happy father's day

On this, the most holy of paternal days, I have mixed feelings about fatherhood.

Not about the institution--it's a good one. Yay fathers.

But about my own marginal participation in the sport of father-being.

In fact, I just wrote a whole big post about it--and then deleted the whole thing because I couldn't stand it.

Sorry, but that's how I roll. I know it's hard to accept, but you'll just have to get over it. If you'd like an in-depth discussion of fatherhood and my feelings of inadequacy, I guess you'll just have to give me a call or something.

But just a few minutes ago, Deb and I got to explain the lyrics of Derek Webb's "new law" to Markus. He actually had a really good grasp on the entire concept. So I must be doing something right.

don’t teach me about politics and government
just tell me who to vote for
don’t teach me about truth and beauty
just label my music

don’t teach me how to live like a free man
just give me a new law

i don’t wanna know if the answers aren’t easy
so just bring it down from the mountain to me

i want a new law
i want a new law
gimme that new law

don’t teach me about moderation and liberty
i prefer a shot of grape juice

don’t teach me about loving my enemies

don’t teach me how to listen to the Spirit
just give me a new law

what’s the use in trading a law you can never keep
for one you can that cannot get you anything
do not be afraid
do not be afraid
do not be afraid