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Here's our web editor, Megan, with her own dad, circa 1984.
We love our dads—and we want to know why you love yours! In 350 words (or less), tell us what makes your father the best, and you could win a $100 gift certificate for dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar for you and your dad. Simply email your submission, along with your full name and phone number, to [email protected] (use the subject line “Father’s Day essay contest”) by Tuesday, June 14 (that’s a week from today!), and we’ll pick and notify a winner on Thursday, June 16. We’ll post the winning essay on our website and on our Facebook page! Make us laugh, make us cry—we can’t wait to hear what you have to say about your dad.