22 February 18

I grew up before the invention of "Presidents' Day." We celebrated Lincoln's birthday (12 February) and Washington's birthday (22 February) separately. Around this time of the month, many stores and restaurants featured specials on cherry pies and cherry furniture, recalling the totally fake-news legend about George Washington, a cherry tree, and the virtue of honesty. I needed an occasion to wear my own cherry-pie tie, so this is it! George Washington lived from 1732 to 1799.