The Queen’s Birthday

was celebrated Monday.  No school, no post office and  no banks were open.  Some stores were open, rather a calm day, creating a long weekend.  What was noteworthy was no particular celebration. No banners in the Sity or small towns, no bands and parades.  I wonder what it in fact means to the populous.  The 2nd in line was here a few weeks ago and those who cared went all out, but for the most part there appears to be little connection.