End summer with a safe, enjoyable Labor Day Weekend
The grand finale of summer is approaching. The calendar says summer doesn't end until Sept. 22, but North America calls it quits on Sept. 6. In the 1880s, the originators of Labor Day made a good point. They said working people needed an extra day of rest between the 4th of July and Thanksgiving. The idea caught on, and Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894.

At the time, people often worked a six-day week and did mostly physical labor. They used picks and shovels, drove horses, or worked long hours over a set of books. No factory equipment, front loaders or computers were there to help out.

Modern equipment and computers have made work less of a physical activity today. But it's still work. But now we have the whole Labor Day Weekend to enjoy and even get some rest at the same time. One thing the organization always hopes to see: everyone coming back from their adventures safe and unscathed.

We hope you don't drive for long hours and get sleepy at the wheel. We hope you'll see the "No Diving" signs at shallow swimming pools. We hope you'll watch for poison ivy if you're at a picnic or in the woods. When you stop to think about it, the idea of relaxing at home and having a cookout sounds better all the time. Whatever you do, have a good time and stay safe!

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Halloween Time!

October is the first month of the holiday season. Its big event is Halloween. This month, we hope to be entertained by pranksters' confessions. We call on you to tell about the funny (not mean) tricks you played on others, the kind that you wouldn't tell your children about. But our readers are all grown up and not likely to emulate your shenanigans, so you can feel safe in revealing them. We won't hold them against you, not very much, anyway. Ready, set, go!

New residents, you traveled a few miles to move into our community, therefore you can bet our staff will assist you in any way we can. We welcome you with open arms and a “can do” attitude. Lots of inquiries arise a move-in, and thankfully our staff is only a few steps away. We are here to serve you!

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Quotes

Yes, life can be a struggle. It can be cruel, relentless, and impossible. But those days are seldom, and they pass as quickly as the clouds overhead. The truth is: If you have your health and your family bond is close, you should count your blessings daily. Because every day life presents such an incredible opportunity to grow, learn, share, laugh, and love.

Dr. Robert Maurer, UCLA psychologist

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When I hear someone sigh, "Life is hard," I am always tempted to ask, "compared to what?
Sydney Harris, American journalist

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The Lighter Side

The Shredder
A young executive is working late one evening. As he comes out of his office about 8 p.m., he sees the big boss standing by the shredder in the hallway, a piece of paper in his hand.
"Do you know how to work this thing?" the older man asks. "My secretary's gone home and I don't know how to run it."
"Yes, sir," says the young executive, who turns on the machine, takes the paper and feeds it in. "OK!" says the boss, "I just need the one copy."

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You Have Much!

If only the people who worry about their liabilities would think about the riches they do possess, they would stop worrying. Would you sell both your eyes for a million dollars, or your legs, or your hands, or your hearing? Add up what you do have, and you'll find that you won't sell them for all the gold in the world. The best things in life are yours, if you can appreciate yourself.

Dale Carnegie