Weekend of fathers

As we all know, Father's Day is a creation of the greeting card industry as much as a day of remembrance of our progenitors.  I am always grateful for the attention, but I sometimes wonder how much most of us deserve the plaudits of our progeny.   Most fathers of my generation participated more in their childrens' lives than our own fathers did in ours.  But our careers and the pressure of making enough money to keep the lights and heat on diverted many from focusing on our children. Still, even if only for a day it's good to know you are appreciated for your efforts.