The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere arrives with the solstice this year on Friday, June 20, 2025, 10:42 p.m. EDT. With Summer comes fun and sun and weird weather. Let’s stay cool as the heat warms all around us. Remember to hydrate because it’s good for you, and try not to get sunburned.
Meanwhile, I will be counting down the days until my favorite season, which is Fall.
Today is Juneteenth. This is an observance of the ending of slavery in the United States. It’s an important holiday for people in the African American community. In the days we live in, we have to recognize that American history cannot be written without the uncomfortable truths of slavery, including black history. These days, some are seeking to erase the events that liberated a people who suffered greatly and labored under horrible conditions. There must be atonement for the sin of slavery and a vow to never repeat it. Unfortunately, there are people in this country who are “free” who do hard labor for very low wages in oppressive conditions. Juneteenth is about liberation and about real freedom of self-determination without chains and fear and violence.
Science, intelligence, compassion, spirituality, and empathy can solve a lot of problems. We must embrace those values if we are to survive as a human family.
I feel the same as this Minion does. I think that is why I am burned out in many ways. Furthermore, I am sure many of us feel the same.
For Father’s Day my Frankie boy dog got me a personalized mug with our caricatures on it. That was awful sweet of him and his mommy who gave him her credit card and a little help to make it happen. Thank you boy.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there from all varieties. Some dads are adopted and honorary. Some moms are both mom and dad. Some dads are pet dads. Some have complicated relations with their dads.
I want to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad, granddad, and grandpa, who I celebrate today. Thank you both for being great men who I will always love. I miss you both very much. We miss you both very much. Heaven is full of wonderful dads who are remembered today.
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