Tag Archives: George Washington

Monday Holiday

     Of course, Presidents’ Day is now a holiday for honoring Calvin Coolidge and Benjamin Harrison and other great men, but it was originally a means of saving us from the horrors of having two holidays within two weeks of each other.  Those of us who lived in ancient days celebrated the birthday of AbrahamContinue reading “Monday Holiday”

Presidential Tall Tales, Part I

     Just got hit with a new one.  Some unknown conspiracy theorist just let me know that these phone calls about choosing my medical plan are NOT coming for ORDINARY robocallers.  No, no:: these are people prepared to alter the fabric of our country by moving (should you be unwise enough to use the wordContinue reading “Presidential Tall Tales, Part I”