These are hard times for lots of people-- all over the world. From Australia to Zambia, young and old alike are finding themselves down and out... many without any hope. How does this happen, particularly here in the land of the free and the home of the brave? How can...

We are born to learn. Human children are dependent on others to protect, provide and, in one sense, program them after birth. Parents are usually the primary caregiver in the formative years so our interaction with them (and the messages they teach us), can have a...

Have you ever heard Americans use the phrase "Circle the wagons"? This expression was formed many years ago when life in the United States was very different than it is now. In the 1800's, many settlers traveled to the west in covered, horse-drawn wagons or carriages....

ISC recently took some international students to the Phoenix Zoo (Wednesday Outings) to enjoy wonderful weather, creative creatures and freedom from being out of isolation. It's the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States... so it made for a very...

International students who come to Arizona during the summer are almost always overwhelmed by how hot it. When you step outside Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in July you step into an oven. This is why we stay indoors during the summer... in air conditioned comfort. This...

 Christmas is an annual and widely observed holiday celebrated by millions of people all around the world. Generally celebrated on December 25, it is the day when Jesus Christ was born. Both Christians and non-Christians alike celebrate the happy holiday that is...

Americans sometimes use the term 'talk turkey' to discuss something openly and practically. When someone 'talks turkey" they get to the point and the term often refers to settling a business deal. Like our Thanksgiving tradition, it seems to have originated from...

-Americans are funny about the last days of their lives. For many, part of the "American Dream" is to retire at a young age and do nothing but have what they consider fun. For some, it's living in a retirement community where children are not permited to live (they...

Poets, artists and musicians remind us that hearts can grow cold and become hardened, they say even becoming like stone. Young and old alike experience "stuff" that can cause emotional numbing... it's a natural response to tune out what causes heartache. To protect...