by Anthony Patria “Dad” is nuanced in its meaning. “Dad” can sound like the thud of still-muddy boots on a beeline to the kitchen. The syllable can be drawn out over multiple notes to indicate disapproval of a bad joke. The word can look how his embrace feels: bookended in strength. Father’s Day has crept in quietly after the more popular Mother’s Day, like a Dad who has learned to take his probably-still-muddy boots off at the door. But we won’t let Dad’s day meet the same fate as his jokes—coming quick and (hopefully) going quicker. We culled our favorite…