30 is the number. 30 dead and 57 wounded.

The ARU proclaimed the strike a crusade for the rights of unskilled workers. Didn't work out so well. Seems we are still fighting that fight today.

Thanks for reminding us what Labor Day is really about and how (more importantly why) it became a statutory holiday. The Federal government threw labor a conciliatory bone after stomping them so hard.

Not sure how I feel about this mind blower...
 

Who knew?
 

Trying to see my life through the eyes of another man.

amen, tell it...
 

an intelligent as chile...
 

and tell it l'il sistah...

primal and real...
 

Howard Zinn's July 4th Wisdom
 

Currently reading the book, 'Relax...You're Going To Die'. Pretty damn insightful.

During a random conversation with my best friend when she stops mid talk and said "People who can walk away don't deserve to have your time." I was silent for over a minute, really stuck with me today.

It's funny the lies we tell ourselves to make ourselves feel better or play the victim.

I had to reconcile my hatred for the city of Charlotte. I think I unfairly measured it against Asheville..and did not give it a fair shot.

Yes, it's a big, scary city, and it's so easy to get lost in. GPS has helped me with that...

I also thought it lacked beauty, but upon traversing the town on foot (because like most cities it lacks parking) I found some very pretty places. I had to cross a park to arrive at my destination...and I found it quite lovely. Especially on such a pretty day...

I mistakenly thought Charlotte was unfriendly...but every time I go there I've had nice conversations with complete stranger. I even had a nice man escort me from the parking lot to my destination...and the lady at the business I was visiting thanked me for the nice talk we had...people have always been happy to help me when I was lost there previously.

As Madonna once said, "beauty's where you find it..."