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Submitted by Leslie Scoby
Sabetha High School celebrates Constitution Day with shirts that say "Real Patriots Defend the Constitution."
Submitted by Angela Lockman
This is a photo of my dog Conner, and my cat Buddy. They hated each other when they first met, and as elderly pets, finally got to a point where they were willing to put their differences aside and be friends.
Buddy passed away last year at the age of 17. We miss him terribly. I think Conner does, too.
Submitted by jamela arcilla
every one starts with a blank page before creating something great.
Submitted by Kalie Morrissette
Common Ground from different backgrounds.
Submitted by Alison Minard
standing on common ground. Foot, flower and grass.
Submitted by Tamera Douglas
looking onwards
COMMON GROUND
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Common Ground Hero: Tyra
Submitted by Kendra B. In 2006, after about 3 years of taking care of my son Chance as a single mother, his father finally stepped back into his life. At first it was very difficult to let go and trust that he would be a steady presence in my son's life. Since our separ... Read moreCommon Ground Hero: My Mother
Submitted by My mother is my hero because she chose me. I am the only adopted child out of four children; all three of my siblings are my mother's biological children. So why me? You don't just adopt a child in 1965 with no story. Yet here I am—a part of... Read moreCommon Ground Hero: Amanda
Submitted by Ms. G. teaches everyone to love who they are and she has never judged anyone. She is a very talented teacher and mentor. Ms. G. is not afraid to do anything. She's always willing to defeat fear. She's always there for anyone who needs to talk.... Read moreCommon Ground Hero: Ramon
Submitted by Linda My husband of 39 yrs. Who is now in heaven. Gave me the best 39 yrs of my life. No greater Husband, friend, Grand-Poo or Dad. If you met him, he left a smile in your heart. Lived his life to the fullest. This Man really enjoyed life. He is ... Read moreCommon Ground Hero: Marshall
Submitted by Grant Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, Creator of Nonviolent Communication Marshall Rosenberg born in 1934 is an American psychologist and the creator of Nonviolent Communication, a communication process that helps people to exchange the information necessary... Read more
Personal Stories
Our Love is Rock Solid
Submitted by Randy Gollay Love is a rock. Love is never EVER forgetting, it transcends time! It bridges generations. It is translated into every language. It was present in the cave man era; it will present as long as mankind exists. My ... Read moreWisdom is Always Yours!
Submitted by Bill Keefe 9 years ago and the day after 9/11 I began working on an idea that I now call "The Secret American Dream Project". I didn't know it at the time, but it was an idea based in the idea of sharing. It took time... lot'... Read moreNever judge a Yankee fan by it's cover
Submitted by Kate I went to my first Yankee's/ Red Sox baseball game a few years ago. I was at Fenway Park in Boston and although a die-hard fan of the Anaheim Angels I felt compelled to root for the home team, the Red Sox. Two seat... Read moreHammer and Nail
Submitted by melissa lauer When our son was in junior high school, he was being bullied by one particular classmate. One day the boy actually pushed my son off a rock wall resulting in a broken arm. The school called a meeting with us and the o... Read moreA Kindness Returned
Submitted by Hugh Horning I grew up in Queens County, NYC in a lower middle class neighborhood in the early 1930s where I attended a public school, PS 127. There were only one or two black kids in the school at the time when I was about six... Read more
COMMON GROUND
Quotes...the day will come when man will recognize woman as his peer, not only at the fireside but in the councils of the nation. Then, and not until then, will there be the perfect comradeship, the ideal union, between the sexes that shall result in the highest development of the race.
Susan Brownell Anthony Women's Rights Activist, Writer (1820-1906);
Susan Brownell Anthony Women's Rights Activist, Writer (1820-1906);
We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.
Maya Angelou Poet, Dancer, Producer, Playwright, Director, Author (born 1928);
Maya Angelou Poet, Dancer, Producer, Playwright, Director, Author (born 1928);
Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there.
Jalal ad-Din Rumi Persian Poet, Mystic (1207-1273);
Jalal ad-Din Rumi Persian Poet, Mystic (1207-1273);
What we have to do... is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities.
Hillary Clinton Politician (born 1947);
Hillary Clinton Politician (born 1947);
It is thus tolerance that is the source of peace, and intolerance that is the source of disorder and squabbling.
Pierre Bayle Philosopher (1647-1706);
Pierre Bayle Philosopher (1647-1706);
COMMON GROUND
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Old Friends
Set to a song by The Judds, "Love Can Build a Bridge," this spot represents people with different points of view united by a common bond. They might get together on a regular basis to enjoy each ot... Read More
Set to a song by The Judds, "Love Can Build a Bridge," this spot represents people with different points of view united by a common bond. They might get together on a regular basis to enjoy each ot... Read More
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