Father's Day 2016

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So I got a text message this morning from my sister wishing me a happy Father's Day.

Me.

A son who will be fourteen years past his father's death as of next Christmas (and hers' as well, as they were one and the same person). One who's never become a father, be it by choice or accident.

I know she meant well by the greeting, because she cited several things she thinks I do well as both her brother and as an uncle to her children. So I take that with thanks.

Yet it still seems out of place for me to be greeted in those terms.

And I still miss my father.

Looking at the greeting cards at the stores, the themed sales in the several stores across the city...and I still feel a bit of resentment, too. Sure, there's savings to be had in freedom from that ritual, but I miss having my own best reason for the ritual around.

Those of you who still have one, who are on at least speaking terms with yours...enjoy that while you have it. Please.