Tag Archives: Labor Day
Memories of Labor Day
Labor Day – originally designed to honor working people – has come to stand for a time of change for families each year. It signals the end of summer and those lazy days – where did that time go? Now we’re into fall and back to school. Do you have a child starting a new year in grade school, high school, college? Likely that entails more than sharpening pencils and pulling out the backpack. As you prepare for your end-of-summer barbeque, what does their return to school mean to you? … Continue reading
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Tagged change, coping, fall, family, Labor Day, memories, school, work
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Dog Days of Summer
If you’re reading this post today, there’s a good chance you’ve decided not to travel this Labor Day weekend. Was it the desire to nest close to home with your family and enjoy the final dog days of summer or the extra expenses involved in a trip? This year, with the sluggish economy continuing, most families are especially attuned to the rise in prices. According to the AAA, gasoline is more expensive this year – as are plane fares and hotel rooms. And the poor jobs figures that came out … Continue reading
Labor Day and the End of Summer
Labor Day has been celebrated in the U.S. on the first Monday in September for over 125 years. While it began in recognition of workers in labor unions, most people today consider today as the symbolic end to summer and the beginning of the school year. For many women, both work and children going back to school are significant issues that come together this Labor Day. Today, 60% of women work outside the home, that figure rising to over 75% among women ages 25 to 44, the average child-bearing years. … Continue reading
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Tagged back to school, challenges, Her Mentor Center, Labor Day, summer, women, work, workplace
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Michael Jackson: What About the Kids?
Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest last Friday, close to two months after his untimely death. Despite speculation about the end of his life, one of his most important requests has been honored – to secure the future of his children, Prince, Paris and “Blanket.” According to Jackson’s will, his mother would raise them and, early on, the judge did grant her permanent custody. There have been questions about the role of Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of the older two children. Pundits and the public have been busy … Continue reading
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Tagged Debbie Rowe, funeral, grandchildren, Grandparents, Jackson's children, Labor Day, Michael Jackson
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