Today I spent the day on the water, with my dad, running a regatta that my dad's dad, my grandfather, founded maybe 40 years ago. That's a pretty cool way to spend Father's Day. At the awards ceremony, after I had presented all the trophy winners with their prizes (these bags, embroidered with "PYC Pilot Race 2005" and "1st", "2nd" or "3rd"), I announced a special prize, to a volunteer without whom, I said, I couldn't have done any of this. I gave my dad one of the bags, embroidered with "PYC Pilot Race 2005: Best Dad" and thanked him in front of the assembled throng of sailors.
Now I'm home long enough to change my clothes, run a brush through my hair, and head out to a restaurant where my parents, my aunts and uncles, my cousins, and my grandmother will celebrate my grandmother's birthday. I feel grateful to have a family I enjoy so much.
Nothing better or more worthwile in life!
Posted by: Denise | June 20, 2005 at 10:53 AM
I spent the weekend with family and was reminded again that I wish I were closer to home. Though it's not just for the fun times -- I feel somewhat guilty about not being around for the hard stuff. And I also feel annoyed and out of the loop.
Time to start looking at Austin law firms, I guess.
Posted by: PG | June 21, 2005 at 04:18 AM