Summer Over?

Posted on September 4, 2023 by vanbraman

Is this weekend the end of summer?

Grandpa - Nursery - Picking Flowers in Field - Interstate Nurseries - MemoriesMany people see Labor Day weekend as the end of summer, but we have almost three more weeks of summer to go.

Do you know when Labor Day was first celebrated?

labor day, grover cleveland, labor day weekend, s730President Grover Cleveland signed S. 730 into law on June 28, 1894.

The bill was introduced by James Henderson Kyle of South Dakota in 1893 during the 53rd Congress.

At the time Labor Day was already a legal holiday in more than 20 states, but this made it a Federal holiday.

Why is it known as the unofficial end of summer?

Back to School Picture, Sister and Brother, First Day of SchoolMany schools are back in session either just before of after Labor Day weekend, so for kids the summer is over.

Football - Little League - Frank Miller - Frank Andrea Miller - Editorial Cartoon - Des Moines RegisterThe first college football games of the season used to be played during Labor Day weekend. Now, some are played earlier.

Autumn Color, Jena, Germany, Red LeavesIn some parts of the country it may begin to feel like autumn by the first Monday of September, but for most of the country there are still weeks of hot weather to come.

I can always remember when summer ends, as one of my brothers was born on the first day of autumn.

So, enjoy summer while it lasts.

Steven

WwRI

 

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Sunday After Church Potluck

Posted on September 3, 2023 by vanbraman

Today we had a potluck after morning services.

I had missed potlucks where people often bring their favorite foods and share them with others, so glad that they are back again.

It was a wonderful day for a potluck with cloudy skies, temperatures in the low 80’s and a breeze.

Potluck, food, favorite foods, outsideWe had the potluck at an old barn in my friend’s orchard.

Before lunch I helped get things set up while waiting for others to arrive. While waiting I was able to sample a nice peach from one of the trees.

Potluck, food, favorite foods, outsideSince most of my friends have tried and true main dishes and dessert favorites that they bring, I usually bring thing like chips or other accompaniments. In the past I have tried to bring some favorites from my family or friends from back in the Midwest, but they usually get overlooked 🙂 So, now I usually just ask what I can pick up to fill gaps.

Potluck, food, favorite foods, outsideThere was a lot of good food to choose from.

Potluck, food, favorite foods, outsideFor this one we knew that hot dogs were being grilled, so a little bit different mix of food. However, there had to be deviled eggs. Is is truly a potluck without them?

Potluck, food, favorite foods, outsideOf course, I had to go back to the table for a plate of desserts. There were some good ones, especially the red dessert. This one had cherries in it and was delicious.

It was nice to spend time together and share a meal with friends.

Steven

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