Triple Celebrations!

Happy! Happy! Happy! Yes sirree...today is a triple celebration and I am thankful that you are here to celebrate with me...even if it is only for a few minutes. Fill your coffee mug; lift a virtual megamuffin onto your plate (gluten-free if you prefer – not the plate...the muffin!) and bring them over here to the VIP table. Yup, there are three celebrations going on today.

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, today is Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year. "Solstice" is a word that means "sun" and "staying," or the sun standing still. While on other days the sun seems to move in the sky, on the solstice it doesn't. In terms of the planet's revolution, the sun is farthest away from the Earth during the North Hemisphere's summer and closest during its winter. Check out your shadow -- around noon on the solstice, it will be the smallest it'll get all year.

At the exact same time summer starts in the Northern Hemisphere, winter starts in the Southern Hemisphere. Br-r-r-r! I don't want to think about it!

The world has partied for the solstice since ancient times. 

Stonehenge is home to one of the biggest observations of the summer solstice because legend says the stones were set up to align with the sun on the solstice. As such, thousands of people now gather there to do yoga and worship the sun every year. 

Today is also National Aboriginal Day.

Canada’s National Aboriginal Day is annually held on June 21 to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of the nation’s Aboriginal peoples. There are three Aboriginal groups in Canada – the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Canada’s National Aboriginal Day gives many people the chance to learn more about Aboriginal people and their contributions towards the country’s development and progress. First Nations, Métis and Inuit people have the opportunity to showcase their cultures and achievements throughout Canada on this day. We need a lot more understanding on both sides.

Need I mention that it is also Father’s Day? For those of you whose father is still alive, cherish him. He is your family strength. If he is lost, find him. Today is the day to remember all the good he has done in your life. If he has passed away, today is a time to remember all the good he did in your life.

Enjoy whatever you are celebrating today!

See ya, eh!

Bob