Hey we did get the day off of school for Columbus Day, that was pretty cool
Courtney | 10.21.09 - 8:38 pm | #

I agree. That's pretty awesome.
Vy | 10.21.09 - 10:06 pm | #

Sometimes us speechies are the slow ones
Fiona | Homepage | 10.21.09 - 10:07 pm | #

I really really like that too. "delighting in thoughts" You captured it perfectly.
beckypdj | Homepage | 10.21.09 - 10:53 pm | #

That's great! Explorers and new continents definitely are much more interesting to remember than dorky costumes.
Stacey | 10.22.09 - 6:41 am | #

Being from the South, Columbus Day isn't a "big deal." My father asked me the other day if I even knew what Columbus Day was really about. My answer:

'Really? The celebration of discovery, I guess. Actually? Schools are closed, banks are closed, and the mail doesn't run.'

A day off school? Yes. Yes, children love that.
Lauren | Homepage | 10.22.09 - 7:59 am | #

:0) Made me smile...
Tracey of Nine Acres | Homepage | 10.22.09 - 1:21 pm | #

Another blog on my blog roll 'covered' this topic today, too...if you need a laugh. http://thebigmamablog.com/4170/t...nically-insane/

Also, a belated thank you for 'introducing' me to Heather and Carlos Whittaker...love their blogs and first linked to Heather's from yours. I have no idea how I found yours, but I'm glad I did...I have a son who is a doctor and I enjoy your perspective.
pendy | Homepage | 10.22.09 - 2:26 pm | #

Too cute!
Kim | 10.22.09 - 5:52 pm | #

And Columbus Day is much more valuable for the existence of American civilization!
Jim | Homepage | 10.22.09 - 6:31 pm | #

Ha. Yes, the day spent reviewing Christopher Columbus facts and they day off of school always did please me.
kait | Homepage | 10.23.09 - 6:21 pm | #