Strange things happening!

Ken Johnston

Ever had one of those weekends where strange things happened to you?
Well I definitely did this past one.
It started with someone stealing my old beater of a bike from in front of the Legion. The thief could have chosen from three or four bikes, most of which were much nicer than my 1975 vintage Sekine. I have parked it there countless times and never had a problem with it going missing. Crime rates in small town Rainy River are usually quite low and most people do not lock their homes or there cars, let alone lock their bicycles up.
Well I guess I learned my lesson. I figured it was at the bottom of the river, after all it is tradition to steal them and throw them in the river... or so I am told.
Then on Saturday at prom the grand march took place and instead of the traditional first dance the emcee announced they would all stop and pose for photos... the first dance tradition has been around as long as prom itself. After talking to the emcee and others doing the same he called them all into the middle of the floor to dance. But by then most of the crowd watching had left.
Then to cap things off I somehow thought it was Father’s Day on Sunday. So I proceeded to give my dad his gift and wish him a Happy Father’s Day. When we figured out I was a week early he just smiled and said, “What do I get next week?”
Well sorry Pop... it is called Father’s DAY for a reason... it is only a day!
Well my horoscope for Monday told me that things would not work out as planned for the day... so as I write this I wonder what other strange things will happen.

–Until then,
Ken