What is Labor Day?

     Traditionally, Labor Day is when we celebrate the American worker, the people who make free enterprise possible for us. Today, we have added a multitude of meanings to this holiday. Some honor the labor unions (not necessarily the workers), some celebrate by going on a family vacation, and others simply enjoy a day off of school and/or work.
     Here at Taylor Academy (my family's homeschool name and thus our home), we do things differently; we work on Labor Day. Seems fitting.
     So far today, we've fixed the upstairs shower tile, weeded lots of our gardening space, cleaned out some of our rooms, and I've mowed the lawn. The kids (myself included) were offered video game time for our participation in weeding, which is the only reason it is finished today. I'd like to think I'd weed without that offer, but I'm not entirely sure.
     Soon, we will have a nice, American barbecue outside to close the holiday, and just rest from all the labor we've done this Labor Day. It's been quite a satisfactory day today!

So many blogs, so little time. . .

     I've found that many of my favorite authors are orbiting alongside me in the "blogosphere," as some call it. It's really cool that, unlike (I assume) through Twitter, the authors seem a bit more. . .human. I can read what makes them tick, how their writing is shaping or has shaped their lives, where and how they get their inspiration, it's amazing! And plus, there's free updates on their publications, which is awesome! I've found about three or four blogs so far, and I can't wait to find more!

Some very nice music. . .

     Recently, I've found some very good music, based on the "Legend of Zelda" video game series. To listen to it, click on this link: http://zelda.nintendo.com/top.html; and watch the video at the bottom. Even if you don't like video games, or if you've never heard of this game, I think you'll still like the music!
     Let me know what you think!