It’s Labor Day, I want to acknowledge workers and the work they do.
Those who work in farming, ranching, and trucking, or in factories, warehouses, retail stores, and other labor-intensive jobs are the ones who make our country such a great place to live.
Our backbone.
Medical professionals like doctors, nurses, EMTs, and soldiers serve, day in and day out, with no time off for holidays to protect us.
Because y’all do your job, I can do what I love – write. I have to pause here and give a special nod of awe to fellow writers who work full time and come home to write.
Writing is my job. Because so many workers do their jobs, I’m able to do mine. Specific thank yous to
- Teachers, college professors, writing workshop presenters, and conference organizers. Because you did your job, I can read and write!
- Thank you, farmers, ranchers, truck drivers, and grocery store employees. You do your job and I can shop in comfort at the local market for my family’s needs and meals.
- Thank you to carpenters, electricians, plumbers, designers, and builders who provide a roof over my head, heat, and air conditioning. Doing your job provided a safe, dry place for me to work indoors.
Writing is different from other jobs.
We don’t have to clock in or out. We’re not docked if we’re late or choose not to write one day. It’s a solitary job. For the most part, it’s us and the computer or pen and paper. But without all of you doing your job I can’t do mine.
Thank you for reminding us. I take so much for granted and never pause to think of all the things others do to keep us going, so let me add my thanks here. Thank you.