Sharon Lauer

Why Celebrate Labor Day?

To many Americans Labor Day is a celebration of the last long weekend of summer. We celebrate with our barbecues and fishing trips and enjoy one last blast before fall becomes a reality. Most people don’t realize the very real struggle in the roots of this holiday and the beliefs, history and courage that we should be honoring. Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor summed up this... (posted by Sharon 5 years 170 days ago.)

Working Mom vs Stay At Home Mom

A recent story on a nationally syndicated talk show brought to light a major struggle I have seen and live with among the women of our society. While most women long for a sisterhood among their fellow women and while most men already fear there is one, there exists a battle so intense it causes us peace loving, nurturing women to turn to our fellow sisters with claws drawn and teeth bared. I'm talking about the issue... (posted by Sharon 5 years 322 days ago.)

Easter Symbolism, Tradition, and the Easter Basket

Celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox, Easter is a celebration of many things. Traditionally Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating Christ’s resurrection, but today many people celebrate Easter also as a time of renewal and hope. One of the first spring holidays, Easter is a perfect time to shake off the winter hibernation, don a new hat and welcome the... (posted by Sharon 5 years 347 days ago.)