Reaganmas, '04

Every year, my kids and I celebrate Ronald Reagan's birthday, February 6. We go out to dinner, and I bring some little treat or another in to the office (assuming I have an office) to share with my co-workers.

This year, I'd like you to share the joy of the Reaganmas season by passing on some small, decentralized, private-sector kindness to your friends, family and neighbors.

• Bring jellybeans to share with your co-workers. Take out all the red ones.
• Spend some money - and yet, grow more financially healthy.
• If you have an elderly neighbor who needs any walls torn down, do it.
• Tell your kids the story of the end of the Cold War - including the stories about what life was like when the phrase "Iron Curtain" meant more than just Cher's control-top nylons.
• If all else fails, just send your email acquaintances a Reaganmas card - nothing spreads the joy of the season like a card.

It's really (in the great private sector tradition) up to you.

More on this - my suggestion for the next national holiday - as we approach the big day.

So until then, may the joy of the Reaganmas season follow you through your day!

Posted by Mitch at January 29, 2004 07:00 AM