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. In 1887, Oregon was the first state of the United States to make it an official public holiday. By the time it became an official federal holiday in 1894, thirty states in the U.S. officially celebrated Labor Day.^[4]

Canada's Labour Day is also celebrated on the first Monday of September. More than 150 other countries celebrate International Workers' Day on May 1, the European holiday of May Day. May Day was chosen by the Second International of socialist and communistparties to commemorate the general labor strike in the United States and events leading to the Haymarket affair, which occurred in Chicago, Illinois, from May 1 – May 4, 1886.^[5][6]

Just stopping in to say good nigh to everyone and hope you had a good day....sleep well and wake to a good day tomorrow..Hugs to you from me...Wanda

The last day of August today...
First day of September tomorrow.
Autumn is really on its way! *hugs*

I hope you are sleeping in, getting lots of rest, and have nothing major on your "to-do" list this weekend.  

Mornings are the best time of day!  That is when it is the coolest here.  

I hope it is a nice day where you are.  I think I will go see what is going on outside.  

Then it should be time for lunch and maybe a nap if it is too hot to go back outside.  

Probably time to look and see what we will be having for dinner soon too.  

Well thinking about food and planning ahead is important.  But now I guess I'll say Blessings & Hugs!  

Good night, sweet dreams!✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

May your dreams be filled with peace, and joy

endless possibilities, my amazing friend!

Amelie✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

May your Friday bloom in all you see and do today.  

Look around you to see the sites and sounds.  

One of my favorite sounds is the loud calls of the Blue Jays.  I always know when they are around.  

I used to grow Bird of Paradise flowers when we lived in South Texas.  Have you ever seen them growing?  

What makes you notice a butterfly?  Is it the movement, the sound, or the color?  

Just open your eyes and you will see His presence all around you.  Blessings will be upon you too.  

Thursday is here and that means the month of August is almost over.  

A mustard seed of Faith can accomplish anything!  

Always Believe and have Faith!  

Who would believe that a little itty bitty hummingbird could fly for so many miles?  

There are so many amazing things all around us.