If your dad was Paul Stoker...

If your Dad was Paul Stoker and your name was Andrew you might think he had a magic polo shirt that  changed colors every day.

If your dad was Paul Stoker he would go to scout camp with you and you would know that he can fish and put up a tent and build fires and tie knots and shoot bows and arrows.

If your dad was Paul Stoker you would learn how to play Battleship, Rat-a-Tat Cat, Stratego, and Risk.

If your dad was Paul Stoker he would teach you how to mow the lawn even if you were his 9th child.

If your dad was Paul Stoker you would learn how to bump, set, and spike, dribble and pass, catch and throw, serve, volley and "keep the L."

If your dad was Paul Stoker and Mom went out of town, you would know that the party was about to start with lots of movies, pizza, pop, candy, and no cleaning until 1 hr. before Mom was due back.

If your dad was Paul Stoker you would be expected to excel in school and everything else you decided to try.

If your dad was Paul Stoker he would talk to you about getting your eagle scout award every day from age 13 until it was done...unless you were a girl in which case you would finish your personal progress program without being reminded.

If your dad was Paul Stoker he would read scriptures every night unless it was too late and then you would recite the 13th article of faith.

If your dad was Paul Stoker and you played a musical instrument he would provide all the sheet music you could dream of and make requests.  (He paid for your lessons after all.)

If your dad was Paul Stoker and you were little he would read to you at night, and if you were big you would remember with fondness "Saint George and the Dragon," "Yertle the Turtle," "Trumpets in Grumpet Land," "Chronicles of Narnia," "Rangers Apprentice," and if you were very lucky, "Whoa, Joey, Whoa."

If your dad was Paul Stoker and you had an interest in...say...Lacrosse for instance, into your world would appear books about lacrosse, instructional videos and all the equipment you could dream of.

If your dad was Paul Stoker you would eat Stoker rolls and if you were smart you'd learn to make Stoker rolls.

If your dad was Paul Stoker you would never use a match or punk to light sparklers or fireworks.  It's torch all the way, baby.

If your dad was Paul Stoker you would also enjoy divinity at Christmas and lasagna when he was in charge of dinner.

If you dad was Paul Stoker he would tell you that he is madly in love with your mother.

If your dad was Paul Stoker and you were looking on facebook he would be over your shoulder asking, "Who's that?  Is she nice?"

If your dad was Paul Stoker and you were on a road trip and stopped at a gas station he would buy gatorades while mom was in the bathroom.

If your dad was Paul Stoker your cars would never be less than half-full of gas.

If your dad was Paul Stoker there would always be ice cream in the freezer and if he knew you enjoyed a treat, he would bring it to you sometimes.

If your dad was Paul Stoker you would know the words to "Man has a Dream," "Whenever I hear the song of a bird," and the chorus to "There's No Business like show business."

If your dad was Paul Stoker he would give you everything he has and more.