Summer's End

As I happily wrap up my work week in anticipation of the long Labor Day weekend ahead, here are a few data points that hopefully will help to keep you sane as we rush headlong through the remainder of the year.

1.     There is a holiday weekend every month remaining in 2013.

2.     Sweater weather is just a few weeks away – useful for those of us who carry a tire around our middle that is difficult to hide in seasonal summer duds.

3.     Cooler weather at night = better rest, or at least it does for me.  And better rest means I’m nicer and kinder to others.  Just ask my husband.

4.      Once you hit Halloween, the year is essentially over.

5.     The end of year holidays offer ample opportunity to eat the things you like the most. Now that’s something to look forward to!

6.     The New Year holiday means you can do penance starting January 1 for eating the things you like the most.  No guilt!

7.     People just seem a bit friendlier as they get closer to the holiday season.

8.    New Year can be all about a “New You” if you want it to be.

9.    You’re one year closer to retirement.

10. You’re still here.  Isn’t life grand?

Enjoy the last gasp of summer and don’t work on Labor Day unless they’re putting a little something extra in your paycheck, ok?  Which also means that, unless my check is in the mail, you won’t see me again until next week.