Karen Talavera is a keen observer, critical thinker and aspiring book author with a passion for writing, learning and teaching. She lives in South Florida and sounds off frequently on her blog of the same name, Sound Off. Read more of Karen's writing at .
Ten Minutes Of Gratitude For Planet Earth Copyright (c) 2008 Karen TalaveraIt has been well documented that expressing gratitude is essential to happiness. In several recent books published about happiness, such as Sonja Lyubomirsky's "The How of Happiness" and countless Oprah shows, we have been shown time and time again that giving thanks not only moves people from thinking about what they are lacking to a state of appreciation for...... Similar Editorial : by Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes. | Source : Chemistry Lecture
Decluttering Christmas Copyright (c) 2007 Karen TalaveraIt has been said that less is more. This holiday season in the spirit of generally simplifying my life I thought I'd see if that's true. So what better way than to declutter what for most Americans is the jam-packed pinnacle of all holidays? Christmas.Christmas in particular can use a lot of decluttering. Two thousand years after the blessed event we celebrate,...... Similar Editorial : by Kristin Johnson. | Source : Christmas Holiday Photo Cards
The Gift Of Believing Copyright (c) 2007 Karen TalaveraIn this season of generosity my husband and I have received a most precious gift. Our fifth-grade daughter still believes in Santa Claus.Yes, I've done my best to perpetuate the legend without going overboard, and to accentuate the importance of giving rather than receiving during the holiday season. Yet you parents know how magical playing Santa can be. And...... Similar Editorial : by Adam Jaylin. | Source : Unique Wedding Anniversary Gifts
A Tale Of Two Cities Yet were lucky, Florida and Cancun reap enough tourism riches to qualify for government rescue. If only the citizens of New Orleans had been so fortunate, and so enlightened.... Similar Editorial : A Tale Of Two by Drew020. | Source : Globalization of World Politics