Holiday Ponderings

September 3, 2012 Michelle Griep

Who was in charge of picking the name for Labor Day? Shouldn't it be more like Rest Day? Other than emergency personnel, I don't know anyone who's not grilling up some brats or kicking back on the patio today. So I googled the history of this yearly event just to find out what it's about. Here's the scoop:

"Labor Day is always the first Monday in September. It's a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country."

Taken from the Department of Labor

So for all you hard working writers out there, apparently this is the day to party. Grab your ice tea, toss a little umbrella in the glass, and park your rear in a lawn chair.

And don't forget to bring your pen and paper in case a fabulous plot twist pops into your head.