Common Ties That Bind
Exploring common values, living conditions, arts & cultural traditions and practices that cross racial, ethnic, generational, religious, and geographic boundaries; and destinations that offer opportunities to explore and enjoy the diversity and commonalities of the world’s peoples, places, and cultures.
March 10th, 2011
Written by Talia Page in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
Cross-country flights were not available when my great grandmother was born, 100 years ago — yet today, tourists with enough cash can launch themselves into sub-orbit. For those of us who are less rich and/or ambitious, cross-continental flights are available at all hours, at relatively reasonable, competitive prices. There is hardly any place on the globe that is more than a day away by flight,...
February 18th, 2011
Written by Jodie Blankenship in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
As the “Great Recession” continues, the ability to pinch pennies is more and more vital. Employment remains elusive (unemployment lingers at 9.8 percent), and this long-standing depletion of family income causes tight budgets that call for desperate decisions. The key word for those with limited means or dwindling funds is — budget.A monthly budget of expenses enables families to establish a plan...
January 21st, 2011
Written by Chris Benguhe in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
Valentine’s Day is coming, so if there is someone romantically relevant in your life, then honor them in whatever way you see fit. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, but it better be sincere if you know what’s good for you!But if you are not in a relationship, please don’t sink into a malaise of desperation and depression because of all the extra “amour” in the air.Instead why not consider the...
December 16th, 2010
Written by Randi McCreary in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
We live in a world of seasons. They come and go without question, and often, without answer.As the leaves start to gain subtle hues of brown and gold, I remember the natural changes that occur around us; those that move us from one understanding to another, changes that resemble the direction of stirring the American melting pot. These cycles often appear in the form of friendship, death, love,...
December 1st, 2010
Written by Rita Cook in Common Ties That Bind with 1 Comment
Called the Culinary Capital of Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg, founded in the mid-1800s, draws not only its varieties of food, such as old German favorites like sausage and stuffed cabbage, but also its rich German heritage, unique shopping, and proximity to the Texas wine region. Step into this little German town and find an Old World experience coupled with architecture dating back to the...
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