Day 134
I am not one for made-up holidays … these so-called Hallmark holidays. However, today was Father’s Day and one of the very few in the last 34 years that I have had the opportunity to spend, even a bit of, with my Dad. And as unusual as that was – it was really nice.
I had Mother’s Day, this year, with my Mom. Also, unusual and really nice.
I am one of the few I know, at this age, who has both parents still and I feel fortunate to have the chance to spend time with them … even if it is on a made-up holiday.
Of course, today made me think of Tim and the kids … how could it not? And in knowing that I was having brunch with my parents … and neither of my kids were having brunch with theirs … it was a day of bittersweet emotions for me.
Which brings me back to thinking of holidays and how dreadfully difficult they can be for some people who have lost family or friends for whatever reasons. Life can be too difficult sometimes and too lonely at those holiday times … especially because there are so MANY holidays these days.
I was working on my calendar and there are an abnormal amount of national days for this and that – not necessarily “holidays” but do we really need a National Popcorn Day? A National Wear a Kilt Day? How about a National Kiss a White Squirrel Day! I’d like to see that. I’d also like to see a white squirrel (there are some!) but that’s another story!
If I’m thinking of holidays … I’d have to say without hesitation that Thanksgiving is my favorite. I know, some people would think that Halloween was my favorite with all my decorations. Fall as a season is my favorite, but for a holiday it is definitely TG. There is no hubbub, no commercialism, no countdown as in “how many shopping days left until …”. It’s about family and friends and giving thanks for the bounty that we have – for we all have so much. Even when we think we don’t … we do. There is always something to be thankful for.
And oddly enough, when deciding on what to write, I looked at the tv listing and starting now is one of my favorite movies … Last Holiday. One of those cute, goofy, mindless, feel-good movies (with Queen Latifah – whom I adore) … so, I’ll watch it … and enjoy one more holiday today.