Go Outside and Play

On account of Labor Day, a lazy day, I'd be honored if you would read this.

I'll get to "play" tomorrow, possibly, by touring an Amish farm for a news piece. And I got to "play" last night in an orchestra concert. I'll tell you all about it tomorrow. If you're in the U.S., enjoy your day off. If you're somewhere else, get to your labor, you slothful bum.

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kyle@sift said…

My minimum wage hair net job is the only one that pays. I hate it and sometimes find myself in tears as I drive away from it...my other jobs like raising my daughter, helping to run the farm market, writing grants, making art and my seat on village council pay little to nothing and I love them all. It's a shame I can't pay my bills with little to nothing.

10:01 AM

Cheltenhamdailyphoto said…

Pah! Slothful bums we are now? I'm in a huff.

I'll pass on the article this time but can't wait for the Amish one. :)

10:44 AM

debra said…

Thanks for the link--nice piece. We fixed the roof yesterday, and found leaks on the porch when the rains came. Better to fix it before winter... We are self employed in the arts, not a bad lifestyle..

7:35 PM

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