According to Wikipedia (the source of all worldly information), a “Hallmark holiday” is a term used to describe a holiday that exists essentially for “commercial purposes, rather than to commemorate a traditionally significant event.” I know you’re shocked, but I bought into the Hallmark holiday this week. On Friday I was in a store (with a red bullseye) and there in front of me in the card aisle, like a flashing neon light, was “Grandparent’s Day.” Geeze, how have I missed that one all these years?” I rushed home and told my kids – “Sunday is Grandparent’s Day!” To that, one of them says, “What? “Who thought up that one? Why not Kid’s Day?” (my response to that last question could lead to two full blogs!). So, I started thinking yesterday, why not create a few of my own Hallmark Holidays?!? How about No Argument Day: a day where my every request is met with a happy, can-do attitude (Ok, a bit delusional, but can you imagine????). Maybe, New Name Day: a day where I give myself a new name but don’t tell anyone so I need not respond to one question, phone call or demand. Or, No Slang Day: a day where my kids stop using “dude” for girls (and me), “bro” for every guy they know or “fly” which is supposed to mean something cool… seriously????). I’ve got a lot of new holidays coming up!
Dad, Hope you liked the cookies yesterday. Thanks for putting up with my “stuff” for the last 50 years – I love you! Everyone – Have a great start to your week!
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