Rachael Kilgour - My dad worked hard

3. **Dad Worked Hard
My dad was an ordinary working man: trustworthy and stubborn with calloused hands and an unwieldy appetite. Like many men of his era, he took pride in his physical strength and coordination, his ability to provide for and protect his family, and the legacy he hoped to leave behind. In the wake of his dementia and death, I thought a lot about how we value life and labor in our society.
**contains “god damn”