Wannaskan Almanac for Tuesday, June 24, 2025 The Fourth Month

I know what you're thinking. "June? The fourth best month? What kind of dad joke is this?" Well, buckle up, buttercup, because your old man is about to drop some truth bombs funnier than my golf swing. Everyone always raves about December with its holidays and January with its "new year, new me" nonsense. And don't even get me started on October, trying to hog all the glory with its pumpkin spice everything. But June, my friends, June is the unsung hero, the quiet achiever, the reliable minivan of months.

Why fourth, you ask? Because it's not trying too hard. December is basically a show-off, all lights and presents. January is that friend who makes too many New Year's resolutions they'll never keep. October? Please. It’s just trying to be spooky, but let’s be honest, the scariest thing about October is how early Christmas decorations start appearing. June, however, just slides in like a perfectly buttered piece of toast – warm, comforting, and exactly what you need without all the fuss. It's like the sensible middle child of the calendar.

Think about it. We've just survived the "will it ever stop raining?" drama of April and the "is it summer yet?" anxiety of May. June rolls in, and suddenly, boom! School's out. Kids are running wild, which means less homework to nag them about and more opportunities for me to perfect my "I'm just resting my eyes" nap technique on the couch. And the weather? Perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. It’s like Goldilocks chose this month personally.

And the activities! Father's Day, where I get to pretend I want another tie, but secretly hope for a gift card to that sporting goods store. Then there are barbecues. Oh, the barbecues! Where it’s perfectly acceptable to stand over a hot grill, sweating, while telling everyone exactly how to cook their food, even though you’re clearly burning your own. It's peak dad performance season! Plus, long daylight hours mean more time for me to accidentally leave the garage door open.

Sure, July has fireworks, and August has vacations, but they're both a little…much. July is too loud, and August is too much planning. June is just right. It’s the calm before the summer storm of extreme heat and overpriced tourist traps. It's when you can still appreciate a gentle breeze without immediately breaking into a full-body sweat. It's the month that sets the stage for summer without stealing the whole spotlight. It's the ultimate wingman month.

So there you have it. June: not first, not second, not even third. But a solid, reliable, fourth-place contender. It’s the month that’s just good enough to be great without being obnoxious about it. And if you don't agree, well, that's just fine. More perfectly temperate days and slightly less crowded barbecue sections for me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I hear the grill calling my name. Probably needs another dad joke.

Note:  If you rate June differently, contact our Month Rating Complaint Department.  No one is ever disappointed there!