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How Will You Celebrate Labor Day?

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Real Estate Agent with Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX 0506509

Journal Entry for 9/6/2026

 

On Labor Day we honor the quiet heroes, the steady hands, the early risers and late‑day finishers, the dreamers who turn effort into possibility.

Labor is more than work — it is devotion, it is courage, it is the art of showing up even when the world feels heavy and the path ahead uncertain.

To the makers and menders, the teachers and healers, the builders of homes and the builders of hope — your work is the heartbeat of our communities.

May this Labor Day wrap you in rest, in gratitude, in the soft reminder that your contribution matters more than you may ever know.

For the Brokers and Agents who show properties on Labor Day to the people in need, whose only time off may only be on holidays, may you be blessed.

Labor Day is a day to remember First Responders who don't live by an alarm clock, but are always there in emergency situations, may God be with you.

For every unseen effort, every quiet act of service, every moment you chose perseverance over ease — today, we celebrate you.

Labor Day is a pause, a breath, a gentle bow to the hands that carry us forward and the spirits that refuse to quit.

Here’s to the workers --- past, present, and rising --- whose labor shapes the story of America one honest day at a time.

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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Patricia,

I usually make a special effort to thank those who are working when so many others are off playing... like I will be tomorrow at the golf course. 

 

 

Sep 06, 2026 06:46 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Carol Williams - that is a good and meaningful habit. I like to tell people who provide services to me how much I appreciated the work they did too. It always puts a smile on their faces.

Have a blast at the Golf Course tomorrow!

Sep 06, 2026 07:03 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 - Long ago, I realized you are a heart and soul type of woman. It shows in the blogs you write and comments too. It really is the quiet ones with giving hearts and steady hands that truly are silent heroes to many people. They don't look for recognitions, designations, or boast about what they did - they just go on with their daily lives, living the best life they can by giving from the heart. 

Sep 06, 2026 07:06 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518

That is so sweet. I read over some of my blogs and realized I used Active Rain as my therapist. Good Vibes come from the rainers who read what I write. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

Sep 06, 2026 07:25 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff - you have a great day planned! I would give anything to have one more day with my family. 

Sep 06, 2026 07:07 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Well, my friend has me playing tennis with her after I get back from Mass, but I don't think anything is planned to celebrate.

Sep 06, 2026 07:53 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Great information, Thanks for sharing, make it a great Sunday and enjoy your long Holiday weekend! Bill

 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Sep 06, 2026 09:47 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Patricia this Labor Day will be a relaxing one for me.  I will be putting a couple of filet mignons on the grill to go along with baked stuffed Shimp!!!

Sep 06, 2026 10:11 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good afternoon Patricia,

Its a good week-end and tomorrow I will rest, read , take some cookies to the grands and have a little BBQ...all low key!

Sep 06, 2026 10:23 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Brian England - I hope the tennis match makes it a good day. 

Enjoy and have fun!

Sep 06, 2026 04:53 PM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

George Souto - Enjoy your steaks and stuffed shrimps with your family. I hope you have good weather too!

Sep 06, 2026 04:54 PM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - a low-key kind of day sounds perfect. It will be a fun day to be with your grandkids and their parents. I sure hope the weather starts getting cooler! It has been a long, hot summer!

Sep 06, 2026 04:56 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Patricia Feager I will celebrate the Labor Day with outdoor activities. Happy Labor Day to you and to all.

Sep 06, 2026 08:14 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Hello Patricia Feager This is a great post! Homer is a tourist town and the people work all season so hard. And this year we had more people visiting than ever before! I agree with you we should thank all the people who work so hard and make life good for all the people they help enjoy their visit!  Thank you for such a thoughtful post!!

Sep 07, 2026 12:26 AM
Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
Retired from real estate; active in life!

Good morning and Happy Official Labor Day! Good luck with today's studying. I am planning to work in my shop all day today and finish some of my utensil projects. it's pouring rain today so it seems like a good way to spend the day!

Sep 07, 2026 05:24 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Patricia! What a beautiful tribute to the people whose dedication keeps our communities moving forward. So much meaningful work happens quietly, without recognition (even  agents who rearrange their holidays because that may be the only time a client can look at homes).

I especially appreciate your acknowledgment of our first responders, who never truly get to mark themselves “off duty” when someone needs help. A wonderful reminder that every honest effort and quiet act of service matters.

We stayed home and caught up on paperwork...and negotiated 2 Contracts, one of which is actually signed, sealed & delivered! Hope you had a lovely Labor Day weekend, my friend. 

Sep 07, 2026 07:14 PM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

John Pusa - I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day Weekend and rested up enough to meet the challenges of life with positive results.

Sep 08, 2026 05:00 PM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Debra Leisek - I love how your community jives together to invite tourists to Homer to have the best time in Alaska. They work so hard to please the public and give their time and hearts to be memorable. Theirs is a labor of love that can't compare to other cities that I know.

I hope your Labor Day weekend was absolutely wonderful!

Sep 08, 2026 06:00 PM
Debra Leisek

Hello Patricia Feager We did have a good weekend with some good sunshine! I hope you weather was good. The weather has been pretty crazy across the nation... too hot in Kansas! I hope all is well with you!

Sep 09, 2026 12:46 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Kat Palmiotti - I have not felt or smelled the rain in so long now, that I'm envious of you in a good way! I do my best thinking in the rain and I'm sure you are excelling in your craft as only a true professional with your talent can! 

I had a great day learning new information that pertains to homeownership and appropriately determining Market Value. The Lawyer was exceptional. 

Are you seeing signs of Autumn yet?

Sep 08, 2026 06:12 PM
Kat Palmiotti

The tips of some of our Rocky Mountain Maples are showing slight signs of red, and some of our brush that is typically first to turn red is starting as well. The weather is definitely showing signs of Fall as it's a bit chillier and we've had quite a bit of rain this week Patricia Feager !

Sep 09, 2026 04:46 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Debe Maxwell, CRS - Because of you and the good comments I received for this post, I feel even more thankful for ActiveRain because if it wasn't for this social media platform, I never would have connected with the greatest people in the real estate industry.

How wonderful that you accomplished getting one contract underway on the Labor Day weekend. I'm sure your clients are beaming with joy and grateful to you. It's moments like this, when you could have said no, but didn't that have to be even more joyful.

Thank you for letting me know this was a beautiful tribute to those who dedicated their lives to serve others with their helping hands. No one in this world could survive without self-servant hearts. 

Out of all the different careers I have to say, the real estate profession isn't just about selling properties, it's about being immersed directly with those who need guidance in their quest to own or sell real estate. This type of career doesn't end with a license -it is ongoing and meaningful.

Today I learned even more about Market Value than I could have imagined!

Sep 08, 2026 06:54 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I did have a lovely Labor Day, despite working through some of it. Ray and I were able to spend time with my Dad on Sunday, making it the perfect holiday, Patricia. And, that second Offer is pretty close to being a CONTRACT! Yippee!!

Sep 08, 2026 07:39 PM
Patricia Feager

Debe Maxwell, CRS - I'm glad you and Ray were able to spend time with your dad. He's such a special father.

I'm wishing the best for you and them on the second contract. Gosh, that's terrific!

Sep 08, 2026 08:16 PM