Fathers Day

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Yesterday was Fathers Day and although I am one not to easily succumb to society's holidays and customs without skepticism, I must admit that I have some appreciation for this day, call it selfishness I guess.

I found myself at church on Sunday morning after personally avowing to not enter any building associated with any type of organized religion about 8 years ago. I was then and still am now of the opinion that any group that excludes everyone who does not subscribe to their belief system as being damned and destined to burn in purgatory for all eternity.........well let's just say that as a black man, I find this thought process not too far from racism, segregation etc.... and most likely not originating from the all loving Creator of all, which they supposedly have the only legitimate link too. I must admit that the service was excellent and the message was inspiring and at times ( cliche coming....) seemed to be aimed directly at me. Over all I definitely benefited from my visit to the Brooklyn Tabernacle, and think that I shall visit again.

Unfortunately my 13 year old had other plans on Fathers Day, so I had to settle for receiving the most text messages I have ever got from her in one day ( I liked it ). So it was up to my 4 year old son and I to enjoy this day together...the major highlight of which was our viewing of Toy Story 3 (in 3d of course). I must say this movie was excellent and in my opinion, would be much more appreciated by adults than kids. I will never look at a teddy bear with innocence any longer ( go see it and substitute teddy bear with a mammal of your choice ). I am sure I would have enjoyed the film even more had my son not dropped his 3d glasses somewhere I couldn't find it at about two thirds through the film, so I had to give him my glasses and enjoy the rest of the film in all of it's blurry splendor, which you too can experience by taking those 3d shades off. did i mention that the film was excellent.

Next we were of to a friend's home for dinner (and noggin nick jr.)...then home to more noggin nick jr. some lite conversation and some astounding philosophy coming from this youngster (which I will share at another time). Then off to bed and a few more messages from my daughter......sounds like Fathers Day is just like any other day for the Real Dads out there.........