October Bows Out In A Blaze Of Glory!

We've been enjoying one of the most stunningly beautiful autumns in recent memory here in the Philadelphia region -- bright, crisp, sunny days with the clearest, bluest skies imaginable. And the trees are at their glorious peak right now -- a wonderful backdrop to the harvest season. Thanks be to God!
 

OMG! Famed Lobster House In Cape May Flooded!

Floodwaters have made their way into The Lobster House in Cape May. No word yet on whether the lobsters used this as their escape plan. Be on the lookout. 🦞😂 📸 Dave Coskey pic.twitter.com/m9oOl4PL95

— PhillyChitChat (@HughE_Dillon) September 26, 2026

Summertime: Fish Are Jumpin' In NJ!

Dolphins 🐬 Jumping in LBI 😍 pic.twitter.com/or5lsz1j5F

— Wake Up NJ 🇺🇸 New Jersey (@wakeupnj) August 10, 2026

Governor MIA During NJ Power Outages, Storms!

As thousands of New Jersey families remain without electricity following this weekend's severe storms, many spent the holiday weekend enduring extreme heat with no air conditioning, refrigeration, or, in some communities, even running water. Throughout the crisis, Governor Mikie Sherrill was largely missing in action and has yet to demonstrate the urgency the situation demands.

While local first responders, utility crews, emergency management officials, and municipal leaders continue working around the clock to restore power and clear storm damage, Republicans have urged the Governor's Office to declare a State of Emergency.

Such a declaration would help expedite resources, strengthen coordination between emergency agencies, provide access to additional mutual aid, and position New Jersey to seek federal assistance should the damage exceed state and local capabilities.

"Families are still sitting in the dark while Governor Sherrill sits on the sidelines," said NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon. "When tens of thousands of residents lose power during dangerous heat, New Jersey deserves decisive leadership, not silence."

"The Governor shouldn't have to be prompted by legislators to take emergency action," Hanlon continued. "A State of Emergency isn't about politics. It's about getting communities the resources they need as quickly as possible. Every hour matters when families are without electricity, air conditioning, refrigeration and, in many areas, even running water."

The New Jersey Republican Party thanks the thousands of utility workers, first responders, emergency management personnel, public works employees, and volunteers who continue working tirelessly under difficult conditions to restore power and keep residents safe.

"New Jersey's local leaders are stepping up. Our first responders are stepping up. Utility crews are stepping up," Hanlon said. "Mikie Sherrill should have been stepping up, too. Instead, she was nowhere to be found while New Jersey families endured a holiday weekend without power in dangerous heat.”

ALERT: Video Shows Dramatic NJ Roof Collapse!

At BJ's Wholesale this afternoon in Monmouth County, NJ:

Crazy footage from the BJs roof collapse in Ocean County NJpic.twitter.com/iU8DOisaYU https://t.co/leBy0wxPyZ

— Wake Up NJ 🇺🇸 New Jersey (@wakeupnj) July 6, 2026

Well, So Much For Global Warming . . .

 

Just In Case You Were Wondering . . .

 

The Way A Lot Of Us Are Feeling Right Now!

 

Happy Groundhog Day Everybody!

 

For Many In Philly, It's A Struggle Right Now

Weather Forcast From The Commander In Chief!

TRUMP THE WEATHERMAN REPORTS LIVE FROM THE SNOWSTORM! pic.twitter.com/rX1AiIGznQ

— Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) January 24, 2026

Our Thanks To All Of Them . . . .

 

Will It Really Be THAT Bad?

 

An Original Poem: Summer's Lingering Sonata

 
They say that summer's over . . . . 

Don't believe them, just remember,
Summer doesn't really end till the 22nd of September.

Summer's glow will linger with sea breezes and warm days;
As summer's spirit follows you in a million different ways.

Don't let them lull you into disbelief in nature's natural plan;
You've still got time to catch the sun and deepen that fine tan.

Labor Day is artificial but the calendar doesn't lie.
Fall may be upon us, but summer will not die!

 

copyright 2010 by Dan Cirucci

18 Big Reasons To Hold Onto Summer!

Summer doesn't end till September 22nd.

Which means we still have wonderful days of summer left to enjoy. And these days are among the best of the year.
With that in mind (and in no particular order) here are 18 big reasons to hold onto summer:

1) The beach. You can really enjoy it now since the kids are gone, it's blessedly uncrowded and there are no beach fees!

2) The sun. It bathes you at a beautiful angle this time of year.

3) The evenings. Just a bit cooler and more refreshing now than at the middle of the season.

4) Outdoor athletic activities. Much more fun now!

5) Lazy afternoons. You can still sneak away for some fishin, walkin, sky-gazing or whatever.

6) Fairs and carnivals. Some of the best ones are held now.

7) Late summer blooms. These include coneflower, asters, mums, Russian sage and heliotrope.

9) Travel bargains. At many locations the cost of lodging and dining is slashed as summer winds down.

10) The ocean water temperature. It's generally warmer now and much more enjoyable.

11) Late summer vegetables: corn, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, melons (even some peaches) and plums, all still available.

12) Baseball. The grand finale as we run up to the playoffs and World Series. 

13) Quietness. Most of your favorite open-air spots are quieter now so you can really listen to the sound of nature.

14) Fewer bugs buzzing. Except for those damned yellow jacks, you won't have to worry as much about insects.

15) Energy savings. Go ahead, open the window.

16) Al fresco dining. As nice this time of year as it's ever gonna be.

17) That deep, deep, green. Catch it before the trees begin to turn.

18) Summer's endless spirit. That spirit is still here and the moments and memories your savor during these final days of summer will warm you all the way through till next year.

It's Amazing What This Man Can Accomplish!

 

Yes, Even On A Hot, HOT Day Like This . . .

 

Five NJ Towns Hardest Hit By Recent Rains

NewJersey has been hit by torrential rain storms and flooding in recent days. According to the National Weather Service, these towns received the highest rainfall totals in New Jersey:

1. Watchung (6.51 inches)
2. Edison in Middlesex County (5.35 inches)
3. Long Hill Township in Morris County (4.47 inches)
4. Franklin Township in Somerset County (4.31 inches)
5. Butler in Morris County (4.17 inches)

See the NWS's full reported totals here.

Ah, Summer Has Finally Arrived!

Today is the first day of summer!

So the season is still very, very young.

And you thought summer began last month? Phooey!

The whole notion that summer begins on Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day is something that was dreamed up by the media and/or the travel industry. And it's a lie.
Because the calendar (and the seasons themselves) tell a whole different story.
May is often cool and transitional. And so is much of June.
Summer begins at the summer solstice which is today, June 20.
And autumn begins at the autumnal equinox on September 21.
June 20 is the longest day of daylight.
September 12 is a day when the hours of daylight and darkness are about equal. Thus, the equinox.
After September 21, darkness begins to take over and it remains that away until December 20 which is the shortest day of the year in terms of sunlight. Each day after that, we get more sunlight until the vernal equinox in March -- the first day of spring.
That's the cycle of the seasons.
We have many warm, wonderful days ahead of us.
And yes, there may be some gloriously sunny, summer-like days during the first few weeks of June (IF we are lucky). But it still won't be summer. 
Summer comes in its own time and its own way. Nature has taken care of that.
Don't rush the season -- and don't cut it short.
And, when it's time, do go out and enjoy summer until at least September 22.
And don't let anyone tell you it's over on Labor Day.

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