On Saturday I was a judge for the Coney Island Mermaid Parade.* What fun!

The parade was loaded with freaky costumes that sometimes had a nautical theme, classic cars, marching bands, burlesque, unicycles, stilt walkers and mermaids. Not all mermaids are female, I learned.

Everybody was having fun.

Are you?

Are you getting out to have fun? Are you breaking out of routine to let loose and indulge in pure fun?

Like this:

I believe it’s so important to shed responsibilities once in a while and go have fun. Like a kid.

You won’t find the time, you’ll have to make it. It’s worth it.

Have fun!

* Anyone who donates $150 to Coney Island USA can be a judge.