Father's Day is a thing

So first I must apologize for my sporadic posting. I having trouble writing without  inspiration and lately, that has not been forth coming. Today, however, was father's day! And what more inspiration do you need than a national holiday to recognize that you are a male with a child? That being said, let us get right down to it. I present to you my thoughts on father's day (and all other "day" sorts of holidays).

I think it is nice that they give a special day to each parent. Father's day, Mother's day, President's day. Hell, abe lincoln was a great parent to me. But I often wonder, why do we need a holiday specifically for those we care about? I spent a lot of time this last weekend with my family. I hung out with my brother and his children at our dad's house and it was a great time. The thing is, I have never been big on set holidays and here is why.

I live about 5 hours away from my parents and a lot farther from some of my other family and when we get together, no matter the time of year, it is always a celebration. We have never needed a holiday as an excuse. In my mind, this weekend was just another of many good family weekends to come and some day, it will be with my great nieces and nephews as well. Hopefully not for many many years, but time is strange. I have always felt that holidays are just an excuse to sell shit.

The real point of all these days is that you spend your time with those you care about. It could be blood relatives, it could be families bonded by marriage. It can even be with the family you chose because your chosen friends are spectacular. In fact, every party i go to in order to hang out with my friends is at least as good, if not better sometimes, than the times I spend with my family.

So as these random holidays go on, remember this. You shouldn't need a special day to call someone and say you care and you shouldn't need a special occasion to hang out with those you love. Just do it. Be happy and love freely

The Grand and Sporadic Badger Lando