Monthly Archives: September 2026

This informal Q and A was created by teachers in the 1980s to encourage creative thinking and ask questions to start discussions.This has gradually expanded to include families and groups world wide. I will end this month with facts that I gleaned from Wikipedia and Alexa about the state of Michigan.Question, What is the largestContinue reading “Ask a Silly Question Day, September 28, 2026. 609 words”

The fall equinox will arrive after a weekend of cool, rainy weather. Leaves have not started to turn except in the Upper Peninsula, The maples, birch and aspen are starting to turn shades of red and orange and will continue through October.In past years, we would travel to the Upper Peninsula to catch the earlyContinue reading “The Fall Equalnox, September 22, 2026 431 words”

Most people recall the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the aborted plane crash in Somerset County, 60 miles south of Pittsburgh. two thousand nine hundred thirty seven victims on that day. In the years since the attack, more than 5000 victims have died as a result of the dust, pollutionContinue reading “25 years, What has changed? September 11, 2026 342 words”

The first official Labor Day was celebrated in New York City on September 5th 1882. It included a parade with thousands of marchers, a large picnic was offered after the parade with a roasted steer. This set the tone for future celebrations.Oregon was the first state to adopt it as a state holiday. Many statesContinue reading “Labor Day, Celebrating the Worker, September 7, 2026 358 words”