This holiday honors the men and women who came before us – who, sometimes risking their own lives, gave workers a voice and value by working collectively. Today I was looking at someone else’s blog http://www.perlesdelasagesse.blogspot.com/and saw that world-famous quote by Margaret Mead – to the effect that there is nothing that a goup of dedicated people working together on a worthwhile goal cannot accomplish. (“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” )How many of us would be living in utter squalor without labor unions and the work they have done for us? How many of us would even be living, come to think of it?
Yesterday, our church service was all about the importance of our work, whatever it is. I kept thinking about what I do for a living and whether I could do a better job (always!). I also think about the kids who got away – the ones who were not helped, even the ones who died – and wonder what I could have done better. Can’t help but think that. Seems the best thing to do to honor their memory is to be resolved to do the best job I can and keep trying to improve. You never know whom you will reach or if/when you make a difference. I pray I do.
Of course the balance of the service was about hurricane Katrina and the devastation, especially in Louisiana. Anyone reading this, they need CASH, so let’s send it!
On a happy note, Thursday is our first choir rehearsal for the year. I know, I know, I’m a nerd. Get over it. I have no life, except work, family, friends and church, including choir. Come to think of it, that’s a damn nice life, so I’m not complaining:) I’m actually pretty lucky. Thank you, God:)+
Last night, most of the kids (save the one visiting a new friend in CA) came over, along with the munchkins. We had a lovely steak dinner – leaving the actual holiday to spend with the “other parental units” in case that was the plan. Madison is maturing as we speak. 
“Ruber duber” is actually growing a personality:) and getting oh so chubby!
They were both adorable, but had been missing Mommy, who had to work. Police dispatch/911 – their job never ends! It was so funny – Madison was just a little clingy and Ruby would not look at Dori – just like our kids would do after we got back from work or after having gone out and left the baby with a sitter. They can’t tell you how pissed off they are, so they just don’t reward you with their smiles for about a 1/2 hour, LOL. Ruby’s smiles are worth waiting for, though:)
Madison has started kindergarten. I cannot believe it. I feel so old! She has the same teacher from last year in pre-K, so the transition is a nice one.
Today is a fairly quiet day. Sabrina picked up Kristin at the airport – back from Kris’ visit to LA to see her new friend, Hilary (yep, a guy… after the English? saint?). It was a red-eye flight, so Kris is taking a nap after 8 hours on a plane. Don’t blame her. Except for a call from one client, I really haven’t worked at all. In fact, I’d say this weekend was about catching up on my sleep and knitting and getting to sing a little in choir as a group cantor – in other words, I’ve been in Heaven. It doesn’t take much to keep me happy:)
