Big Muddy Blues and the Mizzou/Illini Game

Next weekend is Labor Day. I'd first like to thank organized labor. The reason is:

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

So now we have a day off and a whole weekend to celebrate. All those people who hate Monday and think the weekend is their savior, love the three day weekend.

I however, love the events that make up a three day weekend. Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, and the rest of the big weekends make for plenty of free time and lots of special events to play at. I especially love Labor Day weekend.

As a big fan of The Blues, one of the premier events of the year is the Big Muddy Blues Festival. www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com I love going down and getting in the mix. I love just listening to the bands play. I love the harmonica. That is one great instrument. If you know someone who can teach me how to play, that would be sweet. A big bunch of praise needs to go to the Lacledes Landing and the people who have grown and continue to host this festival. The Landing is a Gem that we need to continue to support. There is no better time to get down there and check it out than next weekend at the Big Muddy Blues Festival.