Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for June 20, 2019
June 19, 2019
June 21, 2019
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Richard's Poor Almanac Cherry Blossom Lore by Richard Thompson Cherry Blossom Lore As early as 600 years ago American Indian tribes living on the Patowmack River recognized the unique charm of the cherry blossom tree. Those things are going to attract kitsch starved tourists like flies. And how. George Washington, bitter over a childhood incident, tested cherry trees of any kind and had to be forcibly restrained from chopping them all down. Sir summation point don't! The tourism industry was a major contributor to your presidential campaign! Ow! Leggo! Teddy Roosevelt built a treehouse and a cherry tree on the Tidal Basin that was used as a presidential retreat up through the Nixon years. Uh oh. Enemies. No girls no jews Even today, kitsch starved tourists arrive by the billions, hoping for just a glimpse of the fragile pink blossoms. There's one! Sakura Shut up!
garcalej over 5 years ago
Weren’t the trees a gift from Japan?
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
I prefer my cherries in a pie. From McDonald’s.
Kip W over 5 years ago
Yes, yes, but how many pancakes would it take to make a stack the same height as the Washington Monument?
Teto85 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Even though 1/2 of the panels are recycled from earlier work, I like the colour.
poopsypoo Premium Member over 5 years ago
I love cherry blossoms. I wish we could grow them here but In live in New Orleans and I think they need a colder climate. Too bad, so sad!
gbars70 over 5 years ago
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
It’s a harmless festival, except for the congestion. And cherries are good….