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The Fruits of Labor

 

Choose a job you love,

and you will never have to work a day in your life.  --Confucius


Happy Labor Day to all my American friends.

We're in Atlanta, Georgia, right now!

Also on my Vision and Verb today.


(image is from somewhere in the Netherlands)



The Fruits of Labor

 

Choose a job you love,

and you will never have to work a day in your life.  --Confucius


Happy Labor Day to all my American friends.

We're in Atlanta, Georgia, right now!

Also on my Vision and Verb today.


(image is from somewhere in the Netherlands)



comments (47)

  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 3 Sep 2012, 00:53
Good advice from Mr C, Ginnie.

One of the ills of today is that so many jobs have nothing in them that can be associated with an end purpose and so they are just meaningless chores.
Ginnie: Of all those "Confucius say" quotes, Ray, this is one of my favorites!
OH how I love roadside stands of produce! It amazes me the number that allow the honor system for purchasing too! Fab capture!
Ginnie: We see them everywhere, Robin, with the honor system. It really IS amazing, isn't it!
That Confucius was one smart fellow.

It is taking forever to find an anti-spam code that I can read. I will give up ifI can't do it soon.
Ginnie: As I just told Ray, of all those "Confucius say" quotes, Ray, this is one of my favorites! Thanks, Michael for being persistent for this comment!
Marvelous image Ginnie! I love the wooden signs. Happy Labor Day to you!!
Ginnie: I agree, Elizabeth. I love what these Dutch come up with! smile Happy Labor Day.
... We have the same holiday here in Canada today too Ginnie. Are you having a fab time in the US?
Ginnie: Well then, happy Labor Day to you, too, Jacquelyn! We're having a great time here. Yesterday all 6 of us went bowling: my son, daughter, SIL, g'son, Astrid and I. smile Today we'll relax, BBQ, play Spades and probably watch a DVD movie here at home. My kind of day. smile
  • Lisl
  • England
  • 3 Sep 2012, 06:44
Warm, inviting photo, Ginnie. Will read your Vision & Verb next. Good to be in contact with you whilst you are away
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Lisl. Because it's my turn at V&V today, I decided to break all my rules and post. grin
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 3 Sep 2012, 07:01
Confucius is right - I can totally agree with him! And I like this fine exhibition of fruits in Netherland! Ja, heel veel vruchten, niet alleen de fijne tomaten komen uit ons burenland! Later I'll read your V&V tribute -enjoy your holidays in Atlanta, I hope it is not too hot there -here we have the best late summer weather!
Ginnie: Thank you, Philine! It is the humidity that bothers us more than anything but it's not as hot as it could be, so I'm glad. And most of the time we're indoors where there is air-conditioning, of course. Hotlanta! Nothing like it! smile
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 3 Sep 2012, 07:03
Now you can see the pumpkins ...
Ginnie: Ahhhh. The pumpkins. I'll look for them when we fly back to the Netherlands!
What is this Labor Day you speak of? I'm not a Yankee or a Canuck wink

Confucius, please. One of the most stressed-out, ambitious, careerist individuals to be awarded the recognition of great philosopher. Now Lao-Tzu was the actual chilled-out guy.
Ginnie: HA! Confucius say...and everyone listens. grin Too bad Lao-Tzu didn't come up in the quotes when I Googled!

"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." (I guess Canadian, too?!)
  • Chris
  • England
  • 3 Sep 2012, 07:47
All very neatly displayed Ginnie
Ginnie: You know those Dutch, Chris!!! smile HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I liked the traditional look smile
Ginnie: Me, too, Joshi. Thanks.
The slugs seem to have eaten most of what i planted!
Ginnie: Ohhhh, you poor thing. sad
Great post,'just up my street'.
Ginnie: I love it, too, Martin. My kind of sight. Thanks.
Fruits of the earth Ginnie.
Ginnie: Exactly, Peter! With a bit of TLC (tender, loving care).
A charming presentation Ginnie!
Very wise words smile
Ginnie: Thank you, Martin. I always loved those "Confucius say" quotes. smile
Mmm - so, if I've never done a day's work in my life, why do I feel so tired? smile Nice twiddle on the pic.
Ginnie: Good question, Tom. I guess for every pro there's a con??? grin Thanks.
  • Chad Doveton
  • Where latitude and longitude meet
  • 3 Sep 2012, 12:23
Lucky then for the old boy that he was fortunate in being able to choose. Happy holidays to you both.
Ginnie: Exactly, Chad. Not everyone has that privilege, for sure! Thanks for the greeting. We're having a great time.
I can't read the words in your photo but recognize the veggies. Hope you're still enjoying your stay in the USA.
Ginnie: All in Dutch, of course, Mary, and some I can't read either! We're having a great time here in America. Thanks.
  • Sue
  • United States
  • 3 Sep 2012, 13:32
Someone went to a great deal of trouble to arrange such a artistic road-side stand. Nicely spotted and captured.

I'm assuming you are having a GRAND time with family and friends in Atlanta.
Ginnie: We passed this roadside stand out in the country and then backed up to take pictures, Sue. So idyllic! I LOVE stuff like this. smile And yes, we're having a grand time with the kids. Yesterday all 6 of us went bowling...Astrid's first time in 20 years! smile
  • Astrid
  • In the U S of A.........
  • 3 Sep 2012, 14:13
Great shot and love the flowers too. The farmer did a great job. I know people will love to buy from him.
I agree with Confucius...however not having to leave the house for doing a job is a very appealing thought to me. I can work at home wink.
Happy Labor Day, does that also count in a vacation?
Ginnie: I would love it if you could work from/at home and not have to go anywhere throughout the week! (sigh) One day, maybe soon!

And yes, Labor Day counts in a vaction!!!
Very nice and lovely colors.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Victoria!
For some reason this image reminds me of an antique seed packet. A very artistic display of the fruits of labor, Ginnie. So glad to hear that you and Astrid are having such a great time on your holiday in the States. Happy Labour Day!
Ginnie: Now that you mention it, Beverly, yes, I see that packet of old-timey seeds. smile Thanks. And yes, we're having a great time with the kids! Yesterday we all went bowling and decided we need to make it a tradition every year...if my body can still handle it. grin
Happy Labor Day to you all... lovely muted colors in this one...
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir!
A beautiful and well organized display Ginnie!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Richard!
I do like this, whenever we see one of these Maureen mulls over stopping for the next few miles by which time we are too far away to go back of course.
Ginnie: HA! That's too funny, Brian. We often pass and then we quickly stop and back up...because it's on the back roads, often with no/little trafic. smile
Ha... You fooled me so well!
I thought that was a Dutch Colony Settlement in Georgia! ;o)

May 1st is our Labour Day in Malaysia.
But people in England do not observe this practice. They have May Bank Holiday instead.

I miss you already - come back to Europe soon.
I know you miss the Gouda cheese, canals and windmills. Admit it. ;o)
Ginnie: Yes, I admit it, LC. I miss my European home which is much more like me than any place else. But I usually can't tell my family that! smile
  • Alan
  • Southampton, England
  • 3 Sep 2012, 20:34
Ah yes.. Labor Day! I hoe you had a good day and that you are both enjoying our trip. Fine words from Confucius. I always say no matter how much I enjoy my work (and I do, generally), I enjoy not working even more smile
Ginnie: Astrid hears you on that, Alan. She always says she loves her job but will love retirement even better! smile
fruits of labor, lovely shot Ginnie... i think it's labor day in canada too, or maybe we are just riding on your holiday coat tails
Ginnie: Someone else said it was Labor Day in Canada so I'll take your word for it. Maybe we're riding on YOUR coat tails?! smile
  • rem_la
  • France
  • 3 Sep 2012, 20:58
Pour un peu je deviendrait végétarien
Ginnie: I know what you mean, Rem! smile Merci.
  • Oscar
  • France
  • 3 Sep 2012, 21:20
mmmm, i like taste this!
Ginnie: Me, too, Oscar. smile Gracias.
wonderful rustic shot ...! love the processing
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Dennis.
Nice warm tones in this. Thanks for sharing, as always smile
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Iain, for stopping by and commenting. That means a lot.
It is a beautiful little market stand built with pride and love Ginnie... i love the way that you cropped it because it makes us want come back to see all of it....petersmile
Ginnie: You and Penny would love this, Peter. If you want to see all of it, check it out here at my other blog (scroll down till you find it):
http://www.ginniehart.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-saturday-out-n-about-joy-ride.html
How lovely photo. I say that it is just from a fairy tale photo; so cozy.
Ginnie: Thank you, Sartenada. You can find such things all over the Netherlands, and that's what makes it so fun! smile
les légumes anciens sont devenues réputés que j'en cusine aussi
Ginnie: I know, l'Angevine. That's fun, isn't it! smile
Excellent shot and processing!
Ginnie: Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Iona. Welcome to Shutterchance!
  • rian
  • United States
  • 4 Sep 2012, 17:40
ah, i just got back from atlanta.. we went and watched the dragon*con parade.. grin
Ginnie: Are you kidding me, Rian! We saw signs all around when we did a downtown tour for Astrid last week. How fun. Hope you enjoyed it!
I like picturing these roadside stalls. This is a fine one, Ginnie.
Ginnie: Thank you, Graeme. I love it whenever we find them!
Superb composition and nice colors. I like it. Have a lovely day Ginnie. Amicably Antoine.
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir. Merci.
"Fruits of our labour" I love that expression.
You did a nice job with this photo!
Ginnie: Hartstikke bedankt, Wim! smile
Excellent image and Confusion advise. Hope you are having a splendid time :^)
Ginnie: Thanks, Doug. We've had a great time and will be heading back home tomorrow...with lots of great memories.
  • Paule
  • US
  • 6 Sep 2012, 16:07
Nice.
Ginnie: Thanks.
Beautiful photograph, fantasy exhibition, very titbits. I am greeting
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, dear Zielona.
Very attractive image and colors
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Marie. Merci.
Nice vintage and color process Ginnie.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Flo. Merci.
That's a fabulous display beautifully captured smile
Ginnie: Thanks a million, Charles. smile
  • tede
  • France
  • 9 Sep 2012, 16:51
Superbe image Ginnie, on est toujours content de ce que son travail rapporte. Belle continuation dans tes vacances.
Ginnie: Thnak you, kind sir. We're now back from vacation and are glad to be back home! smile Merci.

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