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A Labor Day Tribute to Women Like My Granny

A Labor Day Tribute to Women Like My Granny

On this Labor Day, I want to recognize women who work harder for less money – women like my grandmother.

Posted on September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 by Audrey McDonald AtkinsPosted in Thoughts, Musings, and MemoriesTagged equal pay, feminist, Labor Day. 2 Comments

“Never wear cheap shoes” and other Labor Day advice

On this Labor Day, I find my thoughts turning to one of the hardest working people I ever knew, Granny, who gave me many pieces of valuable advice regarding work and working. 

Posted on September 5, 2011September 15, 2020 by Audrey McDonald AtkinsPosted in UncategorizedTagged advice, Granny, Labor Day, work, working. 9 Comments

The end is near

As I got dressed this morning, I realized the end is near. The end of summer whites, that is. Pulling on my white, linen skirt, it occurred to me that I need to get all the wear I can out of my white skirts, white capris, white shorts, and, of course, white shoes, before the … Continue reading The end is near

Posted on August 2, 2011August 5, 2011 by Audrey McDonald AtkinsPosted in UncategorizedTagged fashion, Labor Day, Southern traditions, white. 2 Comments
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