Community—“a group of people sharing a common place, interests or goals” as defined through a Google search. Before the Genocide, the Armenian nation consisted primarily of an indigenous people living on their historical lands. One […]
Life has a way of offering us variety. We mature, acquire values, pass them to succeeding generations and hopefully leave our mark in this world. Mankind was born with free will, but all of us, […]
When we consider the pillars of our communal life, the Armenian family is an obvious choice—a source of pride through the centuries as a bonding agent for our sustainability, continuity and values. The family was […]
According to the calendar, it’s springtime! Wait…don’t look outside. Just imagine what spring is defined as. With the trees and plants shedding their seasonal slumber, we are reminded that it is a time of renewal—a […]
As we close the chapter of another month of commemoration, activism, lobbying and remembrance on the Armenian Genocide, I am reminded of a vital element in our journey: the relationship of the Armenian Diaspora and […]
It is ingrained in our psyche. We talk and write about it constantly—sometimes at the expense of other aspects of our civilization. It is the first thing we declare when sharing our history with others, […]
Parenting has always been an expression of love. We live to see our kids healthy and happy. Often, we even put our personal interests to the wayside to ensure that they will prosper. We take […]
Like many Armenians in the “baby boomer” generation, I grew up as part of a tight-knit ethnic community. We were for the most part American-born, with grandparents who had survived the genocide, and parents who […]
Our church has an “elephant in the room.” In fact, we probably have an entire herd, but I am referring to the lingering division in the Apostolic Church. Imagine that…almost 86 years and no solution! […]
Change is a part of life. Right now, change is forced upon us by external factors over which we have little control. It’s called life. Managing change happens when we anticipate factors and author that […]
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