If you’re in America, this is Labor Day. This federal holiday is designated to honor the American Labor Movement and the contributions of the American worker to the development of the country.

Most people spend it shopping sales, traveling and enjoying the unofficial last gasps of summer rather than thinking about the overall accomplishments of American laborers.

Nonetheless, we enjoy the day and I appreciate the freedoms I have because of my work.

Meanwhile, the end of summer also means the fading of the season’s flowers. They’ll be gone soon so I have been making a point to stop and enjoy them, to literally stop and smell the roses whenever possible.

I hope you will too.