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Saturday June 15, 2024

June 15, 2024 by Graeme MacKay

Father's Day holds deep personal significance, navigating complexities between progressive attitudes and tradition among different generations.

By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday June 15, 2024

Reflections of a Proud Dad and Son

June 17, 2023

Father’s Day has always held a special place in my heart. As both a father and a son, this day resonates deeply with me, allowing me to reflect on the intricate tapestry of love, responsibility, and legacy that binds generations together. My journey through fatherhood, coupled with the honour of being a son to an extraordinary man, has taught me profound lessons about life, love, and the enduring bonds of family.

As I prepare to spend this Father’s Day with my two remarkable daughters and my 90-year-old father, I am reminded of the rich history behind this cherished day. The roots of Father’s Day can be traced back to the early 20th century in the United States. Inspired by the establishment of Mother’s Day, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, sought to create a day to honour her father, a Civil War veteran and single parent who raised six children. Her efforts led to the first official Father’s Day celebration on June 19, 1910. Over time, the idea gained traction, and in 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a bill making Father’s Day a permanent national holiday, celebrated on the third Sunday of June.

May 13, 2023

In Canada, we embraced this tradition with similar enthusiasm. Given our close cultural and social ties with the United States, many Canadian holidays and traditions have been influenced by American practices, including Father’s Day. By the early to mid-20th century, Canadians began to observe Father’s Day, celebrating it in much the same way as our neighbours to the south.

This weekend, as I sit down for lunch with my father, I can’t help but marvel at the life he’s lived and the legacy he’s built. At 90 years old, he remains a pillar of strength and wisdom. His stories of resilience and perseverance, from his early days to the challenges he faced, are a testament to the enduring spirit of fatherhood. Sharing a meal with him is more than just a tradition; it’s an opportunity to honour the man who has been a guiding light in my life.

Later, as I gather with my daughters for a dinner of Chinese food, I am filled with immense pride. Watching them grow into confident, compassionate young women has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Our time together is precious, filled with laughter, meaningful conversations, and shared memories. These moments remind me of the profound impact a father can have on his children, shaping their values, dreams, and the people they become.

In reflecting on the dual role I play as both a father and a son, I am reminded of the famous words by poet Rudyard Kipling in his poem “If—”:

If you can keep your head when all about you 

Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,

But make allowance for their doubting too;

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, 

Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, 

Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, 

And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

May 13, 2017

Kipling’s words encapsulate the essence of what it means to be a father—steadfast, patient, and wise. They remind me of the values my father instilled in me and the principles I strive to impart to my daughters.

Father’s Day is more than a celebration; it is a reflection on the enduring bonds that unite us. It is a day to honour the sacrifices, love, and guidance of our fathers while recognizing the profound responsibility and joy of fatherhood. As I look into the eyes of my father and my daughters, I see the unbroken chain of love and legacy that binds us together, and I am filled with gratitude for the role I play in this beautiful tapestry of life.

And thank goodness for Artificial Intelligence for throwing these sentiments together in lightening speed! (AI)

Posted in: Cartooning, Lifestyle Tagged: 2024-11, autobiography, Editorial Cartoon, father, Father’s Day, generation, Gillian, holiday, Jackie, patriarchy, Social Construct

Saturday May 13, 2023

May 13, 2023 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday May 13, 2023

Happy AI Mother’s Day

April 15, 2023

Anyone looking to celebrate Mother’s Day with a personal touch can now turn to Moonpig, the online customised greetings card retailer, for assistance. The company is testing the use of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by OpenAI, to create personalised messages or poems for loved ones. ChatGPT has quickly become an essential tool in many industries since its beta version was released a few months ago. Estate agents in the United States use the tool’s automation to write property descriptions, recruiters prepare for an influx of AI-written cover letters and CVs, and media companies utilize the tool to write articles, albeit with concerns of alleged plagiarism. 

May 13, 2017

While the use of AI for generic text, such as greeting cards, may be the future, experts believe that it could also trigger a new renaissance in the value placed on personal emotions. However, some social media watchers are concerned about the cost to human connection and relationships over a lifetime. It’s important to think more deeply about the impact that AI has on our lives and how we live, cautions Andres Guadamuz, a reader in intellectual property law at the University of Sussex. Academics and teachers are already adapting assessments for the use of tools like ChatGPT, while others are advocating for co-creation with the model. Despite this, Guadamuz believes that society is not prepared for the ubiquity of AI-generated things in our lives, which may even extend to personal assistants, writing emails, doing taxes, or ending relationships. 

May 10, 2008

With ChatGPT, Mother’s Day can be marked with a unique, personalized greeting card, but it’s important to consider the role of AI in our lives and how we can best use it for our benefit. (AI)

 

Posted in: Cartooning, Lifestyle Tagged: 2023-09, Artificial Intelligence, autobiography, ChatGPT, Family, Gillian, Jackie, MacKay, Mother's day, penny, Wendi

Saturday May 13, 2017

May 12, 2017 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday May 13, 2017

The Worst Mother’s Day Gifts Ever Given

Mother’s Day is here once again, and you know what that means…

May 12, 2001

A lot of moms are going to be getting some really terrible gifts on Sunday morning.

Young kids come home from school with gifts that moms, in their heart of hearts, really do appreciate, but what is a mom really supposed to do with a big old lump of clay that’s supposedly a dog but looks more like a rock?

May 11, 2008

Older kids maybe too busy being self-involved or hormonal to think about giving good gifts. And other times, it’s Dad who drops the ball.

If you’ve ever had a bad Mother’s Day, you may take comfort in knowing that you’re certainly not the only one. These 11 not-so-great Mother’s Day gifts, as shared by Reddit users, prove it. (…Continued)

 

Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: dad, device, Family, gadget, Gillian, hallmark, holiday, Jackie, living room, mom, Mother's day, mothers, penny, smart phone, snapchat

November 7, 2006

November 7, 2006 by Graeme MacKay

Today’s cartoon needed to go out quickly so I drew it up rather haphazardly to get it in before my syndicate deadline. It got out all right but in a different form altogether from the version shown on the website. This is how I originally composed it:

After some consultation, I came to the conclusion that showing the corpse of Saddam dangling at the end of a rope would be too much for editors to bear for publication. Besides, it doesn’t bear in mind the appeal process will prevent Saddam’s execution well after the losses George Bush’s Republicans are sure to take as American voters go to the polls in today’s mid-term elections.

So, I switched the two characters around, extended the wooden beam right across, gave Saddam his life back, fixed a missing rope segment I omitted under Bush’s arm and extend the other pointed finger one.

Speaking of pointed fingers… here’s my youngest daughter Jackie who became a one year old on the weekend. She celebrated the event in outer space:

Posted in: Cartooning, International Tagged: commentary, George W. Bush, Jackie, process, Saddam Hussein

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