Did you labor?

@GardenGerty (160978)
United States
September 2, 2024 7:35pm CST
In the US this is Labor Day, which recognizes efforts towards fair labor practices by unions.At least that is how I understand it. In our school lessons though we talked about honoring and respecting all the people in our community who work to make it a better place. I took it easy today, sort of. I did things that always have to be done, like laundry and dishes. Bob cooked. I mowed a little because I wanted to place my pavers I bought the other day. I put out cardboard as a weed barrier, then laid the pavers on it. On top of the pavers I put the planter. There was still room for a couple of pedestals that will hold either bird baths or flower pots. I was pleased. I treated my hands to a paraffin treatment, because I got it set up in my bedroom on an antique typing table. I feel that it is important to put something durable and not flammable under appliances. I need to pick out clothes for tomorrow, and pack a lunch then I am ready for bed.
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@paigea (36315)
• Canada
3 Sep
I laboured picking Chokecherries. It was hot. Somehow that took a lot out of the day.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
That sounds hot and sticky. What are your plans for them?
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@rakski (126031)
• Philippines
3 Sep
Happy Labor Day! It is nice that you take it easy for the day
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
Yes, it is nice to have an extra day to relax.
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@rakski (126031)
• Philippines
7 Sep
@GardenGerty that is so true
@jstory07 (139996)
• Roseburg, Oregon
3 Sep
I hope you are enjoying your labor day.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
I liked having an extra day off.
@JudyEv (342172)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Sep
My friend used to use a paraffin treatment for her arthritis. Is that why you do it? Just curious.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
Yes, for arthritis, as well as carpal tunnel and fibromyalgia. I hope I get to using it more often set up in my bedroom .
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@Dena91 (16686)
• United States
3 Sep
I did my normal Monday chores, nothing special. It has been a quiet Labor Day for us.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
We spent a quiet day.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
3 Sep
We celebrate Labor Day in the first of May.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
I know many countries celebrate that day. I am not sure why in the US it is the first Monday of September.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
9 Sep
@GardenGerty I Think in Europe we all celebrate on the same day, 1st of May.
@kaylachan (71804)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Sep
I just did house chores today. Nothing that I wouldn't normally do. I did also fold and put away the laundry instead of leaving it.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
I always feel accomplished if I get all the laundry put away.
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@kaylachan (71804)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Sep
@GardenGerty I wish I were more consistant with it. I still have laundry in the dryer from when I did it Thuresday.
@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
7 Sep
I did..in my own apartment, the work never ends here for me.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
There is always something to be done at home. It seems never ending, that is for sure.
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@wolfgirl569 (108196)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Sep
I didn't do anything hard yesterday
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
You do a lot of hard work all the time. It is good you took it a little bit easier.
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@RasmaSandra (80783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Sep
Just a usual day with some sounds of fireworks from the beach here in the evening,
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
I heard fireworks as I went to bed.
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@JESSY3236 (20039)
• United States
3 Sep
I worked on my boyfriend's diamond painting and gave the cats treats. I mostly watched youtube all day.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
I am sure the cats appreciated you.
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@LindaOHio (181818)
• United States
3 Sep
All I did for Labor Day was go to see my husband with his 2nd cousin. Hope you are having a good day.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
I am glad you got to go visit your husband.
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@LindaOHio (181818)
• United States
8 Sep
@GardenGerty Me too. I will be seeing him again today!
• India
3 Sep
I always any one who has labored , who is working pay check to pay check , who depends on employment to feed the family all classify as labourers. It does not matter whether it is tcollar or blue collar job. We are laborers in one way or the other. In most countries, the Labor Day is on May first. It was a weekday for me and was busy with meetings and works to be completed. Would be extremely busy for first two weeks of September and hopefully I will have some breathing time, post that for the month. Well, glad you had a relaxation time and had time to do the household chores.
@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
7 Sep
Yes, all of us who keep the economy going are laborers. I am not sure why our date is in September, yet many others choose May 1.
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