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.
July 20th, 2011
Written by Ellie Kuykendall in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
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...
June 30th, 2011
Written by Cindy Ferraino in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
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.Like any pharmaceutical drug, there are some side effects or increased risks especially when women take oral contraceptives. These side effects or risks affect all women, regardless...
May 14th, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
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...
April 7th, 2011
Written by Cindy Ferraino in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
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...
March 21st, 2011
Written by Cindy Ferraino in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
Throughout the Northeast part of the United States, especially in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, thousands of girls and their families braved the cold blast from Mother Nature last month to kick off the annual cookie sale for the Girl Scouts. The words, “It’s cookie time,” were heard from the voices of many devoted cookie lovers and followers. Yes, it is great to fill up cookie jars and...
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