Happy Casimir Pulaski Day, everyone! In honor of the “Father of the American Cavalry,” and in light of the fact that my wife is one-quarter Polish, I’m taking the day off from blogging.

You know, every year at this time, people all over Illinois ask the same question: Who in the heck was Casimir Pulaski? I encourage you to read up on this Revolutionary War hero and find out why all the kiddies get the day off from school. Then when your friends ask you who Pulaski is, you can say, “are you kidding me? You’ve never heard of Casimir Pulaski? What, did you flunk fourth grade?” And then proceed to enthrall them with stories of Pulaski’s exciting exploits at the Battle of Brandywine and Warren’s Tavern!

Well, whatever you decide to do, enjoy Illinois’ only Polish-American holiday, and I’ll see you all tomorrow.