Happy Labor Day, today, to all of the hard working people out there! Let's hear it for us...YAY!!! I just love a day off work. However, I do not consider KEEN and advising 'work', therefore I've managed to spend a little extra time today taking calls from clients. Helps me to stay in touch with the spiritual side of things ;-) ....... LABOR DAY: Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September (September 7 in 2009). The holiday originated in Canada out of labor disputes ("Nine-Hour Movement") first in Hamilton, then in Toronto, Canada in the 1870s, which resulted in a Trade Union Act which legalized and protected union activity in 1872 in Canada. The parades held in support of the Nine-Hour Movement and the printers' strike led to an annual celebration in Canada. In 1882, American labor leader Peter J. McGuire witnessed one of these labor festivals in Toronto. Inspired from Canadian events in Toronto, he returned to New York and organized the first American "labor day" on September 5 of the same year. The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. In the aftermath of the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the US military and US Marshals during the 1894 Pullman Strike, President Grover Cleveland put reconciliation with Labor as a top political priority. Fearing further conflict, legislation making Labor Day a national holiday was rushed through Congress unanimously and signed into law a mere six days after the end of the strike. Cleveland was also concerned that aligning a US labor holiday with existing international May Day celebrations would stir up negative emotions linked to the Haymarket Affair. All 50 U.S. states have made Labor Day a state holiday. 1882The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday: A street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations," followed by a festival for the workers and their families. This became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement. Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parades. Speeches or political demonstrations are more low-key than May 1 Labour Day celebrations in most countries, although events held by labor organizations often feature political themes and appearances by candidates for office, especially in election years. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before summer recess ends. Similarly, some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school. However, start dates for schools vary widely, beginning as early as July 24 in urban districts such as Atlanta, Miami, and Los Angeles. In addition, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons. The NCAA usually plays their first games the week before Labor Day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day. ....... I still have no idea why I cannot blog with pic's and stuff. As I mentioned in my last blog that my browser (the same as I've always had) doesn't support Rich Text (something like that?). Of course, it suggest I download another program. I could do this, but should I? I mean, what if my current browser is fine and I'm just unknowledged about it? If this is the case, I would definately appreciate someone's input on this. ....... I want to give to you the 'Spell of the Day', but with the blog not allowing me Rich Text Editing, I cannot do it another way. Spell Of The Day: (a little magic to banish negative energies from your life...but remember, work this spell with good intentions, never malice). With its roots in Greece, a spell to relieve you of the attentions of an unwanted lover. Ingredients: Mullein Oil And Oil Burner, A Lock Of Unwanted Partners Hair, Some Of Your Nail Filings, Small China Bowl, A Blue Candle and some Thread. Burn mullein oil in your house all day to start the protective influence and give strength to your spell. In the evening, during a waning moon, in a place you will not be disturbed, mix together your nail filings and the lock of hair in the bowl. If you do not have, or do not want to get a lock of the person's hair (he or she might think of it as an encouragement), simply write their name on a piece of paper and cut it into pieces. Stir everything together with your right index finger and chant: "The seeds of this love have withered and died, Set me free to live and thrive." Light the candle and pluck the hair or paper from your nail filings. Add the nail filings to a little mullein oil and burn so your essence fills the atmosphere. Tie the hair into a bundle with the thread and seal it with wax. Then burn or bury it. ....... Featured Rune Stone: EHWAZ EH (e) HORSE A Rune sacred to Frey, Summer sun and the erect penis. Right Side This is a rune of travel and change, possibly of job, career, residence or maybe all three. This rune brings a message from the Gods and rank, pride, happiness and an aid to the restless. It may also indicate spiritual journeys and faith in one's destiny. Reversed This rune reversed warns of a restlessness and a desire to escape by traveling or moving away from the problem - a passage away from pain. ....... SALE: My Recorded Meditation Listing, perfect for the stressed out person, is only .95 cents a minute. No catch, honestly, that's the price. http://www.keen.com/details/MrKelly777/Spiritual/8865808 ....... Of course, you can always call me by going to: http://www.KEEN.com/MrKelly777 I'm only $1.27 a min. and am waiting to hear from you! I can help with Career, Romance, General Interest and more. 1-800-ASK-KEEN x 03319490 Love & Light, Mr Kelly 777