Happy Labor Day!

or is that a conundrum? although, seriously; enjoy.

Ahh, the joy of Labor Day! An opportunity for a day of freedom, creating a three-day weekend for most. To reflect on the historical significance of the day, or just grab a beer (or two or three or a six-pack), raise a toast, or many thereof, and be thankful for the paid day off. Aren’t our bosses great! And yes, who cares about history today; it’s not that important in the scheme of things. Let’s get the beer in the cooler, and the burgers and hot dogs going on the grill. Or better, a “Prime 1” rib-eye, perfectly aged (40 days) and marbled, if you’re a Texas “HEB” shopper. And, speaking of the Lone Star State, it’s hotter than Hell outside right now, so a little more added heat along with a ton of ice is always better. Or is that a conundrum? And, better still, the neighbor with the pool and the invite!

Plus, Grover Cleveland signed Labor Day into law on the 28^th of June 1894, and it always happens on the first Monday in September, which falls after every Sunday, thus the three days. And no one “pulled” any strings for this holiday; think “Pullman,” a strike and a host of previous issues. So yes, those government folks are pretty-sharp. They always have our (their constituents) best interests at heart while sacrificing their comfort and prosperity to make certain ours grow. All WE THE PEOPLE need to do: Just continue trusting them! Better still! Just know their sacrifice of “public service” is more for our desire to sacrifice more of our hard-earned money in the form of taxes so they can get more, I mean, do more. So, at every level of government: Don’t they deserve the steak more than us? And shouldn’t we be happy [with] weenies or more willing to surrender more of what we make? Now maybe that’s the real conundrum? As citizens, we’re not doing enough. Anyway, if you are or were a worker bee and reading this: Happy Labor Day! This toast’s for you! Then Tuesday, get back after it, earning more of that taxable income. Remember: The more the merrier! But for what and for whom. Regards!