WHO'S PETE?

   TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH., 2019
                      WHO'S PETE?

     In my never ending search for "unusual
holidays" I've come across February 26th
which, it turns out, is "For Pete's Sake Day."
     I've heard that phrase used as an
expression from time to time but never
gave it much, well actually, any thought.
     By the early 1900's the expression became
commonly used when someone was annoyed
or angry, frustrated, or disappointed in
something.
     It's thought to be a substitute for
profanity so, it that sense, it's served a
rather useful purpose.
     But the question remains. Who's Pete?
     The limited information about the day
suggests the name refers to Saint Peter.
But there's no real documentation to back
that up.
     Rather that used in a negative fashion
perhaps you can think of somebody named
Pete in your list of family or friends and
so something special for them today. You
know, for Pete's sake."
     If not then, for Pete's sake just get out
there and enjoy the day!
     And Pete or no Pete I hope all your
NEWS is good!