Straw Hat Day

Today, May 15, is Straw Hat Day - the official day when men should stop wearing their felt winter fedoras and instead start wearing light, airy straw hats for the summer. Apparently this day also makes me start thinking like an old-timey hat salesman...

It’s time to put your felt away

And go for tan instead of gray

It’s May fifteenth, so shout “Hooray!”

Today, at last, is Straw Hat Day

Yes, Straw Hat Day, the day when guys

All realize that the weather dries

They doff the hats for winter skies

And now use straw to shield their eyes

So if you are a dapper gent

Don’t be a bitter malcontent

Just save up every single cent

A straw hat sure is cash well spent