Columbus Day is such a non holiday it is hard to believe it has stood the test of time. It has been pretty well verified that not only was he not the first person to find America, he never actually stepped foot on American soil. I guess in a way it is understandable how the government celebrates the guy as he was a money grubbing, dishonest, thief and murderer that made his living off the back of others - they also get a paid day off.
Here are some fun facts about Columbus:
- He was Catholic but his parents were converted Spanish Jews (first Jews for Jesus I guess)
- At age 14 he was a real life pirate in the waters around Greece
- Columbus never set out to prove the world was round people already new it, he was looking for a overseas trade route to China and India
- Columbus introduced horses to the new world
- When Columbus landed in Haiti he thought he was in the Indies and named them Indians
Enough about Columbus - I had a great day today the kids were off school (another reason to dislike Columbus) and we got some long overdue chores done in the yard and hung out and watched a movie. Lebo's practice was cancelled so we all got to go to Hannah's double header softball game - She was awesome! - it was a really great day!
Talk to you soon,
Joe
Peace!
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