Holiday?

Now that I'm retired, I don't seem to have many holidays. Today was a holiday for most people, but my usual activities were not canceled. The schools here in Tucson do not close for Presidents' Day. Instead there is no school on Thursday and Friday so that the children can go to the rodeo parade and rodeo. That makes sense. I did my usual coaching in reading with two fourth grade boys. My ASG group met today in spite of the holiday. I enjoyed seeing what other people are making. A woman gave a nice trunk show on vintage/heirloom clothes. It was interesting to see what women and children used to wear and look at how clothes were constructed. Clothing was constructed in the same manner from Victorian times until about the 60's. Then sergers and other developments changed sewing. We started buying clothes that didn't need to last very long. I suppose I have that mentality. When I make or buy an outfit, I don't worry about it lasting for more than about 3 years. I'm constantly donating things. It was a fun day, even though I didn't get a holiday. I'm not complaining.