‘Born to be Dad’ has a nice ring to it

We’re just a day away from Father’s Day Eve.

And it occurs to me that what this weekend’s special occasion really needs is a rousing Father’s Day song.

Hey, if a woman in Spokane could invent Father’s Day, surely someone else here can come up with a toe-tapping tune to mark this celebrated Sunday.

We could call it a Father’s Day carol.

Even if you aren’t musical, feel free to share your ideas for catchy song titles.

Recent weather notwithstanding, let’s hear something other than “I’m Dreaming of a White Father’s Day.”

•One fur all and all fur one: No clear consensus emerged after The Slice asked for readers’ input on the direction the Marmot Lodge should take.

That’s just as well. As Grand Exalted Poohbah Marmot, I reserve the right to pretty much do whatever I want. Still, I’m capable of listening.

Here’s a sampling of the feedback:

Jackie Moore voted for making the club an online social network or a movement dedicated to comity and fellowship.

Steve Trapp wrote, “The grandest purpose to which the marmots could aspire would be to drink beer responsibly, particularly if it is locally brewed microbrew.”

Leanne Kelly liked the idea of being doers of good deeds, practitioners of peace and wearers of the annual marmot T-shirt. “I do also like beer drinking and all you can eat.”

Patricia Garvin was in favor of being a force for good will in our communities but thought political activity might be a mistake.

Teresa Seely opted for sponsoring a scholarship or supporting a charity.

“No one drinks to be responsible, so let’s just call it a Beer Drinking Society and leave it at that,” wrote Mike Haines.

Elin Zander voted for doing good deeds. “Marmots are notoriously well-nourished. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could give back to our community in an effort to eliminate hunger?”

Milaine McGoldrick said she favored a Marmot Lodge Parade.

Gail Wolf suggested working to establish the marmot as the official rodent of Spokane.

Others expressed interest in an annual picnic and secret handshake.

“All of the above,” said John Simanton.

To be continued.

E Pluribus Marmot.

•Don’t try this at home: Judy Seals cleans houses. One day she was washing windows and a little boy who lived there asked if she was using pneumonia on the glass.

Yes, she said.

•Today’s Slice question: For what activity would “Going to Chewelah” be a good euphemism?