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My dad has time on his hands, and I want to get him off his phone and away from the TV. He has, let’s say, “collection” tendencies, and I would love to find something that isn’t just another thing around the house. He enjoys vinyl, antiques, nostalgia, football, vintage sound systems, and other people cooking for him. — K.C.
From gifting expert Hannah Morrill:
Your dad has such a range of fabulous interests, I have a feeling retirement will be very good to him. My impulse is to scaffold and support those passions — starting with this Lego radio, which is a near-perfect replica of a ’70s portable boombox and a very satisfying build. Yes, it will end up on a shelf, but only as a talisman to his hard work.
Why do I think he might get a kick out of this rock speaker to stream tunes outdoors? Or perhaps one of these Tiny Vinyl records, which are 4 inches in diameter but spin on regular turntables. The catalog favors new artists, but there are some nostalgic gems in there, too.
And since he does love his TV time, why not join him? A colleague of mine is having a blast watching more local football games with his son thanks to this passive indoor antenna. Bring one over with a batch of home-cooked wings, and I bet you’ll really see the guy smile.
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