Trump to Honor Obama!!!! The best ever!!

Where, Oh Where, to Put Obama?  Trump thought.

I got it!

George Washington, our nation's first president and leader of the American Revolution!

Abe Lincoln, honorable leader who pulled our nation through its darkest time!

Alexander Hamilton, founding father, first Secretary of

the Treasury and leader of the constitutional convention!

Andrew Jackson, "Old Hickory" fought the British in New

Orleans!

Ulysses Grant, Union army general, led the North

through the Civil War!

Ben Franklin, genius inventor, political theorist and

leading author of the Constitution.

Finally, we have someone to put on the food stamp!!!

Obama's policies put more people on welfare than any

president before him, so this placement is most appropriate.

Unlike the Nobel Peace Prize, for which he did nothing,

this is an "honor" he richly deserves.

Quote of the Day, Any Day, Any Time

"America does not need to see the tax return of a billionaire who became a public servant.

America needs to see the tax returns of public servants who became millionaires while being public servants." 

Special thanks goes out to Bruce Klein for sharing this great news.  Many thanks my friend.

Play Ball!!

By Terry Orr

Been a long winter – spring is in the air – although Ole Man Winter is still hanging on around most of the country – today will be opening day and home opener for twelve teams.  Last night the season began with Houston Astros hosting the Texas Rangers. On Tuesday, the remaining teams will have their opening games.

It is also the time of year that other organized baseball and softball begin their respective seasons to include my all-star grandson Jake (AKA “Mini Quaz”) out in Sumner, Washington.  Jake is a very talented baseball player and has dreams of play in major leagues.  I for would think he has a good chance of making that dream come true.

Last year was a magical and exciting year for the Washington Nationals – and that is saying something in the die-hard Football town.  Young Bryce Harper (National League Rookie of the Year) put a spark into the community and fellow teammates.  We are hoping for another wonderful baseball season.

Celebrating George Washington Birthday

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By Diane Forrest

On Monday we celebrated President's day, a "floating" holiday, since it always happens on the third Monday in February.  This allows all government employees a long weekend, and alot of businesses an opportunity to get some good sales advertised.  Before President's day, we celebrated Lincoln’s birthday, which was February 12th, and Washington's Birthday, which was February 22.  This makes me wonder why we never celebrated the presidents in between those two.  Well to cut down on all that paid time off, the powers that be decided to combine the two, and include all presidents in the President Day holiday.

Today is George Washington's actual birthday, and he was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.  This is near the site of Mount Vernon where his family home is located, and where he lived til the end of his life and is now buried there.

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There are some states that continue to celebrate his birth and since 1862 there has been a tradition in the United States Senate that George Washington's Farewell Address be read on his birthday. Citizens had asked that this be done in light of the approaching Civil War. The annual tradition continues with the reading of the address on or near Washington's Birthday.

Washington was not only the first president of the country; he is also the one who set the bar.  He did not want to start a monarchy, but have the presidency, and keep a time limit.  He moved the capital from New York to Washington.

Today we remember George Washington, and celebrate his birth by spending a few dollars.

Happy President’s Day - 2013

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By Diane Forrest

For February being such a short month, it is packed full of holidays!  The month starts with Groundhog Day, he saw his shadow, which meant an early spring. But I guess Mother Nature didn't get the memo it’s snowing up north, and very cold here in the south.  Then on the 14th we celebrate Valentines Day, and now its President's Day!  This day is on the list of one of my son's favorite holidays.  Since he works at a bank, any holiday that allows a Monday off work is a favorite.

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According to history.com, Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present.

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One of the most popular ways to celebrate President's Day is attending one of the sales at the local mall, however in some states, Presidents’ Day is used by many patriotic and historical groups as a date for staging celebrations, reenactments and other events. A number of states also require that their public schools spend the days leading up to Presidents’ Day teaching students about the accomplishments of the presidents, often with a focus on the lives of Washington and Lincoln.

How do you plan on spending the day?  Leave a comment and let us know.

President's Day

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By Diane Forrest,

In 1800, Congress declared February 22 a federal holiday.  This day was named a federal holiday because President George Washington was born on this day. 16 presidents later, President Abraham Lincoln was in office.  He was born on February 12th.  Each state has the power to choose what holidays they wish to recognize, however, the birthday of President Lincoln was never declared a federal holiday.  Some states celebrated Washington's Birthday, some Lincoln's, some celebrated both, and some celebrated neither.  The state of Alabama even recognized Thomas Jefferson's birth.

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In order to eliminate the extra holidays, time off from work and school, it was proposed in 1968 that a joint "President's Day" would be acknowledge on the third Monday in the month of February.  The issue of this proclamation is credited to President Nixon in 1971 in order to recognize all presidents.  Legally however, it will always be known as President Washington's birthday.

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While today may not hold any special activities in your area, your kids will be out of school, and the banks will be closed, and the mail won't run, so why not go to the mall and catch a great sale on mattresses and bedding, and have a great President's Day!