[Opinion] Farm debates, dad's opinions and a boy learning respectability

Farm debates, dad's opinions and a boy learning respectability

Dad’s habits and opinions were treated as gospel by his youngest son, who wanted nothing more than to follow in his footsteps. Mother was less accepting of some of them. She was upset by the Prince Albert tobacco smoke that scented the living room air, the pro wrestling shows, and his argumentative nature with friends and relatives. It was her responsibility and not his to make certain their son was at bare minimum presentable. A twine string be…