During this Labor Day weekend, what comes to my mind is work…the work we all do.  Even retired people like myself find ways to volunteer in our local communities, and that is a form of work.  Valuing our work, whatever it may be, is what this holiday is all about.  When you see anyone working, whether it’s a waitress at a restaurant, an attorney helping you with a legal issue or someone working the counter at a convenience store, we all work.  All work has value whatever our compensation may be.  So, value work, at all levels, on this Labor Day weekend.

Here are a couple of other random thoughts this  Labor Day:

–My congratulations to Scott and Aunna Fadness.  They welcomed the newest addition to their family into the world Friday morning – Hudson Philip Fadness.  I saw one picture of the mayor and Aunna holding the new baby, and Mr. Fadness was beaming…he should be.

–My wife Jane and I took in the second night of the Fishers Blues Fest at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater Saturday, and I cannot even describe how spectacular Robert Cray’s performance was.  My compliments to the city, the Parks and Recreation Department & music act booking guru Bob McCutheon.  You have outdone yourself with this year’s Blues Fest.

–The grand opening of the new Fisher Police Headquarters is set for Tuesday, September 4th, 3-7pm.  The new HQ is right across the street from the old building.  The former Police Department digs will be transformed to city space, alleviating the tight quarters for City Hall staff.   Maybe, just maybe, Mayor Fadness will get his office back.

Enjoy the Labor Day weekend and stay cool!