Labor Day, 9/11, & Other Hard Times

Labor Day has just passed. I know it's a tough time for some folks. In the last two weeks, one friend got laid off with a lot of others. And a second saw more than half her department laid off.

I also know people who have had to take part time work because there wasn't anything else. And others who have had their salaries cut even as their workload was increased. And still others who were retired, but are looking for work again because they fear Social Security and Medicare cuts.

It's definitely a time to stop and appreciate labor.

It's also ten years since 9/11 this weekend. There are some new warnings out, so everyone stay safe.

I worked in the World Trade Center way back when. And my husband was in the city further uptown during the 9/11 attacks. For months afterward you could smell the smoke, even in Queens.

Did you know that barely an hour after the buildings collapsed, New Yorkers were standing on lines that went around the block uptown looking to donate blood for the survivors we all hoped there would be?

Many thanks to the people who came running from other states to help New Yorkers out during that tragedy. You let us know we weren't alone. 

This week the governor of Texas sent out requests for relief for the difficulties they've been facing there with drought and wildfires. Ironically the Northeast has been struggling with flooding. It's been a tough time for many people. May we all grow closer together once again as we see it all through.

Have a good weekend everyone! And have a good Fall too!