Happy Presidents Day, if that is the proper greeting.
We're not really certain, having never received an official drugstore-purchased Presidents Day greeting card. Some people are off from work today. Some are not.
For those of you who have the day off, congratulations. For those who don't, thank you for reading this on company time.
Today we have a poetic presentation for Presidents Day by the Texas Cocker Laureate, currently awaiting official notarization by a Notary Public duly authorized by the State of Texas. In his position as Texas Cocker Laureate, Mr. Inky will issue official poems, epics and doggerels to celebrate specific occasions.
Thus, on Feb. 20, 2006, Mr. Inky, a.k.a. "The Inkman" when appearing at cocker poetry slams, issues the following recognition of the American celebration known as "Presidents Day."
A Cocker Laureate Looks at Presidents Day
From a cocker's hallowed position
in the great American southwest
that our presidents are the best
Sure some have been crooked
and some have been randy
But they've mostly loved dogs
and that is quite dandy
George Washington had foxhounds,
some that he kept out back,
Abe Lincoln had a mutt named Fido,
and a pet turkey named Jack.
If you have a clever dog
who's always at your side
you're heeding the wisdom
of Truman who solidly advised:
"If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog."
