September

If you are a parent, you quietly enjoy the freedom. It’s September, and the kids are back in school.   And if you are back in school, you balance your resignation with the excitement of seeing old friends again. Some of us follow the monarch butterfly’s annual migration. Some of us follow the Rugby World […]

Few people can resist the tug of innocent cuteness from one of the animal kingdom’s softest critters. They sport long ears, powder puff tails and can twitch their noses better than the character Samantha on the television series, “Bewitched”. Every Easter, children eagerly await its arrival which precedes the hunt for colorful eggs. And from […]

The name could be snazzier, but our state and local governments, nonprofits, and other federal agencies rarely master catchy phrases. And though they do not always play well together either, National Public Lands Day celebrates a remarkable alliance between all the powers that be and the rest of us. Every year, it happens on the […]

Whether city, country or suburbs, we all share a commonality. We are all neighbors.   Most lifestyles, limit our efforts to get acquainted, to an occasional wave.   National Good Neighbor Day, observed annually on September 28, reinstates the good neighbor policy. School has commenced, the best days of autumn are upon us. It’s the […]

Your family tree is filled with intrigue, secrets and stories waiting to be revealed.   September 27 is the perfect day to announce to the world, “I’m going to climb my family tree!”   Today is Ancestor Appreciation Day. Most of us are well versed in who our parents and grandparents are, no sleuthing skills […]

If you imagine him dressed in ragged clothes complemented by a tin pot hat, historic drawings support that impression. Stories about his dedication to the ordinary act of planting and nurturing trees are also well-documented. The Johnny Appleseed of legend was a simple, religious man who introduced his beloved fruit throughout northeast America during the […]

Life may not always be a bowl of cherries, but on Cherries Jubilee Day, observed annually on September 24, a luscious treat can provide a jubilant outlook. This classic dessert was pushed backstage while the more trendy confections, tiramisu and lava cakes, took turns in the spotlight. But this is the holiday on which to […]

It has its own rich colors and delicious aromas. The days are a little shorter, and things begin to slow down. Still, there’s a sense that we need to prepare. The squirrels chatter and dash and scold us for taking it easy. They don’t see past their nests to the tops of the trees, but […]

Some dates on the calendar are all about celebration. We embrace the joy of different holidays.   Other dates are about remembrance.   We reflect with respect and longing. On the third Friday in September, we honor those we have lost, through their military service, by observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The flag that commemorates […]

Give a nod to dining history by celebrating TV Dinner Day, observed annually on September 10.   We have all enjoyed at least one of these quick, easy meals. The TV Dinner is one of the most iconic symbols of American food culture. During World War II, women entered the workforce locally while men served […]

She is Gramma or Granny. He is Grampa or Gampy.   Whatever you may call them, the unique bond is one to be cherished.   On Grandparents’ Day, observed annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we take time to honor, and remember, these loving individuals. Grandparents are special. They lavish us with love, […]

As football season approaches, the first Saturday in September leads the way with Tailgating Day. This is a fun, tasty way for die-hard fans to come together and pay homage to the football-food culture. Most tailgating takes place in stadium parking lots prior to kick-off. As the name implies, these parties are hosted from the […]

In the 1850s, New York City was short on prime real estate and deep into establishing our nation’s financial centers. Chicago’s population exploded from less than 100 hardy souls in 1830 to more than 30,000 just two decades later. These two historic facts alone do not explain Skyscraper Day. Still, they give you an idea […]

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, once a day in which we acknowledged our nation’s workers, has transcended into a last hurrah and final farewell to summer. We take to the shores for a day of sun and surf, or gather with friends and family for a finale of backyard barbecues before […]