Yes, today is Father's Day in the United States of America.
It's celebrated on the third Sunday in June in my country and many others.
But around the world dads are honored on different days of the year.
Here the celebration dates back to 1908 but it had a troubled history with resistance to it by people who claimed it was simply an attempt by merchants to sell more goods.
But in 1966 President Lyndon Johnson issued a proclamation picking the date.
And finally, in 1972, President Richard Nixon made Father's Day an official national holiday.
So on this day, let's all honor our male progenitors.
Oh, and sorry I missed it but yesterday was the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
Summer is officially upon us but the days will now begin to get shorter.
Fire up the grills!
(Photos are of SWMBO's tomato pot)
We are firing up the grill this morning - stockpiling grilled chicken for the work week!
ReplyDeleteLovely tomatoes!
Happy Father's Day to all! We need to celebrate something. My tomatoes are way behind those ones.
ReplyDeleteLooks like your tomatoes are doing well!
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day!
ReplyDeleteMy wife is growing counter top tomatoes in the kitchen. She's using a hydroponic setup with a builtin light. It's pretty cool but the tomatoes are going to be smaller than cherry tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteWhen ISN'T it a grill day, here in AZ? Except in the middle of a monsoon hit? LOL
ReplyDeleteNice way to celebrate Father's Day. Tomatoes!!
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