Oak Ridge Tennessee

We made it to Oak Ridge yesterday evening and are spending tonight and tomorrow night here. It is a sprawling city made infamous during the cold war. We made it into Oak Ridge just in time for Sonic's happy hour so life is good. Sharon's friend Beth is a sweetheart and has an awesome sense of humor. I have sat out on the upstairs porch reading for the last hour. Acutally reading for fun. I finally got too warm and came inside to blog. Who knows I might just take a nap.
This Labor Day I am thankful for those who have fought for fair wages and working conditions so that Americans can earn a living and not endanger themselves. Growing up I thought unions were the guys that made employers pay people $30 an hour to sit around. I have now found myself being president of local 772 AFSCME and serve proudly. The best world is where unions are not needed but without the threat of unions and collective bargaining, I have to wonder how many would still treat workers fairly. So for my brother and sister unionizers of the past, I thank you for your sacrifices and hard work.
Labor Day always marks the end of summer, kinda sad.....and I find myself wondering where the summer went. Well my summer consisted of The Durbins coming home from ND and then Karen and Dorian home from Honduras and then spending time with Brian and Lisa before Brian went back to Harding. I enjoyed the many games we played and the time spent with those I love. I look ahead anxious to visit Honduras again and see Cindy, who is growing and maturing. This child has no much potential. I miss Antonio who truly feels like my grandson. and I miss the sweet face of Dilcia who has such a heart of gold. I do not know how she does what she does and still smiles all the time. I hope I will not be visiting ND in winter again. Amanda Sue has to learn to have her babies in warmer weather! I hope to use this end of summer, beginning of fall to truly live as if I were dying, because I am, we all are, we just don't know when. So, Happy Labor Day, enjoy your celebrations and family and remember to not put off until "someday" what needs done today.