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I’m taking the day off for the holiday. And if that makes you sad maybe you should get out of the house and watch the parade, or have a bbq and some beer, or whatever you want to do, I don’t really care. Happy 4th!

P.S. I love all kinds of pie, but today is an apple pie day.

Happy father’s day. Don’t forget to call your dad today and let him know. Father’s day was thought up in 1909 in Spokane, Washington by a woman who was raised by her father. On mother’s day the idea came to her because she wanted to let him know how special he was, and how grateful she was. She picked June as that was her father’s birthday month. By 1926 it had become nationwide and was recognized starting in 1956. In 1972 President Nixon official established a permanent national observance and made it an official holiday. So enjoy the day, hope its as sunny there as it is here!

I almost forgot, happy Memorial Day. Enjoy your time off, but don’t forget what it stands for. Memorial Day was once known as Decoration Day. Enacted during the Civil War Memorial Day honors the men and women who have perished in service of our country.