If you see a half-staff flag today, do this: Check the President’s Twitter. No, seriously.
Or check the official proclamation. It’s usually for a former governor, a tragedy, or a federal holiday called “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.”
If you can’t find the reason, it’s either a broken pulley or someone forgot to raise it. Either way, it’s fine. Just act respectfully.
So next time you see that flag hanging low, you can tell your coffee buddy exactly why. You’ll look like a genius. You’re welcome.
And if you’re ever in doubt? Just say, “The country’s taking a collective breather.” That’s basically the truth.
Now, go finish your latte. The flag will be back up soon—maybe tomorrow, maybe in a month. But for now, it’s the nation’s quiet little secret.
