The Giving Tree

Gippsland, Australia 1937, Herald Sun
Gippsland, Australia 1937, Herald Sun

This tree surely could provide a lot of wood. It reminds me of when I was little and read The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. The tree gave himself for the little boy, until it was only a stump. I sobbed just like Tracy Morgan (pre-accident) here.

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http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production

Back On The Raising Gang

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April 16, 1951. Life magazine showcases 26-year-old Bill Hipkiss, a bridgeman on a “raising gang,” fitting steel into place. A steelworker for 9 years, this was his first bridge, for which he was paid $2.80/hr with double overtime. Add this to the list of jobs I would never consider doing.

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 That’s a bunch of words that make my head hurt. 
LifeApril1951-008This is unsafe? Building a bridge is unsafe. I hope they had workers’ compensation.

plateWhat about you? Does this kind of risky work appeal to your nature? Are you an adrenaline junkie? Would you make sure to apply sunscreen to your face before going out each morning?

 

 

All Around Me Are Unfamiliar Faces

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…but that’s okay, because these swell fellows are here to help!

They’ll show you the coma-inducing murals of the Engineering Lounge.

Redskin49-007They’ll show you the latest highwater styles.

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And they’ll introduce you to their frat buddies.

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Let the networking commence!