thoughts on the news of the day: neckties

hmmm…..

            What gift could you give to a 90 year old man who has just about everything?  Prince Philip is the husband of the queen of England and I would guess he has just about anything a man could legally want.  So Queen Elizabeth had a dilemma for her husband’s birthday.  The gift doesn’t necessarily need to have monetary value and when you are 90, there’s not much you haven’t been given, seen or heard that would be a surprise.  The Queen came up with a good present, though.  She honored her long time husband with a new title.  Prince Philip is now the Lord High Admiral of the British Royal Navy.  This is an office until now held by the queen and was given to him partly in recognition of the Prince’s sacrifice of his promising seafaring career which he gave up to spend his life in a supporting role to her.

            What will you give your father for Father’s Day? It’s coming up next weekend, you know!  A friend of mine sidestepped the issue by buying himself 3 new bow ties yesterday, so the infamous ugly Father’s Day tie is not an option as a gift for him this year. 

            I think that the Queen is on to something, though.  The best gifts are not always material things.  I am guessing that my 90 year old Dad would probably prefer us spending the day with him to another polo shirt or box of handkerchiefs.    Dad may not get a necktie or a new title this year, but I think I will do my best to let him know he is loved.

            hmmm….