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Labor Day Travel

September 1, 2023 – 11:21 am

Written Sep 1, 2022 In 2008 my good friend Alan Vaughan called from Gary, Indiana. He was driving to Florida. I told him I was leaving Palm Beach for New England. We hadn’t seen each other in a good 6 or 7 years. “How you getting north?” “I’m hitchhiking on I-95. I figure it will […]

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CBS Top 10 Songs For Labor Day 2012

September 3, 2018 – 4:41 am

I googled ‘top ten songs labor day’ and was surprised by the top selection from CBS. #1 Van Morrison “Brown Eyed Girl” I never expected Van Morrison to score that high. Go Ireland. The rest of the list was comprised of old classics. #2 Eagles “Hotel California” #3 Four Seasons “Sherry” #4 Beatles “Hey Jude” […]

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Labor Day 2012

September 1, 2012 – 1:27 pm

Labor Day Weekend traditionally marks the end of summer in the USA. Millions of Americans flocked to the shore, lakes, mountains, parks, and backyards for a last gasp of enjoyment before going back to work. Few realise that the holiday was inaugerated by President Grover Cleveland as a peace offering after his ordering in troops […]

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