Karen L. Cox Weblog
Hi,
I’ve posted several articles to my new blog: www.lifewitheverything.com.
Turn “someday” into today!
Most recent titles include:
Doing Life Together and Resistance: The Monster Right in Front of You
You can also keep up with me on Twitter: kcchicago.
TED is an annual conference that brings together the minds, passions and convictions of those in Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED)…and beyond. The speakers are amazing, and their presentations are available for all to view at TED.com. The speakers are given only about 18 minutes to speak, which makes it easy to fit an entire presentation within a busy schedule.
I cannot recommend this site strongly enough.
My most recent viewing was of novelist Isabel Allende: Tales of Passion. In this presentation at TED, Allende gives a very inspiring, moving and entertaining look at what can happen to villages, countries and the world when women are empowered. Within her talk, she highlights three women who have overcome great hurdles, and have made huge impacts on the world. You won’t want to miss it.
You can learn more about Isabel Allende, Wangari Maathai, Somaly Mam, and Rose Mapendo at TED.com.
With love and hope for the future,
Karen
www.KarenLCox.com
Here’s a site I stumbled upon this evening: Better World Books
When you buy a book from Better World Books, you’re also helping to fund literacy projects in the U.S. and around the world.
Prices look competitive, shipping is free in the U.S. ($3.97 worldwide), and you can donate your used books for the cause.
If you’re interested in helping literacy in a more direct way, one of their literacy partners is the National Center for Family Literacy. On this site you can find locations near you where you can help another adult learn to read or speak English.
If you’re in the Lake County area, visit the Lake County Adult Learning Connection. Learn more about becoming a tutor and making a huge impact in the life of someone else.
Wishing you a wonderous life of learning and possibilities,
Karen
www.KarenLCox.com
Right now, on the TheLiteracySite.com web site store, every order gives a book to a child in Nepal!
From their site: "Starting April 14 and for a limited time, every completed order will provide a book for a child in Nepal through Room to Read — at no additional cost to you!"
With so many items available, you’re bound to find something you need or that perfect gift.
And, don’t forget to visit the site, and ‘click’ to provide food for the hungry, healthcare and literacy for children, mammograms for women, habitat protection for the world’s wildlife, and animal rescue support.
All the best,
Karen
www.KarenLCox.com
On March 29, from 8-9 p.m., millions of people around the world will turn off lights for Earth Hour.
The event began in 2007, in Sydney, Australia, and was started by the World Wildlife Fund. This year, the event has reached global proportions.
Learn more at the Earth Hour web site.
And, while you’re at it, start thinking about how you’d like to observe Earth Day, coming up on April 22.
Earth Day Network
World Wildlife Fund
To a cleaner, safer world for all,
Karen
www.KarenLCox.com
