What expanded your mind today?

NorCalStud · 08-25-2013, 12:24 AM

I am 60 in two days. My mind had to expand to grok that!

This is one of the most important things I have learned at this age:

Time allows for perspective to lengthen. It stretches past the myopic thoughts and it lengthins insight.

Okay I am not as judgemental. I am more accepting.

Make Love, Not War.

Hollylane · 08-31-2013, 01:45 PM

Hollylane · 09-01-2013, 09:24 AM

History of Labor Day

In 1882, Matthew Maguire, a machinist, first proposed the holiday while serving as secretary of the CLU (Central Labor Union) of New York. Others argue that it was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor in May 1882, after witnessing the annual labour festival held in Toronto, Canada. Oregon was the first state to make it a holiday on February 21, 1887. By the time it became a federal holiday in 1894, thirty states officially celebrated Labor Day.

Following. the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the U.S. military and U.S. Marshals during the Pullman Strike, the United States Congress unanimously voted to approve rush legislation that made Labor Day a national holiday; President Grover Cleveland signed it into law a mere six days after the end of the strike. The September date originally chosen by the CLU of New York and observed by many of the nation's trade unions for the past several years was selected rather than the more widespread International Workers' Day because Cleveland was concerned that observance of the latter would be associated with the nascent Communist, Syndicalist and Anarchist movements that, though distinct from one another, had rallied to commemorate the Haymarket Affair in International Workers' Day. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the territories have made it a statutory holiday.

Hollylane · 09-04-2013, 08:43 AM

The Morning Glory Cloud phenomenon

Cin · 09-04-2013, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollylane

History of Labor Day

Following. the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the U.S. military and U.S. Marshals during the Pullman Strike... .

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.

Hollylane · 09-10-2013, 09:03 PM

WHOA!!!!!!!!!

Hollylane · 09-11-2013, 08:54 PM

Nic · 09-12-2013, 06:44 PM

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

AnAwkwardAccident · 07-09-2014, 01:39 PM

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

kittygrrl · 12-02-2014, 02:52 PM

cinnamongrrl · 12-04-2014, 12:14 PM

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..."

08-25-2013, 12:24 AM	#1
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cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,655 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,207 Thanked 27,592 Times in 6,951 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	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..." __________________

08-31-2013, 01:45 PM	#2
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09-01-2013, 09:24 AM	#3
Hollylane Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: . Posts: 11,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,694 Thanked 26,360 Times in 5,877 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	History of Labor Day In 1882, Matthew Maguire, a machinist, first proposed the holiday while serving as secretary of the CLU (Central Labor Union) of New York. Others argue that it was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor in May 1882, after witnessing the annual labour festival held in Toronto, Canada. Oregon was the first state to make it a holiday on February 21, 1887. By the time it became a federal holiday in 1894, thirty states officially celebrated Labor Day. Following. the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the U.S. military and U.S. Marshals during the Pullman Strike, the United States Congress unanimously voted to approve rush legislation that made Labor Day a national holiday; President Grover Cleveland signed it into law a mere six days after the end of the strike. The September date originally chosen by the CLU of New York and observed by many of the nation's trade unions for the past several years was selected rather than the more widespread International Workers' Day because Cleveland was concerned that observance of the latter would be associated with the nascent Communist, Syndicalist and Anarchist movements that, though distinct from one another, had rallied to commemorate the Haymarket Affair in International Workers' Day. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the territories have made it a statutory holiday.

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