watched an episode
of this iconic show
in honor of my late father’s birthday.
he told me a secret
about this agency
when i was young.
one day
he showed me his special
man from u.n.c.l.e. card.
told me not to tell anyone.
i was always fascinated by the world of spies.
made perfect sense to me
i thought advertising was his cover
why he traveled so much.
told everyone i knew immediately
told them not to tell anyone.
they told everyone they knew immediately
with the same request.
when i got married
i asked him about it.
he told me
that he thought
i had figured it out long ago.
we laughed for a long time.
he had
the most incredible imagination
and
he always made me laugh.
i still laugh
even when i think about him now.
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Amazing memories Beth, thank you for sharing them with us.
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my pleasure, paul –
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I’m glad you still laugh. Hugs B ❤️
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i certainly do, jen –
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A wonderful memory to have. 🙂
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i think so too –
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I had a ‘Man From Uncle’ brief case set which had various essential spy things including an identity card. Who was your favourite , Napoleon Solo or Illya Nickovitch Kuryakin?
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i am so jealous! when my dad showed me his id card, i knew it was real ) i was in camp lilya, more exotic )
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What a wonderful gift from your father. Imagination. Laughter. And a wee bit of time travel every time you think of him. 🙂
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so true, thanks, colleen –
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What a Dad, allowing his daughter to imagine a world of spies. Champion.
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yes )
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Lol. If you can’t haze your kids, who can you haze? Well done dad!
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absolutely!
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I’m not surprised that I loved The Man from U.N.C.L.E. too. ❤
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i’m not either )
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Such a sweet and funny tribute! And explains why you are so special! I love it
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ha! thanks, roy )
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Sounds like your dad brought a lot of magic into your childhood.
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he sure did )
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What a great father! Remind me not to tell you any secrets:)
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c’mon, just one…..)
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Lol:)
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Priceless!
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thanks, paul )
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Love that memory!
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me too, john )
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This is so sweet – thanks for sharing it. 🙂
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love this!
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thanks, susie )
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Your Dad sounds lovely. Truly. Treasure the memories! thank you for sharing
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oh, i do – and thank you )
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He may have been protecting you. Shhhhh, he didn’t want you to know the truth. I think he was a fabulous spy and gave you disinformation so that people wouldn’t suspect the truth. How cool is that?
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that’s it!
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wow
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)))
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Sorry I didn’t get to see this yesterday, Beth. I truly believe you had an even cooler Dad than the “Men” From UNCLE! 🙂
Nice and simple tribute to a father who let you in on secrets of major security. ♡
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ha! thanks, robin )
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So cute!
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aww, thanks )
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Whoaaa! This post hits me … Title connects with the portion of your story you gift us with … The priceless relationship … you and your dad … brings me to a sensitive place in my space. I am touched by your love for your dad, and the memories you hold close. Oh, by the way, your wisdom in telling all your friends, even though your dad told you NOT to tell anyone, is an excellent story in itself … I’m glad they kept your secret.
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thanks, always so fun to look back from an adult perspective )
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