The unofficial end of summer has arrived, as today is Labor Day. A holiday which originated in Canada, and was first started in the United States in 1882. The day celebrates labor organizations, workers and their families, with a day of rest and parades. For me it also signals the symbolic end of summer, the vacations, hot days, and rush of activity winds down. The kids go back to school, weather cools and the smells of fall are in the air and wine grape harvest begins. I love the summer and all that it brings though I am also very fond of the fall season. Labor Day is a day for me to relax and reflect on events of my summer, and this year, with the exception of some extended bad weather it was an excellent one! The real start of the summer... »View More