Dad's Birthday Present

For years people have valued and treasured the love of Mom. Mother’s love has always been the pinnacle of affection and the base broth of a wonderful stew. Quite often when one reviews the recipe of what is special, a prime ingredient may be overlooked.
Something that for the want of it, the meal is not the same. “Don’t forget the salt”, Don’t forget the pepper”, “Don’t forget the …”, well, whatever makes the meal special.
For the last generation it seems we have “forgotten the salt.” Father...