Labor Day
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday that takes place on the first Monday in September. The holiday began in 1882, originating from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create a day off for the “working man”. It is still celebrated mainly as a day of rest and marks the symbolic end of summer for many. Labor Day became a federal holiday by Act of Congress in 1894.[1] ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Day)
Labor Day, the end of summer, a day of rest. I don’t mind the day of rest part, but I would love to hold onto summer a little longer. I can see the colors in the leaves for fall already, and we are making plans for fall activities. The stores are full of Halloween displays and candy.
School begins in 2 days, or next week if you are me and my homeschool kids.
We will do a couple of things this week, but get into the book work next week. For some reason it is hard for me to begin in the middle of the week.
Sometimes I decide to forget what is coming and concentrate on right now.
Right now we are planning a cookout at a friends house. I am making a Strawberry Jello cake, and we are going to be out in the wonderful sunshine, celebrating summer one more time- trying to get every moment we can out of this wonderful day.
Labor Day- an end of one season and the beginning of another.
Each beautiful and offering to please our senses.
Each going by way too fast.
Life in the Northeast is beautiful.
November 11th, 2009 at 5:11 am
Its always fun reading your blog. Thanks for posting this!