Not everyone enjoys Labor Day, of course. Many people see it as the official end of summer as we head back to school, back to sweaters, and back to soups and stews on the menu.
For much of my childhood (growing up back in the 1960's,) I started a new school year on the Tuesday after Labor Day. So the weekend brings nostalgic memories of new school shoes, new notebooks and pens, new books (!), new socks (cotton anklets that were usually too big...), a new teacher, seeing old friends and making new ones. The sweet anticipation of starting a new chapter in my life!
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What memories does Labor Day bring for you?
And however you're celebrating today, have a great one!
Jan Drexler has always been a "book girl" who still loves to spend time within the pages of her favorite books. She lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her dear husband of many years and their active, crazy dogs, Jack and Sam. You can learn more about Jan and her books on her website, www.JanDrexler.com.
Jan, like you, Labor Day always signaled the end of summer for me. We'd have one last visit up north to my grandparents cottage and then it was back to school. Yes, I remember those new shoes, too. Sweet memories, for sure.
ReplyDeleteOh! A cabin up north in Michigan is the best! Great memories!
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