Sunday June 20th

"In matters of principle, stand like a rock."

Thomas Jefferson 

Sunday June 20th.

A day with a double celebration.

Today is of course, Fathers Day.

I consider myself truly blessed that Fathers Day isn't a really big deal in my life, mostly because I seem to celebrate every day as Fathers Day.

I'm very lucky in that I hear from my kids in one way or another almost every single day.

Actually, today was supposed to be a day where I wasn't going to see them at all.

Susan and I were scheduled to go visit her mom which is usually an all day affair given that she is 100 miles away from where we live.

Those plans changed at the last minute which kind of left the day wide open with nothing to do (which was fine with me).

When my kids found out we would be available, an impromptu family dinner filled the void. So once Sara gets out of work, we can celebrate the day together.(Unfortunately sans Patrick, he's working nights)

Any time we can get together makes my life perfect.

In that way I am a very lucky man.

Also on the calendar for today is the start of Summer.

The summer solstice, rings in at 5:44 p.m. EDT on June 20 this year. Astronomically, the sun will be directly overhead of the Tropic of Cancer at that time.

Admittedly, Summer is my least favorite season of the year. It's hot, humid, muggy and the sun is brutally oppressive.

Personally, I find nothing redeeming about this time of year.

Give me a good Autumn day in the low 50's and I am in my glory.

This heat is for the birds!

Sunday June 20th.....just another Sunday?

No, I don't think so.

As I said, anytime I can spend even part of my day with my family is a very special day in my eyes.

Day 5!