June 9, 2005

• Hubby and I went to a friend’s daughter’s middle school graduation
  ceremony last night.  I have to say, I was completely floored by
  the attire of about half of the graduates.  Jeans, shorts, sweats,
  logo t-shirts. Apparently these kids (and probably their parents too)
  don’t realize that a graduation ceremony is one where you must dress
  appropriately…as in no jeans, no shorts, no flip-flops.

  Yes, my elitism is showing again.  So what?  There are times
  to be causal…like going out to the grocery store or to a friend's
  house.  There are times to be sloppy…like cleaning the house or
  garage.  And there are times where you simply must dress up…like a
  graduation ceremony.

  I am aware of the fact that some people think a “graduation” from
  Middle School/Junior High (whichever, depending on your region of the
  US), is not such a big deal.  But the way I see it?  If the
  school is going to go to the trouble of having a ceremony, and the kids
  are going to take the time to attend, then kids AND parents can damn
  well dress appropriately.  Show some respect, people!! 
  Respect for your child’s achievement, respect for the faculty and staff
  who have put this event together, etc.

  Ugh.  I know this town is very casual.  Even at the REALLY
  nice restaurants (and there are a few) it is not uncommon to see
  patrons in jeans and t-shirts.  But come on!  

  These same friends have another child who is graduating from high
  school on Saturday.  We’ve been invited to that as well. 
  When she invited us, she said “remember, you have to dress up for
  this.”  Well, duh!  I am not sure why she felt the need to
  tell us that.  Except that I think she has told everyone that, and
  she’s been living in this hyper-casual town just a bit too long. 
  I wouldn’t dream of appearing at a function like that without dressing
  up!!

  What was I wearing?  Black dress slacks with a pink pinstripe and a pink sweater, black pumps.

  Ok…I will shut up about it.

  In other news…hmmm.

  There is no other news.

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