Best places to travel for Labor Day 2024
In recent years, I haven’t traveled much on Labor Day. About 21 percent of Americans plan to travel over the […]
Holidays
Facts and figures for Labor Day 2024
Labor Day these days is mostly about beaches, barbecues, ballgames, and shopping. About 67 percent of Americans plan to
Start researching in August for items you plan to buy, but it may pay to wait until Labor Day sales
August marks the beginning of the end of summer, as well as a new school year for many people. Because
Bloggers are loving summertime this year
For most summers, my daughter Lisa, who lives in Madrid, visits me with her kids, Rafa and Cecilia. Although the visits are shorter now that the kids are older and want to spend more time with their friends, we had a great time. Fun times included a barbecue, swimming, walking in an arboretum and parks, dining out, and a July Fourth celebration.
Happy July Fourth 2024
It was great to wake up today and read The New York Times, as I do every morning, and see that there were no terrible decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court announced on July Fourth. The head of the Freedom Foundation, a conservative think tank, said in an interview that the second American Revolution is underway and it will be bloodless if the Left lets it.
Don’t blow off your hand or put out your eye by using fireworks improperly during July Fourth celebrations this year
Every year I write about it and hundreds of other journalists do too. However, thousands of people continue to injure themselves with fireworks around July Fourth every year and deaths continue to occur. A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission highlights the hazards posed by consumer use of fireworks.
What to buy and not buy during July 2024
As with most holidays, you’ll find worthwhile deals around July Fourth. Sales have already begun, so start comparing prices. As always, you’ll avoid “marked way up and marked way down” if you check out prices. July Fourth sales usually continue until about a week after the holiday. Here are some items that are likely to be marked down:
Facts and figures for Father’s Day 2024
It made me happy this morning so see so many loving stories about fathers on Facebook today, when Americans gather to celebrate Father’s Day or remember their dads who have passed away. Not everyone has positive memories of their dad and today may be a challenging day for them. Here are facts and figures for Father’s Day this year.
Happy Flag Day
As a supporter of government and a fan of red, white, and blue, I’ve written many times about the importance of participating in the political process and government so we can have the most effective governments possible. However, today on Flag Day, it’s difficult to be optimistic. The U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn a ban on bump stocks.