Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. “Labor Day” was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, which organized the first parade in New York City. By the time it became an official federal holiday in 1894, thirty states in the U.S. officially celebrated Labor Day.

This and a cookout is what many think of Labor Day today …

Works for me …

While we’re on dogs …

This is true and just as good as most modern art today, especially the banana taped to the wall …

If you have any experience with horses you know this is true …

I’m glad my good friend Bob doesn’t play the banjo …

It’s coming! Oh, the horror …

True for when Betty and I were young parents …

True for us now …

This song by Dusty Rivers reflects my feelings about Betty and I growing older together.

One of the things I love living in New Mexico is our big sky. We’ve had several pastel sunrises over the last few days.

Our big sky also brings us some dramatic sunsets.

I’m trying again to see if the video will work. Not sure what happened earlier.

The King’s Guards are often very staid and formal in their manners. However, there are plenty of videos showing the Guards breaking these restrictions when they see someone worthy of their time and attention.

Think about it …

Makes sense to him …

Sorry to hear this. He was a good Kahn ….

You may not get this if you’re not a Monty Python fan …

Meep, meep …

A plethora of puns …

I don’t know about the math, but, hey it’s bacon …

Bacon all the time ….

Finally, a sweet post about Dolly Parton’s impact on our world through our children …