When there is no mail...  

In concession to President's Day I shall wear black in sadness for all the presidents before Obama who made America great.
I do miss the mail however thanks to Obama I cannot afford to spend money on any sales.

I don't miss the mail on holidays because no mail means no bills! I don't mind having an extra day without bills, especially after the holidays. It does seem like I always need to go to the bank on days that it's closed, though.

The Presidents Day sales drive me a little crazy. I'm not fond of seeing two of our most beloved Presidents dancing on television to sell mattresses and electronics. I guess if you resemble George Washington or Abe Lincoln, this is a great time of year to get a job in a commercial. I'm not planning on doing any shopping today. My kids are home from school, so I'll just stay home and spend time with them. Even if that means missing out on the free cherry pie I could get if I bought a new television.

The only sale that I'll be taking advantage of is the half-price chocolate one. Unless I'm expecting something, I don't really miss the mail on holidays or Sundays. A day without mail is a day without new bills coming.

What I think is a shame is that more businesses don't honor holidays. The U.S. celebrate fewer holidays than most other countries. If government workers get the day off, then all non-essential businesses should be closed too. When I grew up Massachusetts observed 'Blue Laws' keeping most business closed on these days. I remember the family things we did- picnics, cookouts, swimming (or sliding), visiting friends or other family.

With the 'business as usual' mentality of corporate America on holidays, families are being robbed of these important bonding activities, and the wonderful memories that they created.

Good morning Ambie, i'm glad they have the day off to. teachers here also have a day off because we got more snow last night. #%^^#@!. I will be in the house but wouldn't shop if the weather wasn't bad. I am not a shopper. Have a good day.

hi ambiepam I hadn't noticed that but I hate stopping ones mail, as mail and vistors are such a big help in a place like a boring retirement center. that and our Wednesday shopping trips. I am not able to do
any shopping right now as I am a bit short on money. But hurrah for
President's day.

So does that mena then that government workers get an extra day's paid holiday?

Here the public holidays are the same for one and all though of course some categories are still open on tose days too. There is no mail on any of the rgular public holidays. No newspapers either - but who reads them any more anyway?

The only thing I dislike about holiday's when their is no mail is that I cannot ship out my packages that day. I normally would have mailed a few this past Saturday to arrive either today or tomorrow, but with the holiday falling on a Monday my shipments would sit around an extra day. So...now I have to wait till late tonight or early tomorrow to make this toffee and get it shipped out. That just means one more day my customers have to wait.

Yea really the date should be next SUnday but they wanted another day dont know how they worked it out was just at one time Washingtons birthday.
Nope no shopping cant payday not yet lol

I remember when we switched to Monday holidays, to give bankers and government workers three day weekends through out the year. I think it takes some of the fun and specialness out of the day for the school kids. In some places they do not even know that we are celebrating Washington and Lincoln. So, President's Day is always the first Monday after February 12 and before February 22. I think perhaps the Monday holidays also went into effect to facilitate planning for some people and make them more predictable. Some places students are out of school, others not. I think a lot of districts through out the states are making up unexpected snow days. I do not miss the mail, as I am not expecting anything except junk mail and bills. I have at least one due today that has not been paid. I wonder if my insurance company will be open. I am all set for mattresses and bedding, and I went to Wal Mart last night with my niece. I still try to stay off my foot as much as possible. Have a great day today, and do not miss the mail too much.

I am not depending on my mail. I don't care much. I am not expecting flowers or valentine cards. Other than this, all I can get is bills to pay...should I care to have them delivered on time?
I am not missing my mail...