Monday, September 7, 2009

Happy (Un) Labor Day!

We can thank the 22nd/24th President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, for our early September 3-day weekend. It seems the US military accidentally killed some labor workers during the Pullman Strike. (Oops!) Thus, the legislation to make Labor Day a national holiday was hastily passed. Next, Congress ordered SEARS to put their stainless steel BBQ grills on sale.

Revisionist history aside, today is a day to celebrate the strength of the American worker. I hope you've all rested up, drank up... and geared up for the long journey that awaits between now and Thanksgiving. (Or Veterans Day... you lucky duck). It's been awhile, but I can still remember what it's like. And to my unemployed brethren, don't feel left out... the way things are going, the legislation for (un) Labor Day is likely in the works.

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