Happy Labor Day!

The observance of Labor Day began over 100 years ago. Conceived by America's labor unions as a testament to their cause, the legislation sanctioning the holiday was shepherded through Congress amid labor unrest and signed by President Grover Cleveland as a reluctant election-year compromise.

I Hear America Singing

I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear

Those of the mechanics-each one singing his,

as it should be, blithe and strong.

The carpenter singing his, as he measures out his plank or beam,

The mason singing his, as he makes ready for work,

Or leaves off work;

The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat-

The deckhand singing on the steamboat deck;

The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench-

The hatter singing as he stands,

The woodcutter's song-the ploughboy's, on his way in

the morning, or at noon intermission, or at sundown;

The delicious singing of the mother-or of the young

wife at work-or of the girl sewing or washing-

Each singing what belongs to her, and to none else;

The day belongs to the day-At night, the party

of young fellows, robust, friendly,

Singing with open mouths, their strong, melodious songs.

Walt Whitman

Have a relaxing Labor Day!

Eat...

Go somewhere...

And, (this is the most important part),

PLAY!!!

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