Bradley International Airport is midway between Hartford, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts, though it is invariably called "Hartford" at gates and on flight boards.
Springfield is the birthplace of Theodore Geisel, who wrote and illustrated children's books under the name of "Dr. Seuss." His birthday, March 2, is a nationwide reading celebration.
I flew out of Bradley yesterday -- March 2 -- and was treated to a strolling Seuss character.
That might have been a bit of a shock to those who have no kids, or come from cultures where Dr. Suess is not known!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful, Jack!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
ReplyDeleteDr. Seuss characters are very much a part of our cultural heritage. Good to see this tribute, and I see "Thing 2" was also there.
ReplyDeleteWas the Cat behaving himself?
ReplyDeleteLots of Dr Seuss celebrations at schools!
ReplyDeleteWorld Book Day is marked here by children going to school dressed up as fictional characters. All very worthy, though it means there are whole aisles of fancy-dress costumes in supermarkets - but no more books!
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