We live in a world where diversity is a growing part of our every day life. The unfamiliar sounds of languages not our own remind us of the constant changes that are taking place all around us. Sometimes we may feel unsure of ourselves as the world around us experiences dramatic changes. A casual walk down by the river reminds us of the differences we experience. In the common vocabulary of the time people will say: "Well, it is what it is." These words offer a kind of surrender to changes we cannot control....