My first discrimination!

I just received notice that a locally-based parent/child play group "declined" my request to join. Turns out I don't have the right number of ovaries, one too many Y-chromosomes, or other snarky ways to say "no dudes." Moms only. :(

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. No surprise, I guess.

Or maybe I'll just post the mildly condescending message I just received from the group organizer:
"Tom, Thank you for your interest in our group. Unfortunately, as of right now we are a group that is designed for moms. I hope that you are able to find a group that is designed for stay at home dads. Here is a group that is for both parents. http://www.meetup.com/Rocklin-Couples-with-kids-group/ I hope you are able to find a group that is a right fit for you. I would also suggest that maybe you could look into starting your own group for dads! That would be awesome. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks again!"

Editor's note: mapquest.com says that it's 34.9 miles from Elk Grove to Rocklin, which is where I'd apparently have to drive to find the nearest meetup.com play group that allows dads. What gets me is the notion that I'd find that idea even remotely acceptable. Classic brush-off.

Topping it off is the classic passive-aggressive, mushy, passive voice ("I would also suggest that maybe you could.....that would be awesome") suggesting I start my own group. As if it were that easy.

OK, rant over. Time to be constructive. First question - how motivated am I to start my own meetup.com group for stay-at-home dads? Second question - do I allow chicks to join?