Despite the exponential growth of franchises, there is often an unparalleled aura that surrounds family-owned businesses. Perhaps it’s the smell of a recipe of grandma’s pierogis from generations past, or the detail that uncle puts into car design that gravitates many towards family-owned stores. For older family businesses, after years and years of survival, how do these … [Read more...] about It’s All in the Family
Archives for October 2021
Mass Shootings: Who is the Face of this Tragedy?
Mass shootings are an American tragedy. It is a tragedy that so many lives are lost in a second at gunpoint. It is a tragedy that things like these happen so often that it seems like the daily news that doesn't seem to affect anyone. Usually when there is a mass shooting in America, things go like this: the entire country is heartbroken due to this tragedy, the news is … [Read more...] about Mass Shootings: Who is the Face of this Tragedy?
The Origin of Our Bonds
In a lifetime, we are exposed to a plethora of complex personalities, relationships, and connections, that we may choose to resonate with or potentially, reject. In navigating through classes, Twitter, Linked In, and Instagram provides us with limitless potential connections to form. Within a few seconds of discussion, one can determine whether to extend this connection or if … [Read more...] about The Origin of Our Bonds
Racism and Detention Camps
During the Trump administration, many ICE raids were made which caused overcrowding in the detention centers. Inhumane conditions were normalized and children were often separated from their parents leaving the kids scared and alone. With the appearance of COVID and the overcrowding of these detention centers, there is a public safety issue taking place in these detention … [Read more...] about Racism and Detention Camps
The Roots of Our Personality
As teens begin to navigate their character, a shift in personality perception of parents occurs. At this stage, teens can analyze their parents and observe and analyze their flaws more indepthly. While teenagers begin to question their parents and family, they are at the peak of defining who they are. This may cause some to resent their parents’ flaws, but for others to … [Read more...] about The Roots of Our Personality