It’s cloudy, it’s foggy, and it’s perhaps a little rainy, as though the weather itself knows it’s Monday. Maybe it’s actually sunny and this is the weather’s own April Fools’.
No one knows for sure.
I’ve been sitting here trying to think of a cute little April Fools’ Day thing for you, but honestly, it’s just not my thing. My thoughts of making something up go too far to be believed, even for a second, and I don’t know, the whole vibe of the concept isn’t for me.
If you enjoy it, please enjoy it, so long as it’s in good spirits and isn’t mean or harmful.
But for me, I like things to be what they purport to be, I don’t like to have to scrutinize everything. And if you are like that too, consider this post a little respite in your day, there are no hidden surprises, except perhaps a turn of phrase or two.
I haven’t gotten there yet, so I can’t know for sure.
The reality is that not everyone has fun the same way, and I’m not really a person who finds amusement in things done at someone else’s expense. When everyone is in on the joke, that’s fine, that’s fun, but “pranks” overall are not a genre I enjoy.
And I think if someone says that, and people persist in forcing it on them, then it’s not about fun or enjoyment, but pushing boundaries, and who likes that? Besides the boundary pushers?
To be clear, that’s not all gags, some are fun and funny and lighthearted, and when a person enjoys them, that’s totally great.
But when people make it clear they don’t, think about why you want to coerce them to participate in something they don’t enjoy. Who is it for?
People may have a lot of reasons pranks and discomfort don’t sit well with them. So have fun if you’re having fun, and the day can’t last forever if you’re not, at least probably not.
I bet there’s a scientist working on it. Not even an April Fools’ thing, scientists somewhere always seem to be working on something that has disaster written all over it.
Have a great Monday and a terrific start to your month!
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