In 1912, a bunch of immigrant women (and others) in Lawrence, Massachussetts went on strike – they had just had their workweek cut back from 56 hours to an oh-so-luxurious 54-hours-a-week, but then discovered their pay was getting cut, too. They used the slogan, “We want bread, but we want roses, too!” because they were fighting not just for a decent paycheck, but for the decent things in life. (Okay, technically, the slogan itself has never been entirely verified, but that’s beside the point.)
The point is that this is a blog for all those who want bread, and magic too.
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Bread & Magic 