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The Meaning of Labor Day
Labor Day is a national legal holiday that is over 120 years old. Originating as a celebration in honor of the working class by the Knights of Labor in 1882 in New York, the first parade was held on the first Monday in September, 1884. The Knights passed a resolution to hold all future parades on the same day, known as Labor Day.
In the late 18... MORE
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Hurricane Season's Busiest Month!
Although Hurricane Season is now in its fourth month, September is the busiest month on record for storm activity. If you haven't already, make some preparations in advance of any storm warnings. Anticipate power outages and water and food shortages.
Some of the most important things you can do are also the easiest. When you know a storm is appr... MORE
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Pack Your Bags...
You didn't travel this summer and you're still feeling that restless itch, right? Well throw some clothes in your 9x21 rolly suitcase and hop on a plane! September is one of the best months for traveling, especially to Europe. The Usual Suspects (a.k.a. "the tourists") are returning home around this time, the locals are reappearing from Holiday, th... MORE
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Baked Beans - Southern Style!
Be a hit at your Labor Day picnic with this fabulous recipe for good, old-fashioned baked beans. Prep time is about 10 minutes...enjoy!
1 large onion, diced
2 (16-ounce) cans pork and beans
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 pound ba... MORE
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Howdy, Neighbor!
Sure we all raise our hands in half-hearted acknowledgment, but do we know our neighbors’ names? Do we know how many kids they have, or what kind of cars they drive? If not, maybe it’s time to break the ice. Rather than watching that rerun of Friends for the umpteenth time, how about taking a half hour to knock on your neighbor’s door for an introd... MORE
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