This March 25th marks 100 years since the history changing Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire claimed the lives of 146 people, most of them young immigrant women. It was largely due to this tragedy that the labor code of New York state was transformed and stricter fire safety measures were adopted that would serve as a …
Another sign I’m getting old :)
So I’ve started wearing a hat whilst walking around campus in an effort to keep the sun’s rays from making more freckles and wrinkles. I’m sure I look like a nerdy old broad in this sea of youngin’s who, like me when I was their age, the furthest thing from their mind is how the …
Of Note: Frank Buckles
Frank Buckles (February 1, 1901 – February 27, 2011) was the last surviving American veteran of World War I. That’s ONE. It blows my mind how much this one person was able to see and experience in his lifetime! Rest in peace good sir.
Oh smokers!!
No offense to my beloveds who smoke but daaaaamn Gina! I can’t seem to escape cigarette smoke no matter where I am and I’m very close to seriously despising smokers! Lately in my office I’ve been smelling cigarette smoke, and the culprit has yet to be identified. I’m in MY office and I smell someone …