DISCLAIMER:  This is a light hearted look at work and holidays.  Don't be offended.

 

Recently one of my Sunday School classmembers mentioned the holiday of St. Patrick's Day.

 

Now I know that I may offend someone if I say that St. Patrick's Day is not a holiday.

 

But it's not.  Here's how I know:  I still have to go to work.  If I go to work, holiday - no.  If I get a day off, holiday - yes.  Simple.

 

Of course, what may be a holiday for my may not be for you.  And what may be a holiday for you may not be for me.

 

President's Day?  Guess it depends on if you are a banker or not.  Valentine's Day?  I still went to work and the trash collectors still picked up my trash.  Arbor Day?  When is Arbor Day, anyway?

 

Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day?  Yes, I know some people still have to work, but I don't get much time off work, so I'll take 'em.  They make summer a little extra special.

 

How about the big majors, like Christmas, and Thanksgiving?  I know that public servants, like Police, Fire, soldiers, Marines, and such, have to work those days, because safety never takes a holiday.  So I don't know what to say about that yet.  I do know, though, that I am thankful for those who put themselves on the line for us every day.  But those are real holidays - put away the cares of the world for a day, play, eat, be with family, think of God, and have 24 hours of peace.

 

If you like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, go right ahead!  It may be a holiday for you, and that's OK!  Good for you!  Drink something green for me.  I will be wearing something green at work.