Although his actual birthday was the 15th, Martin Luther King Jr. day is being observed today in the US. Like most other holidays, it's been observed on Monday for the past few decades. I guess it makes more sense for offices, banks and such to close for three consecutive days than on a day in the middle of the week. And, tell me, who doesn't like three-day weekends?
But I think this is one holiday that shouldn't be only for watching basketball games or taking advantage of sales. I always try to pay homage to Dr. King, whom I regard as one of the few true American heroes.
I mean, for this alone, I'd give him a holiday--and even the Nobel Peace Prize:
Who could hate after seeing someone so enjoying himself?
But I think this is one holiday that shouldn't be only for watching basketball games or taking advantage of sales. I always try to pay homage to Dr. King, whom I regard as one of the few true American heroes.
I mean, for this alone, I'd give him a holiday--and even the Nobel Peace Prize:
Who could hate after seeing someone so enjoying himself?
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