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Reblog: Labor Day – More than the end of summer #OurAuthorGang

Happy Labor Day U.S.A.!

Today over at A Small Gang of Authors, co-member Ruth de Jauregui offers a history on the origins of the Labor Day celebrations. Check it out.

“As we celebrate the 124th Labor Day, enacted by Congress on June 28, 1894, we may reflect on the how and why of the workingman’s holiday.

Labor Day has its roots in the Industrial Revolution and the evolution of labor unions. In the late 1800s, a typical work week consisted of a 12-hour day, seven days a week. Five and six year old children worked in mills, factories and mines. Working conditions were often unsafe….” Read more at A Small Gang of Authors.

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Reblog: What’s It All Mean? A study of words part 4

Today, I’m over at A Small Gang of Authors continuing my series on words and their meanings. Check it out.


“English is a hard language to understand, and even harder to learn.

Please put down your pitchforks. I love this language.

This is not a political statement, it’s just a reality. Don’t worry, there are other hard to learn languages out there…” Read more at A Small Gang of Authors.

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Reblog: Loki’s Animal Stories: Margie the Scaredydog Finds a Home.

Today, I’ve over at A Small Gang of Authors hanging out with our mascot Loki. He and I are reminiscing about the time my dog, Margie, came home to live with me. Oh, and there’s a cute home video.

Read the article here: A Small Gang of Authors.

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