Common Ties That Bind
Being Neighborly Begins At Home
Last week, my daughter looked at me with her wide innocent eyes and asked, "Mommy, what does it mean to be neighborly?"
After careful consideration, I said, "It means to look out for your neighbors and the people around you." She replied, "Well, isn't that the most obvious thing in the world? They are our neighbors after all."
I explained that being neighborly extends beyond just the people who live near her, and involves being empathetic to anyone she may come across.
Heart Health And Minorities
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, and reevaluate what was best for my heart. What was best for my heart? I felt too young to be hearing this, but it was a reality. For thirty years, I had taken this for granted.
The Congress Christmas Song: Oh, You’d Better Watch Out….
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.”
What Is Racism
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.
What Is The Number One Wish In The World?
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.
One Family’s Ethnic Portrait Of Philadelphia
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.
Handy Tips for Summer Gardening
As some gardeners in the southeastern part of the United States are already beginning to enjoy a few veggies, and flowers from their gardens, other regions of the country planted later in June or even July due to weather conditions. USARiseUp tracked down Sheri Ann Richerson, one of the authors of the #1 best-seller, "Complete Idiot's Guide to Year-Round Gardening," and asked some questions about summer gardening.
Is mixing flower and vegetable plants a good idea?
Risks Of Oral Contraceptives For Women Of All Races
Since the 1960s, birth control pills or oral contraceptives allowed women the freedom to prevent an unwanted pregnancy as well as treat certain medical problems like heavy menstrual bleeding, and premenstrual syndrome.
Gardening With Color Excites The Senses
If you want to give your garden a facelift this spring and summer, then add color to the existing green and browns seen all year. Color translates into new and exciting, which in turn will make all who experience your garden smile.
Color means adding flowers that will make your garden shine. Sure, you could have a master gardener come in to help you with the project, but why not do it yourself to create a garden that is uniquely you.
If you have a theme in your garden then the colors that you choose to incorporate will only enhance what you already started.
Financial Boost From The Boomer Generation
When all of my boomer parents (both my husband’s and mine) became grandparents for the first time by X 2 (yes, there were two baby girls to love and hold) twelve years ago, the thought of college for this dynamic duo went like a flash before their eyes.
Now, as they watched the dynamic duo blow out their candles on their birthday cakes this year, the creeping college monkey decided it was again time to make an appearance.
