Happy Labor Day.
In 1882 about 10,000 workers in New York walked off the job and marched. A lot of people were working 12 hour days, six days a week, for low pay and almost no protection. They wanted shorter hours, fairer wages, and time to rest. They risked a day’s pay to stand together, then ended it with a picnic. In 1894 Labor Day became a federal holiday. Today is for the people who work, and for taking the rest they fought for.
I’m taking it easy today. Swimming in the pool and cooking some easy comfort foods, starting with this giant rice cooker pancake. Hope you have a great one.