Monday, February 21, 2022

T Stands For Presidents Day

 

I'll be late visiting today.  I now have two cats that aren't well.  As soon as I'm sure they are comfortable and warm, I'll be by.  However, it will more than likely be very late tonight before I visit you.

Today I have something slightly different for T Stands For Tuesday.  As you probably know by now, Bleubeard and I are hosting Art Journal Journey this month with our theme What's your style?  

Today, February 21 is Presidents Day in the States.  It is also known as Washington's birthday. 
 
This federal holiday is held on the third Monday of February. 
 
The day honors presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the USA's first president.

Although many believe it is a celebration of Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays (February 22 and February 12 respectively),

 for others, it is a celebration of the birthdays and lives of all U.S. presidents.





There's a debate as to how to use/spell the day correctly.  Because the holiday celebrates more than one president, the plural possessive spelling of Presidents' Day is the one most often considered standard. Presidents' (plural) implies the day belongs to more than one president. This is the spelling you are most likely to see used on calendars and by some major newspapers.  The Associated Press Stylebook prefers "Presidents Day," while Chicago Style uses "Presidents' Day."  Even Wikipedia weighed in with:
When used with the intention of celebrating more than one individual, the form "Presidents' Day" was usual in the past. In recent years, as the use of attributive nouns (nouns acting as modifiers) has become more widespread, the form "Presidents Day" has become more common; the Associated Press Stylebook, most newspapers and some magazines use this form.

"President's Day" as an alternate rendering of "Washington's Birthday", or for the purpose of commemorating the presidency as an institution, is a proper use of a possessive and is the legal rendering in eight states.

The bottom line is there's no rhyme or reason to any of it. Go with what feels right.

I created this spread to fit in my Stress Free altered book. You might be able to see the creased line down the middle of the page, which will fit nicely as a tip-in.  I went to my pocket dictionary for the images.  Unfortunately, I had already used Lincoln, so had to go with two other lesser known presidents.  

I began by laying down two shades of brown watercolors.  When dry, I adhered the computer generated letters and the "stuffed" tea bags.  I sandwiched the cut images inside the tea bags, which are my T Tuesday qualifiers.  I added bits of gold to the tops of the used tea bags, the individual letters, and randomly on the page.  Finally, I added the date stamp (thanks Valerie) in four places.  If you live in the states, you are more than likely enjoying a three day weekend.  And if you live in the states, have a great President's, Presidents', Presidents Day.

Bleubeard and I are delighted you joined us and hope to see you at Art Journal Journey with your own interpretation of What's your style? which for us today is all about the very popular tea bag art.  Perfect for T Tuesday, too!

It's now your turn to share your own drink inspired post this week.  It can be gifts you received, photos, a place you visited, movies, postcards, mail art, junk mail, catalogs, books, sketches, mixed media, drawings, paintings, handmade cards, tags, scrapbooking, tea bag art, or other art that is digital, hybrid, or traditional, a favorite mug, cup and saucer, teapot, coffee pot, or even a wine glass. Regardless, please share below and Bleubeard and I, along with the rest of the T gang will be by to visit.   Please link only your T post and not your blog in general.  Bleubeard would like to remind you that old photos are acceptable because they may be taken any time, not just on Tuesday and not just this year.




To give everyone a heads up, I want to remind you to be hunting up your Second on the 2nd.  I didn't want to be late for March, so hopefully I've given everyone enough time to find an old post.  The rules are quite simple.  Any post, any genre, any style is acceptable as long as it has been published sometime in the past.  Just to also let you know, I will be using Mr. Linky because of the debacle some had trying to publish their second look this month on Inlinkz.  That means, you must link your T Tuesday post before the 2nd of the month in March.

 

28 thoughtful remarks:

Lisca said...

I'm sorry to hear that both your boys are poorly. I hope they will soon be comfortable. (But it is a worry for you)
I didn't know it was Presidents' Day (I choose for the plural) Do people get a day off? I imagine there will be parades etc. And perhaps documentaries on tv about past presidents. I don't know...
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

Mae Travels said...

In elementary school we always had special lessons about Washington and Lincoln on their birthdays. February was a great month for school children, since it was also Valentine’s Day, so we had cookies or something three times in only 28 (maybe 29) days.
I think there was even some sort of parents’ day when we gave little presentations. I wonder what they do these days.

best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Rita said...

Oh no! I do hope they both improve--soon! I know I get nervous when Annie is acting poorly. The older they get the more nervous it makes you. *hugs*

Carola Bartz said...

Two unwell cats can't be much fun and I guess you're quite worried. I hope they will be much better soon.
Presidents Day for me has always been about Washington and Lincoln. This is how we learned it when we came here 21 years ago.

Kate Yetter said...

Hope that your cats are feeling better soon. I really enjoyed your take on President's Day. The journal page is fabulous and I really loved the tea bag sandwich. It displays the images with a vintage flair.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate

CJ Kennedy said...

A very presidential page. I like the sepia tone colors instead of the typical red, white, and blue. I hope the kitties are feeling better.

Empire of the Cat said...

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear both kitties are poorly - have you seen a vet yet? All three of mine are all sick too, it's so stressful when one of them is ill but to have them all ill, or both in your case, is just such a worry. I hope they improve soon. Does Bleubeard have the same issue? I enjoyed your Presidents page, love the background colour too. Elle/EOTC xx

Linda Kunsman said...

Aw, sorry to hear your kitties are both not well. Hope they are continuing to get better knowing what excellent care you are giving them.
Your journal page is beautifully vintage looking! I love the muted aging shades of brown along with the tea pockets holding the presidents' photos.
Happy T day!

Sharon Madson said...

Oh, no! Two sick cats. I am so sorry, Elizabeth. Poor Squiggles & Bleubeard.
How timely you are to do a Presidents Day spread. I never even thought of you! But that is you always thinking ahead! Happy T Day!

My name is Erika. said...

I'm sad to hear you now have 2 sick cats. You must be worried. I was hopeful this morning that Squiggles was improving. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they're improving. And I do like your page and how you tied it into T day and AJJ. That was really clever. And I'm glad to hear it is pretty open how you spell the holiday today. I would go with Presidents Day, but I can see why it would be a possessive form too. I hope your kitties improve so you can have a good T day. Hugs-Erika

Iris Flavia said...

So sorry to hear of both of your sweet boys being sick now - fingers and toes are crossed they are better very soon!
It´s great you can celebrate your presidents.
There is maybe Adenauer of whom I could say he was a good president. And he is the only one and was before I was even thought of, how sad is that...

Meggymay said...

After leaving a reply on your previous post I was sad to read that now both the boys are unwell, I'm sure they will be getting lots of care and hope they will be back to their normal selves soon.
Its a fantastic page, I love how you used and recycled the teabags.
Stay safe.
Yvonne xx

nwilliams6 said...

Love that you used a bunch of tea bags on this - gives it a cool look, Elizabeth. Love your vintage pictures too. The Presidents of old were the best. Great page and post. Happy T-day and hugz!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I wonder how many ultra right-wing, sycophantic, Republicans would love to expunge the name of Barak Obama from the honour roll.

Divers and Sundry said...

I'm sad the kitties are poorly. I hope they're doing well and improving through the day. I wonder what happened with them :(

Let's Art Journal said...

I do hope your cats are ok and feeling much better soon! I'm sure you're taking really good care of them both 😁. Such fabulous pages, I love the teabags that you used! Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x

Barbara said...

Stay well Elizabeth so you will be able to care for your sick kitties. Your Presidents tribute is special! I always love tea bags in art forms.

Cloudia said...

Hope the cats are feeling well soon. Aloha!

craftytrog said...

A fabulous page Elizabeth! I love how you put the presidents inside the teabags, and the gold flakes are a great addition.
Hope the cats aren't too poorly, and are feeling better soon.
Hugs,
Alison

Halle said...

Oh no...hope the kitties are back to feeling well soon.
I have not disappeared off the face of the Earth. Just taking a break...
Take care!
Happy T day

Jeanie said...

Oh no. I hope both Squiggles and Bleubeard are feeling better -- and very soon. I know how worrying it is.

DVArtist said...

Like the others I am so sorry about your kitties. I love the tribute to the presidents. Hope the kitties get better soon.

Jenn Jilks said...

I am so sorry about your kitties. They do worry us!

Olde Dame Holly said...

Presidents Day -- as a child, I loved the lessons surrounding Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays. I remember being so happy coloring in the mimeographed "color pages" that were part of every lesson. I love what you created. It has a very vintage feel, like a piece of old vellum that might have had the Declaration written on it!

Neet said...

I love how knowledgeable you are, this was a lesson for me in both American history and grammar. Love how you incorporated the tea bags into your LO.
So sorry to hear your boys are poorly. I remember Squiggles being ill once before and it worried me as to how he was but now the two of them. Please pass on gentle strokes of the head and a tickle under the chins of them both.
Hugs, Neet xxx

Debra said...

Oh I hope the kitcats are both better by now....
I LOVE this piece, it is tremendous. The colors and texture are wonderful.

pearshapedcrafting said...

This is a fabulous spread Elizabeth- I love the stuffed tea bags! A great page for AJJ. I do hope both of your boys feel better soon, hugs,Chrisx

RO said...

❤️ Love how this turned out! So creative 👌. Hugs, RO