Andrew Jackson, were you aware that there is no recorded reason for why he appears on a twenty dollar bill? It might be due to the 100th anniversary of his election as president but golly, we have had lots of 100 year anniversaries. Ron A brought this subject up. Wondering hwy, why Jackson? Because we are collectively a bunch of rasists. racisesest whatever. We are them or unable to work out way out of it.
But he also talked about Susan B Anthony. Someone we can look up to. He suggests that she would do fine on a $20, but that honor, if we get around to it, goes to Harriet Trubman. Well deserved.
Do you remember the one dollar coin minted for Susan B Anthony? It was first minted in 1979. That is a time I will not, not ever, forget. One of the tallest buildings in, home at that time, Boise, Idaho. They, it, had a bar on the top floor. Great views of Boise. It was Summer time. The owner announced that he would run a special. Any drink for one one dollar Susan B Anthony. We had to go! My boss, Kim Day, head salesman Kelly Suigo (sp??) met there. Kim and I had picked up a roll of dollar coins. We unrolled the coins and spent them on … well, it has been a few years since then. Other friends Showed up. We toasted Susan B. According to Kim, one of the things I ordered was Cointreau. They did say anything they served for $1 if it was a Susan B Anthony coin. In a time of 25 cent beers this was still a great time.
I am going to go off and recall, at least what I can, those days.
Though first, yesterday sparked some discussion about abortion. Leo’s comment piece is a fine read. You should. I have a hard time addressing the issue. I do not have the agency to speak out on the issue. But I do not wish to remain quiet either. I can and will go stand quietly in support. I cannot condone with silence. So I will not.
—— MichaelRpdx :: ih3k :: 2022-05-17