June 19, 2011

Not that this blog is all about me or anything, but I just figured since we are all here together I would just give you a brief history of an important celebration that is upon us. I know yall are all hyped up about Juneteenth this year, being that it is on Father's day. I hope yall are joining in proper celebration by attending the gospel brunch at the Majestic theater. I am sure it will be a show stopper. Juneteenth is the day that commemorates the time when the Texas slaves got word of the Emancipation Proclamation that was declared on January 1st 1863. I have a hard time believing that it took all the way from Jan 1st to June 19th to cross the mississippi and into the piney woods. But I guess I am not here to ruffle any feathers on our US history. So back in 1983 on Juneteenth it was also Father's day just like this year. And wouldn't you know that is also the day we commemorate and celebrate the best Father's Day gift of all....your's truly.

I have celebrated birthdays all over the US and now the world. Having a summer birthday always allows for celebrations in various locations. I have been at camp numerous times, as well as Argentina, NYC, Dubai, and now Seoul. I have alot to live up to in the next 28 years. But the thing is I love my dad. And I really wish we could be together on our special celebration day. This has really happened I think one other time---hopefully it won't be our last. cough cough.

So whether you are celebrating Juneteenth or Father's Day or both or just my birthday this Sunday I do hope that this Sunday is truly a joyous occasion whereever you are.