AUGUST 26, 2009 - LABOR DAY
Buon giorno and Good Day!
Greetings from Rosalie Serving Cookbooks! Since my husband's birthday is September 4th, we usually celebrate it on Labor Day. He always thought since his mother had the labor, and he had the birthday, it was his personal holiday. Not only does he love the birthday celebrations, the holiday itself calls for "Bills barbecue, "which is his wonderful oil-and-lemon basted barbecued chicken. My grandson, Grant, was also born on Grandpa's birthday, so our family makes an effort to celebrate summer's last blast.
It seems that the Labor Day holiday is the summer's end for a big barbecue, all complete with potato salad, baked beans, hot dogs, and plenty of home-grown sliced tomatoes chopped up with cucumbers and vinegar. Everyone eats all day off and on, while the kids play in the sprinklers, the adults attempt to play badminton, and inevitably at the end of the day, everyone ends up in water fights, and we all go home soaked to the bone. I love Labor Day!
Did you know that the first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5th, 1882 in New York City to celebrate the Central Labor Union? It was dedicated to the social and economic achievements of all the great American workers, and to this day, celebrates the hard work that has given America strength, prosperity, and ultimately secures the well being of our country.
So, my friends, if you or your spouse have a job, and can have the privilege to work, then take the time to thank God. A job is a gold mine, it means independence and freedom; it renders self worth and confidence, and is the ultimate blessing one can offer their family. To all the seniors, let me say; work until the day the Good Lord calls you home-- never retire. You may retire from your job or occupation, but never retire from work. Keep on going to serve others and ultimately yourself.
To the young, work, work, work! It always pays off! Work as hard as you can in high school and then in college. Keep on going to be the best you can possibly be; never stop. Then when Labor Day comes along, relax for the day and thank God for the accomplishments He has allowed you to achieve, because all good and perfect gifts come from above.
No job? Get creative! Use the God-given talents you have inside of you, the talents that no one else possesses; and start you own business. You can do it! Get the help and counsel you need, work out of your own home, and make it happen. As I have said many times, if God be for you (and He is), then who can be against you? We are still in the greatest country on the face of the earth--America! Your dream is in you, and no one can take it away. Keep that dream alive!
I wish you God's blessings, and may all of you, along with me, pray that our beloved America will continue to be a free nation, and that we will always be able to celebrate *Labor Day*… along with the barbecue, potato salad, baked beans and water fights. Look for the weekly recipe of my husband, Bill's, * Barbecue Chicken with Lemon Sauce* and celebrate God, your family, and America!
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www.rosalieservingitalian.com for upcoming dates such as cooking classes and book signings.
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