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May 17th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Latest News, Our Daily Walk with 0 Comments
Herbs are the most decadent and useful plants a person can use in their garden. Whether it’s a window box in an apartment, a small yard with a few favorites, or a full-blown landscaping project featuring all the best herbs for health and healing, having herbs in your life is a real boost. While just about any herb you choose is a good choice for something that ails you, these top five herbs...
May 16th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Latest News, The Welcoming Table with 0 Comments
It’s a celebration that in Wales is as big a deal as St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. St. David’s Day on March 1 every year is all about feasting and parades in the street. Even more important though, eating Wale’s Bara Brith Welsh Tea Cake.According to The Petit Four website, the day honors the prophecy surrounding St. David and the day Wales was freed of all Saxons. No surprise that the Brits...
May 15th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 1 Comment
In one of his routines on fatherhood, comedian Chris Rock says no one appreciates daddy. There are responsible black fathers but no one gives them credit.“I’m talking about the real daddies that handle their (expletive deleted) business,” Rock says. “Nobody ever says ‘hey daddy thanks for knocking out this month’s rent.’”However, in another routine Rock chastises those black fathers who expect...
May 14th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket, A recent CNN study found that most white parents do not proactively discuss race with their children because they believe it brings attention to a problem that doesn’t exist. Does this tendency show a lack of sensitivity, no knowledge of history, or simply playing the ostrich?~Curious in SeattleDear Curious, In some white households, parents discussing race with their children...
May 11th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
November will be here before we know it and it will be time to cast a vote for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. While the party conventions are yet to occur, there is little doubt about who will be on the ballot. Who is most qualified to be President?Now is the time to really assess the character and qualifications of both candidates, Obama and Romney. Such an assessment will be needed to separate...
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