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Sunday, September 6, 2026
NO! Summer Does NOT End On Laor Day!
Repeat after me:
SUMMER DOES NOT END UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22.
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 on June 21.
And autumn begins at the autumnal equinox on September 22 at 10:49 AM.
June 21 is the longest day of daylight.
September 22 is a day when the hours of daylight and darkness are about equal. Thus, the equinox.
After September, darkness begins to take over and it remains that way until December 21 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.
So, go out and enjoy summer until at least September 22.
And don't let anyone tell you it's over!
The REAL Meaning Of Work And Labor . . . .
This Labor Day message was posted quite a number of years ago from then Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. It ramains exceptionally relevant:
Today we celebrate Labor Day. Traditionally, it's a day of rest set aside to celebrate the American worker's contributions to society, but this holiday is much more than that. It's an opportunity to recommit ourselves to promoting and protecting the God-given dignity of everyone.Work is meant to be for the sake of the family. We do not undertake labor for its own sake, but as a way to grow toward lasting and meaningful realities in our lives and communities. Parents are called to be providers and educators to their children, passing down essential values and creating a home environment in which all members of the family can be fully present to one another and grow. Dignity-filled work and the fruits of that labor nourish families, communities, and the common good.This Labor Day and always, let us pray, reflect, and act, seeking to restore our work and relationships to the honored place God has ordained for them. May the Lord give you peace.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
What Did Sherrill Know? When Did She Know It?
NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon issued the following statement after learning of allegations of inappropriate conduct toward women by the Lieutenant Governor as reported in the New Jersey Globe:
NJ Business Climate A Disaster Under Mikie
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Burlington Coat Factory is closing their headquarters in New Jersey and making a $370 million investment to move operations to Philadelphia. The popular retailer is leaving the city it is named after and is another example of the failing economic agenda of Governor Mikie Sherrill and New Jersey Democrats.
Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco, who recently released a four-point economic plan to get New Jersey back on the right track, reacted to the news:
“Business friendly states like Pennsylvania are eating New Jersey’s lunch because Governor Sherrill and the Trenton Democratic Majority refuse to lower taxes—plain and simple. While New Jersey Democrats celebrate minor league soccer teams in expensive taxpayer funded stadiums, Pennsylvania is lowering taxes, encouraging new investment, and bringing Garden State companies with them.
“Don’t just take our word for it, the Burlington Stores CEO said Philadelphia had the energy, talent, and infrastructure that attracted them to make this move. Our business climate is suffering, and this is further proof of its decline. At what point is enough going to be enough for Democrats to take this seriously and work with Republicans and our business community; because it is clear that Governor Sherrill and the Trenton Democratic Majority do not have a plan.”
Michael Sullivan, the Burlington Stores CEO was quoted saying: “We are very excited to be relocating our corporate headquarters to Philadelphia. We are one of the fastest growing retailers in America, and as we evaluated different options for our new corporate home, we were strongly attracted to the energy, talent, and infrastructure that Philadelphia has to offer.”
Senator Bucco created a job loss tracker that can be viewed on the Senate Republican website, tracking all the jobs that have been lost under Governor Sherrill’s watch.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Just Some Of The Reactions From So Many . . .
I've been following the reactions to the mistrial on both facebook and X and some of them are worth posting here because ordinary people -- real, everyday Americans, often bring such treasured common sense to the table. Here goes:

