MEH-rah-kee -- (Greek v.) To do or create something with soul, passion, and creativity; to put something of yourself into your work. Good father figures were those who not only protected their progeny, but raised them to brave the world with courage and kindness -- who taught us to give our best efforts, even when we didn't want to, even when we couldn't in our childish perspectives, see at the time, the value of going that extra mile. We look back to realize that fathers who