Family Day Funnies?

I am back. Well, up here around these parts we have statutory holiday called "Family Day". In the US, it is President's Day (presumably to celebrate the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln, which were both in February.

I am certainly all for a holiday in the middle of February. It is almost needed. April may be cruellest month but February is far worse. At least with April the weather is turning. Things, mainly the greenery, is getting ready to bloom. Spring is in the air and all that.

None of that shit in February. We get cold, sun, rain, snow, more snow and more cold. The only advantage to February is that you notice the days getting longer. There is way more sunshine, so that is a positive. February was also a time for a break from University for that very reason. You need some time to recharge when things look the bleakest.

Winter begins in December. As damp as November can be, it is rarely bleak. November's bleak is new, so it differs from early autumn. December has the holidays, so the lights and shit seem to fool you into seeing how fucking dark it seems to be constantly. You notice that in January and then have to suck it up through February and into March before you can really hope for a break.

That is why February has the fewest days. This we get through it quicker.

Now, the name "Family Day"? What kind of mamby-pamby shit is that. I hate that name and am not crazy about the idea. I love my family and all. Given that the Lad had a PD on Friday and I have seen the "family" all weekend, I need some time away from family. It should be "Get Away from Family Day", which does sound rather inelegant.

I think the idea is correct (though, I am not speaking to the "cost" of this holiday, another holiday, on small business and productivity, but sometimes a break refreshes and leads to performance) the name just sucks Donkey Ass!

Well, I hope you enjoy(ed) your Family Day or President's Day or Sheriff Lumbunkens Day or whatever day (Monday) you celebrated. Hell, just celebrate the day as every day is a special day. I have enjoyed mine. Ciao!