June 2011
June 3rd, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility with 0 Comments
The highest court in the land has taken a stand on a very important component of the Immigration issue that has been a serial challenge for policies at the state and national level, and that has defined the lifestyle of multiple generations of undocumented immigrants for decades. The Supreme Court of the United States upheld an Arizona law that makes it illegal for an undocumented immigrant to...
June 3rd, 2011
Written by Jodie Blankenship in Cover Stories with 1 Comment
In restrooms, a reminder, a piece of laminated paper that is attached to stall doors, illustrating warning signs and ways to get help for abusive relationships. This is not an advertisement for lunch specials at a local restaurant, discounts at a gym down the road, or the latest trends at a clothing store. This notification is a solemn reminder of domestic abuse. Most people can unfortunately...
June 2nd, 2011
Written by Wendy Innes in Travels' Tapestry with 3 Comments
As the flowers of spring and summer bloom, a family’s thoughts turn to vacations. However, many families dread traveling with children, and for good reason. Children often get cranky and impatient on trips. But with some forward thinking and preparation, the chaos can be kept to a minimum.Some things are universal when traveling with kids, regardless of the mode of transportation. Hungry kids are...
June 1st, 2011
Written by Marlene Caroselli in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
Many years ago, my college roommate and I spent a year in England. As the New Year approached, we heard repeatedly, “You should spend the holiday in Scotland. They really know how to celebrate there. Everyone’s welcome.” They were talking of course, about “Hogmanay.”We never did make it to the land of bagpipes and kilts, shortbread, Andrew Carnegie and wassail, lads and lassiestartans, and haggis...