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EKB🎗️'s avatar

What a wonderful family history. This sounds so interesting. I love that you were a union organizer. My grandfather helped start the butchers union in NYC back in the day. He used to tell us stories about fighting the Pinkertons when they were picketing. People forget that the laws protecting workers in this country were very hard won.

I am very glad for our friendship here as well. Thank you for your New Year's blessing, May hashem write you in the Book of Life for a good year.

I think the secret in life is to follow your heart.

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April's avatar

That's so cool about your grandfather! Indeed people have forgotten that things like child labor law, safety regulations, the idea of the weekend, overtime, etc. were all brought to you by unions. And now we are letting them be eroded... both Democrats and Republicans.

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Ian Mark Sirota's avatar

And as always, I am grateful for your support.

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April's avatar

Thank you my friend!

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Keith Korman's avatar

“Health issues in my family made me ponder how little time we have with those we love” Ultimate Truth

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Michael Gease's avatar

Flowers and cats beat bitterness and hate any day!

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Just plain Rivka's avatar

April, you are special. 💕

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S. Levin's avatar

There are people in synagogues (even in ones where you wouldn't suspect it...) who are also 'just going through the motions.' They might do it to keep peace in the family, but some people do it for being part of a supportive community.

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