Just Guyton

Happy Labor Day!

I have to admit, I’ve spent most of my life knowing Labor Day as that Monday when some people get a three-day weekend, stores have sales, and somebody somewhere is probably grilling something. But I never really stopped to think about why we celebrate it.

So, naturally, I got curious.

Turns out, Labor Day has been around a lot longer than my appreciation for a good holiday sale. The first celebration was held in New York City on September 5, 1882, and it became a federal holiday in 1894. The whole idea was to recognize the contributions of American workers.

Which is actually pretty wonderful.

Of course, the funny part is that not everybody gets Labor Day off.

Chris, for example, had two days off for our anniversary, had to go back to work today, and then gets his normal Tuesday and Wednesday off. So his schedule is basically: anniversary, work, weekend, work again.

Apparently, Labor Day said, “We appreciate your labor. See you at work.” 😂

Meanwhile, I’m over here trying to decide which latte I’m going to brew myself this morning, because apparently I’m my own barista now. ☕😂

And then there’s the very important question of whether I’m going to bake that keto pumpkin loaf.

So while Chris is out there laboring on Labor Day, I’m over here conducting important research in the kitchen.

Somebody has to keep the pumpkin economy going. 🎃😂

But I do think it’s worth remembering what the day is really about. Behind all the sales, cookouts, and long weekends are people who keep things running—people who work holidays, weekends, early mornings, late nights, and all the hours in between.

And while a day off is lovely, a little appreciation goes a long way too.

So whether you’re relaxing today, working today, or doing that strange combination where you’re technically off but still somehow doing everything…

Happy Labor Day.

And to everyone who has to labor on Labor Day: I hope somebody at least brings you a good lunch. 😂💜

— Guyton