Labor Day

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On this #LaborDay, please remember those who marched and fought for a minimum wage, to implement child labor laws, humane working hours and vacation pay. Every worker deserves a $15 minimum wage and their right to join a union if they desire the power of collective bargaining.

Also, we will work to improve our blog but we don't want to build any walls. Instead, we wish to open up a dialogue with everyone, regardless of race, gender, creed, religious beliefs, or political party.

From Fire and Fury to We'll See?

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Trump threatened ‘Fire and Fury’ against North Korea if it endangers the US or its allies last month. This month Nort Korea responded with a Hydrogen Bomb test.

The phrase may sound familiar to some John Wayne film fans, or constant readers of this daily blog. We wonder how can there be progress if two political bullies insist on threatening each other?

Obama's Trump Letter

Dear Mr. President -
Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure.
This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I don't know that any advice from me will be particularly helpful. Still, let me offer a few reflections from the past 8 years.

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RIP Walter Becker

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The cause of death has yet to be announced, but Walter Becker died too young at age 67. He was a founding father of Steely Dan. Some say he's the one who started all before they adopted their new name.

STEELY DAN - Reelin in the Years (1973) https://youtu.be/ea3Bofkmwlc

Steely Dan - Book Of Liars live in Nashville 1993 Walter Becker sings https://youtu.be/MtjLRKy3PcY

'Steely Dan' Co-Founder Walter Becker Passes Away at 67 https://youtu.be/_Ymvo1HF8B8

Walter Becker, Steely Dan Co-Founder, Dead at 67 http://rol.st/2x27NGx

Comporter in Chief

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They came but left without meeting with local victims and then returned for another round, with the feel for heels to end this Summer of discontent. Is he sorry for the growing number of deaths, does he truly understand the dangers the polluted Superfund sites pose and the increasing pain and suffering of the people?

What will he actually do? We shall see how he comports himself in the long run and if he's being really sincere about representing everyone, regardless of nationality, race, gender, color or creed. Does he still have to show that he works for all of US?

Why I Hyphenate my Name

Why I Chose to Hyphenate my Name (After 6 Years of Marriage)

Choosing what to do about last names when a couple gets married is often a stressful
situation. Whose name will you pick? Will you hyphenate? Will this become a competition for
“best name”? Is it even worth potentially fighting over it? For me, it wasn’t an easy decision.
When I got married, I took my husband’s last name with no discussion, that was a mistake. But
after six years of marriage, here are the reasons that I finally decided to hyphenate:

It Symbolizes How Our Marriage Should Be

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Stay Away Irma

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As the humanitarian disaster continues in Texas following Hurricane #Harvey, Irma comes along headed for #TheUS East coast. Meanwhile, forecasters are predicting #TheLaborDayWeekend to be hot and dry in the West, cool and some rain in the East.

Out in the Atlantic, Irma went from a tropical storm to major hurricane over a 12-hour span this week and is headed toward landfall on the east coast of the US after it passes north of #PuertoRico and #Haiti, #TheDominican Republic, though one model shows #Cuba in its path. Looks like a powerful and durable storm.

1M Worth of Lies

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Lies can be extremely dangerous, depending on the context. Especially, when an elected leader accuses his predecessor of wiretapping during the elections, and after money, time and energies are wasted, officials announce the accusations are false.

After months of empty lies, US Justice Department officials have confirmed what many already knew. There is absolutely no proof of accusations about President Obama wiretapping. Big mouths are just that, they grandstand with false narratives in hopes folks will forget about it the BS later.

Where's EPA?

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Where are the necessary EPA officials? Are they missing in action after Texas floods? Americans need to be monitoring this very closely as fears grow of pollution from oil refineries after #HurricaneHarvey. There are flooded toxic waste sites and a burning plant full of secret chemicals. WTF?

AP: Toxic Waste Sites Flooded http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/Toxic-Waste-Si…

You're The Boss

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Begin with baby steps... An infant is a more formal term for a "Baby", the very young offspring of any proud human being. I know, I have kids and grandchildren.

We've heard that all a baby does is eat, pi, poop, cry, and sleep. It may sound simple, but chances are it won't be that way all the time, or ever. Knowing what to expect from our newborns will make our first days together with them a little less overwhelming, or at least we can try.

But remember that ultimately, baby needs to adapt to your schedule and not the other way around.