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.
December 12th, 2011
Written by Randi McCreary in Common Ties That Bind, Latest News with 0 Comments
Three years ago, I celebrated my thirtieth birthday. I also celebrated the fact that I would have to start viewing life, and the choices I made very differently. A series of unbearable headaches, a serious loss of energy, and a routine blood pressure reading had determined that I had hypertension. My physician informed me that I was going to have to change my relationship with diet and exercise,...
November 22nd, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Common Ties That Bind, Latest News with 4 Comments
When I look at the behavior of Congress during this last year — failure to pass the American Jobs Bill, now failure of the Super Committee to arrive at much-needed cuts in the federal budget — voters should take a lesson from Ole’ Saint Nick as he prepares his sleigh with presents to be delivered for Christmas. Members of Congress certainly have not been “good for goodness sake.”Christmas is...
October 28th, 2011
Written by Rebecca Fortner in Common Ties That Bind, Latest News with 4 Comments
What is racism? The definition of racism is generally described as one’s belief that their race or ethnicity accounts for differences in character or ability, which makes them superior to others. Racism has become so ingrained in society because children began witnessing racial discrimination and prejudicial practices at an early age and it carries into adulthood.Racism abounds. Mostly everyone,...
September 14th, 2011
Written by Marlene Caroselli in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
Every culture is unique in its own way. Yet, each shares common attributes, and similar desires. In fact, a report in the GALLUP Management Journal (October 2007) found that people in countries all over the world had but one wish, it wasn’t love or money, food or shelter, safety or peace; it was the desire for a good job.The same report stated that America's Gross Domestic Product exceeds that of...
August 15th, 2011
Written by Cindy Ferraino in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
I am truly blessed, I have two people in my life that embraced the meaning and the idea of what it is like to live where social, and ethnic differences were the cornerstone of their lives.My grandfather, Francis “Frank” Sees, Sr. was born in 1922 in Philadelphia, Pa. His father was a German Protestant and his mother was Irish Catholic. What an ethnic combination! As a young boy, my grandfather...
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