Labor Day

“Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 as the Central Labor Union (of New York City) sought to create ‘a day off for the working citizens’.”

A day off???!!! My ass, Labor Day weekend was all about labor. Stacking a cord of wood, securing the wood stove chimney, drinking ample amounts of beers and of course fishing. You ever “try” to go fishing with two kids? Well I can tell you why it’s called Labor Day. “Dad can you put another worm on? Dad my lines caught. Dad I think I got another bite. Dad will you untangle my hook. Dad my pole won’t cast. Dad I want to go to another spot. Dad how come we’re not catching any fish? Dad Dad Dad!”