My dad was the real thing in many respects, truly a man's man, at least in the old fashoned kind of way. The most significant aspect of his life was his relationship with my mom. They were indeed best friends. I literally don't have time left in my life to experience the kind of frienship they shared. All I can do is describe it in words to some extent, and appreciate the blessings in my life, many of which come in one way or another, directly or indirectly, from him.