Dia de los padres

Father's Day...I wonder if it is supposed to be Fathers' or Father's? Singular possessive or plural possessive? Yo no se.

This is one of those days that some people don't like. You know--"those" people. The people who don't like holidays that were created to sell greeting cards. This is how I look at it. So what if a day was selected to be special so Hallmark could make some moneyz. Everyday should be special and everyone should be made to feel special by someone anyway. Unfortunately, we are all human (unless you are a vampire) and we are not always successful at expressing our emotions to others. Gratitude is one of the emotions that, I believe, is not expressed often enough. This is why I think it is a good idea to give people the day that is marked for them in the pre-printed planners. It gives us dumb humans a chance to say thank you to those that deserve it.

Actually...who decided all of these holidays anyway? How do we know that a new year starts at midnight on January 1st. Maaaaaaaaaybe it actually starts on July 25th at 2:49 pm. But does it really matter? I think not. It gives people a chance to celebrate something. That's what all holidays give. We pick a date...we celebrate it.

Now that I mention it, who is "we"? I'm just glad I'm not one of them. Imagine the fighting in that conference room when they got it down to 2 days...especially if there was a woman there...a PMSing woman. Whoa...

"June 20th should be Father's Day."
"no June 19th."
"hey let's just make it the same day of the week every year...how about in December.
"no, we already picked June. we are sticking with June. It's the third Sunday in June every year. I'm sick of talking about it. I need some chocolate."--pmsing woman
"Why not Saturday?"
"DID YOU NOT HEAR WHAT I JUST SAID????"--pmsing woman

I dunno...just saying...I think it would have been a dangerous room to be in. I'm allowed to say that--I'm a woman.

My point is this:

If you are lucky enough to have a father in your life who was more than a sperm donor, tell him thank you! Tell him you love him! He deserves it. These men are few and far between. Also, thank whoever raised them to be the real men that they are. Sometimes, that sperm donation isn't even necessary. My late Uncle Jack was not only an amazing man, but he was also a DAD to a few kids who weren't even his biologically. If anyone deserves a "Happy Father's Day", it is him.

To all those fathers of any sort...even father-figures...thanks for doing a good job. We love you. Feliz dia de los padres.

That is all.

Except...I know vampires aren't real...that was a joke in case you don't understand jokes.

"It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons."--Johann Schiller

"Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected."--Red Buttons

Hold me closer "tinydanster"

So my URL is a poorly thought of pun on the famous Elton John song. Don't judge. You know you like it. Let me explain...

Elton John song="Tiny Dancer".
I wouldn't call myself "tiny" per se but I do like to dance.
Some people call me "the danster".
"danster"~"dancer".
~ means similar.

Still don't get it? Stop reading my blog.
Get it and think it's stupid? I know it's weak--laugh now and forever hold your peace (or give me a better suggestion).

So...

I have finally achieved my first success as an Aunt. My niece (from now on, will be referred to as "the child" or "the kid" or etc.) loves The Sandlot. Her favorite line is the best line in the movie--"you're killin' me Smalls!" My job is done. Great success. High five.

If you don't want to hear stories about my niece, lo siento. She pretty much is the love of my life and is the cutest little person on the planet. In turn, most of my funny stories involve her.

Now I shall leave you with the stupid comment of the week. It may not always be stupid...it might be ignorant or some other ridiculous term.

Long story short...

A person, who I will refrain from identifying, picked up a certain newspaper to look at a certain article. The person flipped the paper over and a different headline caught this person's eye. The headline referred to something along the lines of President Obama blaming BP for the oil spill and encouraging the company take more responsibility. Regardless of whether or not you like our President, there is nothing wrong with this headline. No problem, right? Wrong according to this person...this person threw the paper down, huffed and puffed, and then said, "Well that Obama just has to blame someone else for everything, doesn't he? Now he is blaming BP for the oil spill." Because of the situation, I HAD to hold my tongue. I wish I could have called this person out on the ignorance. BP SHOULD take responsibility. It was obvious plain hatred that made those words come out of his/her mouth...I just have to laugh now. Ignorance is NOT bliss...it just makes you look dumb.

Some people should just not talk...or reproduce.

That is all. :-D

"Dance like no one is watching."