting others go in first no matter what
- When talking about sports with family and friends you bring up an old event including dates and where you were living when it happened
- While driving your car you would rather hear the radio
- When no one is home you turn down or turn off the HVAC unit
- You are always double-checking that all the lights are turned off
- You make sure all doors are closed including the one at the barn
- He will drive back home to make sure the doors are all locked
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