It’s Columbus Day — Whatever…

Another cash-grabbing federal holiday with nothing for the ordinary people to celebrate.

Frederik Verhagen

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Though Washington State doesn’t observe this day, my military town does recognize Colombus Day with the usual flying of the Star-Spangled Banner throughout city. Photo by author.

Ignorant about politics and just going by the electronic calendar on my phone, I spent my entire weekend confused by this holiday called Columbus Day, wondering if my daughter had school or not.

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Frederik Verhagen

Stay-at-home father and dork who writes about creativity, science fiction, and little discoveries in life. 🔗 bumblebearcreations.carrd.co