June 2011
June 15th, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in The Welcoming Table with 0 Comments
The first written record of Scotch whiskey was in 1494 and since that time, Scotch has seemingly never lost its popularity. Case in point, a recent issue of Wine Spectator magazine had two glasses of scotch on the cover and a lead story called “A Wine Lovers Guide to Scotch.”The Scotch Whisky Association notes that no one knows exactly when the art of distilling first occurred in Scotland, but it...
June 14th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Race & Politics with 1 Comment
Sarah Palin is not one to shirk from an opportunity to improve America. She has stepped to a podium to champion her thoughts on what America needs time and time again. And her ability to draw a crowd and the media continues.Why not include among her topics to champion: How can we as Americans improve race relations? What a coup and opportunity that would be to improve the political platform of...
June 13th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Our Daily Walk with 0 Comments
As the final curtain is drawn on our pioneer civil rights leaders, we are reminded just how effective working together with courage and civility, can improve relations across race and culture. The death of civil rights leader, Clara Luper, is no exception.Luper, whose memorial services will be held June 17 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, is being remembered for her tireless fight...
June 10th, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility with 4 Comments
While some components of the new Immigration Law passed by the State of Alabama, if enacted, have troubling consequences, could it be the blueprint for the federal legislation that the President and Congress should pass?No matter which side of the immigration issue you find yourself, the solution will have losses and benefits for all involved. This is not a case of the good guys vs. the bad guys...
June 10th, 2011
Written by Talia Page in "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket,Why is there still so much reluctance and reticence among whites and blacks to have an honest and ongoing dialogue about racial issues? Is it because of some level of fear, mistrust, and bigotry?~Discouraged from DallasDear Discouraged,One reason for the reticence among blacks and whites when broaching highly sensitive issues on race could be attributed to an almost desperate...