Even though the number of Americans laboring today may be in flux, today is a good day for our country. As a nicely timed weather day in the Northern Hemisphere, the whole USA is enjoying a nice summer day. Even here in South Texas it is not overly hot. Walking the dog was quite pleasant even in the middle of the day.
Let's not forget that a holiday is not a break from labor but simply an opportunity to do a different kind of labor. Projects around the house tend to move forward. In Dallas, my friend Jeff is using this weekend to put up a whole new backyard fence by himself. Read Shop Class as Soulcraft for a good description of the joys of work. Or read Steve Jobs particularly his lessons from his father Paul Jobs.
After 3 days of classes, Sarah is off today from school. Here's hoping she enjoys both sides of the Labor Day coin: an opportunity for rest, and an oppotunity to do a different but valuable kind of labor. Here's to all Americans who work in their own ways to make this country better.
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