Turns out, it was not what I was thinking. Men of a certain age whose willies get weary are not what this day is about. But it's actually still funny... This holiday was named for the character made famous by Emmett Kelly, who was born on this day in 1898. Weary Willie Day celebrates the art of clowning and the impact that it has had on our lives. I'll just bet you didn't know that! Clowns have gotten a bad rap recently, but it seems to have died down. I've never understood the fear of clowns, maybe because of Bozo and Clarabell, but I hope kids can get back to loving clowns like Ronald McDonald. They're supposed to be fun!
We celebrated two birthdays at dinner tonight and it was a great time. Good food, good wine, and good friends can only equal a fun for all. There were 18 of us and as we were leaving, the family behind us said they really wanted to buy us all a round of wine, so obviously they were enjoying our antics. We're not a subdued group and it's nice to know the people around us are entertained, too.
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