Day 247: Labor Day

 Today is the 2nd day of the 36th week, the 4th day of the 9th month, the 247th day of 2023, and:

  • Eat an Extra Desert Day
  • Great Bathtub Race
  • Labor Day
  • Mouthguard Day
  • National Leadership Day
  • National Macadamia Nut Day
  • National Newspaper Carrier Day
  • National Spice Blend Day
  • National Wildlife Day
  • Yard Art Day
Quote of the day:
"Without labor, nothing prospers."
~ Sophocles

On this day, it is good to remember that capital the oligarchs are so fond of bragging about is created by their employees.  



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