John Oliver made an excellent point about Columbus Day, on Last Week Tonight, about why is Columbus Day still a Thing? He discusses how "some people with brains don’t celebrate it anymore. So America’s least favorite holiday commemorates a murderous, egomaniac who’s most famous discovery was a cast of getting lost and refusing to ask directions, all of which is enough to make you wonder— Columbus Day. How is this still a thing?” I don't remember being taught about the genocide that Columbus perpetuated. See the link above to see the video.
I did not know about all these codes to indicate how I liked the meal. I usually tell servers if I did not like the meal and I always tell the Hostess of I thought their meal was excellent.
Since I hurt my hand a couple of weeks ago, I have had a hard time keeping up with my housework and the dog hair is the worst. I just got a new brace which keeps my thumb immobilized, and even though I had a splint on all these weeks, this new device is really working well for me and I can vacuum without pain finally. I also bought an electric can opener which has eased some of the strain of cooking. Mr Bankerchick is glad that he has been relieved of some of the helping with housework.
