Dr. Alfred O Taylor, z'l. In memory.

 In memory of Dr. Alfred Taylor, who passed away recently at the age of 91. Dr. Taylor was a dedicated community activist, a significant local historian specializing in the life of Arlington's Black communities, church elder, family man, distinguished educator, and a true gentleman; kind, wise, gracious, positive, and a pleasure to be around. A true servant leader. 

May his good works and memory ever be for a blessing.

Koan tree/garden/flowers

 From Glencarlyn Park, Bright Pond, and  my garden.

LiUNA Multi-Regional Conference | Chicago

I recently covered the Laborer's International Union's (LiUNA)  Multi-Regional Conference in Chicago. This 540,000-plus member union met to discuss organizing, health and safety on the job, plans for growth to a million members, build their share of the workforce, and signed an agreement of solidarity and cooperation with the 140,000-plus members of the International Union of Painter and Allied Trades. The energy and skill of these workers was infectious.

Thanks to Ed Rehfeld of LiUNA for the assignment, and to the hardworking men and women of LiUNA for their empowering righteous efforts to upbuild their lives and the nations of Canada and the United States.