Labor Day!

Sep 5, 2011 by MidChix Staff

Quote to Inspire: “The end of labor is to gain leisure.” ~Aristotle

How To Light a Charcoal Grill

Lighting charcoal in a grill is extremely easy, but for some reason it stumps a lot of people. Sadly, there was a time in my life when I couldn’t light charcoal if it were soaked in gasoline and had a pilot light under it. Thankfully for me and my ego this has changed and not only have I found out how to light the charcoal, I don’t get that gross lighter fluid taste in my food.
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Book We Like: “Downshifting – How to Work Less and Enjoy Life More”

Drake offers practical advice to today’s workers who dream of turning their hectic lives into something more peaceful. It took Drake only 15 years to build his own human-resources consulting firm into the largest of its kind in the world before he sold it to Harcourt General and “walked away.” Now he counsels others on how to make the same move–even if they don’t have the proceeds from the sale of a company to live on. Drake is also a psychologist, and he documents the heavy mental and physical toll extracted by a life on the fast track. He suggests simple, low-risk downshifting options that are as basic as taking a walk during lunch; these steps allow harried workers to make more time for themselves. Drake also identifies bigger moves, such as adopting a flextime schedule, taking gradual retirement, or requesting a lower level job within the organization. He recommends strategies for convincing employers of the benefits of such changes, and he offers tips on how to cut the ties if the boss says no.
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Article We Like: “Defining Hot and the Warmth of the Human Spirit”

This morning I took my daily ride early, while the wind was calm and before the heat got too bad. It’s been a particularly hot and humid week here on the Jersey shore. About halfway around my easy 10-mile loop, I had the misfortune of ending up right behind the garbage truck. Because this one-lane road has the only designated bike lane, and the speed limit is a strictly enforced 25 m.p.h., I didn’t have much choice but to ride along behind it, with the scent of baking refuse wafting back on me.
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Labor Day Weekend in Denver: 2011 Guide

It’s never too early to start planning for this year’s long Labor Day weekend in the Mile High City – especially since Denver’s calendar is packed with fun (and free) festivals, pro sports, live music, and plenty of late-summer family-friendly activities.
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Blog We Like: “Everyday Life at Leisure”

News, tips and updates about living a leisurely life. Keep your eyes posted for guest bloggers, coupons and other great announcements…
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Weekly Recipe: 10 Great Burgers

Yes, a basic burger can be quite delish but this Labor day get creative and crafty with these 10 amazing burger ideas from Food & Wine!
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Tips: Eating Outside in the Extreme Heat

When the temperatures rise it can be difficult to imagine yourself doing anything outside, let alone eating. But the summer months are a special time that should be enjoyed, even if you’re close to melting. Have you had a chance to eat outdoors yet? How do you enjoy the time without feeling like running for the air conditioning? Here are a few tips!
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