Prior to joining the Festival staff and prior to an epically long commitment to graduate school, Labor Day weekend meant a respite from work and the consumption of much grilled animal flesh and many frosty beers. But I actually really, really like what I get to do here, so I’m reminded of the song that most inspires me to get my act together. I will use it to fuel weekend work; you should use it, in your downtime, to reflect on the value of yours. Then next week, you’ll hook back up with us and we’ll affirm the joy of performance, and for some of us, of performing together. Until Tuesday:

–Nicholas Gilewicz