Samantha Stevens

I’m saving my ‘Family Day’ for July or August…..it’s a regular day for us here at Jack.  It’s like a ghost town in the hallways.  Our affiliates are all off for the holiday, so it’s pretty quiet in the halls.  I suppose there are some benefits to working holidays……traffic is tolerable, parking is available, waaay less email and phone interruption, no one is heating up their ‘fish lunch’ in the microwave….you even have time to update your blog:)

Alberta’s been celebrating ‘Family Day’ since 1990.  When I lived out west, I thought it was a great idea.  A day off between New Year’s and Good Friday.  The day was created by Don Getty, the Premier of Alberta at the time.  His son, Dale, was involved in a drug scandal.  He was arrested for possession of cocaine, and turns out had a penchant for cocaine.   Premier Getty was embarrassed by the whole situation and felt responsible for his son’s problems.  He felt he had neglected his family and thought Albertans should have this day to spend with their family.

 Here’s hoping your ‘Family Day’ is a good one.  Use the term ‘fam’ for some extra Jack Nation Points.

Later,

Sam