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Make Mine Rare

September 1, 2023 – 12:50 pm

Two Labor Day weekends ago in Maine my brother-in-law and I had several discussions about whether it was better to BBQ with charcoal or gas. The world’s leading leisurologist voted for gas and I bowed to the swami’s greater savvy on this subject. Some subjects you have to leave to the experts.

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Labor Day Weekend A Year Ago

September 1, 2023 – 12:22 pm

Labor Day Weekend traditionally marks the end of summer in the USA. Millions of Americans flocked to the shore, lakes, mountains, parks, and backyards for a last gasp of enjoyment before going back to work. Few realize that the holiday was established by President Grover Cleveland as a peace offering after his ordering in troops […]

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SEPTEMBER 3, 1978 – JOURNAL ENTRY – EAST VILLAGE

September 3, 2021 – 2:55 pm

Last night offered eager high school girls from Dalton, they acted sexy as if they had rehearsed the wanton kisses and yearning smiles before the bathroom mirror at home. The music at the clubs was tolerable, but I wished I had been alone. Not to cheat, just to be free. After CBGBs closed at 4am, […]

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Long Weekend

September 2, 2020 – 4:00 pm

Labor Day was established to commemorate the deaths of Pullman Train Strikers at the hands of the federal government. This history has faded from the collective memory of America and the country now celebrates the holiday as the end of summer with BBQs, mass exoduses to the beach and mountains, drunk driving contests, and country […]

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# 45 = Asshole

September 3, 2017 – 8:28 pm

Donald Trump had not taken off Labor Day Weekend. # 45 has vowed to retaliate against North Korea with massive force, if the Hermit Nation dares to threaten the USA. His Treasury Secretary has said that any expenditure to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey needs to offset by cuts to other programs. The estimated […]

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