If men are the new women, it sure doesn’t show.

Guys, especially dads, haven’t really changed that much over the years. True, men might be more in touch with their feminine side—we’ve got Oprah, Dr. Phil and HGTV to thank for that.

And yes, there are more stay-at-home dads than ever before. Mr. Moms are an important part of family life. But still, guys are guys. They’re in the garage, on the golf course or in front of the tube, watching the game.

The macho man remains alive and well.

Some like to putter in the yard, others tinker in the shop. But a true dad also spends countless hours coaching sons and daughters, setting up birthday parties in the yard and pushing a grocery cart. Not all are Disneyland dads. A real father stays involved 24/7. They’re the ones we pay homage to on Father’s Day, Sun., June 20.

The T.O. Acorn has a long tradition of recognizing moms on Mother’s Day, and we’re not about to ignore dad.

Each year, we invite readers, especially young ones, to use the template in our newspaper and draw a picture of dear old dad. This year, the responses came in record numbers. See all the daffy drawings on pages 20 through 25. We’ve got dads with mustaches, dads with cool hair and dads looking swarthy.

There are smart faces, funny faces, spooky faces and more. You name it, these kids can draw it.

Isn’t this how Picasso got his start?

Drawings were taken on a first come, first served basis, so if you don’t see your picture in today’s paper, visit us online at www.theacornonline/dads, where all the drawings will be posted and in color.

In this issue, please enjoy our special Draw Dad tribute to Father’s Day.

And on Sunday, no neckties, please. Just tell your dad you love him.