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Hope those in the USA are enjoying a day off work and school on this holiday. Here is an architectural detail at the University of Washington featuring the seal of the State of Washington. America's first president and revolutionary general, George Washington's face appears in the center of the seal. Today is the national observance of his birthday. When I was a school kid in California we observed Washington's Birthday on February 11 22, and somewhere along the line it got absorbed into the Monday holidays act and is now observed nationally on the third Monday in February. California also observed Abraham Lincoln's Birthday on February 12 when I was in elementary school, and some state's observe his birthday along with Washington's on Presidents Day. The national holiday is still officially called Washington's Birthday, I learned.
7 comments:
An appropriate post for the day. Wonder who makes the decisions about national holidays...the inital intent that is.
I wondhow much they celebrate in George, Washington? Marth'a Inn closed up a long time ago. MBmologect
What a gorgeous shot. All the different textures and tones of stone.
Absorbing as many separate holidays into one seems to be the way now. Why else would you go to Costco and be able to see Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas goods all out at the same time?
Very nice shot Kim. You're right, the detail in the photo is something else.
Monday was Lincoln's Birthday holiday here, so that hasn't changed. The Post Office was open, but state offices were closed. Bank of America was closed, but Chase (ex WaMu) was open. Mixed bag.
Nice detail shot.
FYI - George Washington's birthday is February 22nd.
Thanks Jim!
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