Copper State of Mind

Labor Day marks the end to summer. Kids are back at school, “Summer Fridays” are now just Fridays and, if store shelves are any indication, fall is right around the corner.

I always assumed the “dog days of summer” meant days so hot that even dogs didn’t want to go outside.

Tardiness is just plain disrespectful and in many places simply not tolerated.

The days of the Arizona business community taking a couple months off during our hot summer season are gone.

Did you know that the Declaration of Independence wasn’t actually signed on the Fourth of July? That’s the day the document was formally dated, finalized and adopted by the Continental Congress, which had officially voted for independence on July 2.

Fathers are known to offer great advice. Sometimes we ask for it, other times it is simply given to us, unprompted. Maybe you’ll listen to what he has to say or maybe you’ll ignore it completely.

Memorial Day recognizes military service members who have died in the line of duty. There are many ways to remember these men and women:

Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele.

There is nothing quite like a handwritten thank you note. Sure, it is easier to send a quick email or text message, we all do. But with today’s 140-character communication, a handwritten note stands out. It might even be saved by the recipient.

It is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges. Volunteers work tirelessly to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. Whether online or at the office, whether with a vote or a voice – doing good comes in many different forms.