"Zinn" Lives On!

I'll never forget the feeling of awakening I felt as a 9th grader in High School the day I purchased my very first copy of A People's History of the United States, by Howard Zinn. Unable to put the book down, I read with amazement the words of a pioneer, a social activist, a paradigm breaker, a man who encouraged us to question authority! His People's History presented history through the eyes of those unspoken for, unheard, and forgotten.
The status quo among the general population had always been to read your history books and trust them as holding true facts. Howard Zinn inspired me to break from those "Intimately Oppressed," incite a "Kind of Revolution," and always speak out against those "Persons of Mean and Vile Condition."

Thank you, Howard Zinn, for having the COURAGE, PASSION, and INTEGRITY to shine a new light on so many political issues in the world: from racism, to poverty, to war, to moral injustice, to social responsibility!

Few individuals inspire me to ask "what would they do, think, or say" on a subject. Howard Zinn was one of those individuals to whom I often referred when reading college texts or watching reported news. What would Howard Zinn have said about this...?

Howard Zinn has passed away but his legacy of challenging the status quo will live on! We all have a limited time here to put our efforts to work, we must make each moment of our lives count!

2010 NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show San Francisco

I am looking forward to being involved in the 35th Annual NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show January 17 - 19 2010. Twenty-four thousand people are expected to attend the event held at Moscone Center in San Francisco. This is the place to be for foodies, restaurateurs, food & beverage businesses, distributors, and buyers of Specialty Foods! There will be about 250,000 products on display and about 2,500 exhibitors.

Being the "Green-lover" that I am, I am most excited see all the new green, natural, organic, and sustainable food products that will hopefully soon be available to us in fine restaurants, supermarkets, health food stores, and other retail outlets.

Follow me on http://www.Twitter.com/KarinnaZ and http://www.Facebook.com/KarinnaZ where I will be posting updates and photos throughout the event!

The Luscious, Creamy, Exquisite AVOCADO!

I'm in love with Avocados!

Perhaps it's the gorgeous green color of the meat; perhaps it's the smoothness hiding inside that rough outer shell; perhaps it's the mysterious way they can take on different flavors; or maybe it's just the versatility and all the nutrients Avocados deliver into my body. Whatever quality it is that has me most infatuated, it's got me dreaming up new and different ways to create taste bud adventures with Avocados!

Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, contain NO Cholesterol, and NO Sodium! Sure, they're high in calories--that means energy! When you Go Vegan, you need healthy fatty acids and calories. If you eat Cheese, Butter, or Sour Cream -- you're getting more calories and unneccessary fat with little vitamins and no phytonutrients. Try an Avocado spread instead!

Avocados are nutrient dense! Add Avos to your burgers, dips, spreads, salads, tacos, wraps, smoothies, or pasta dishes...the delicious possibilities are endless!

Verde y Delicioso!

Insights for a New Year and a New Decade!

I'm driven! When I say DRIVEN, I mean: When I want something, I show it!
I go and I get it!

Time doesn't stop me, physical boundaries don't even stop me. I'm living proof that INTENTION and an unstoppable DESIRE to reach a goal create a powerful mind-over-matter state of existence.
Financial goals, Physical goals, Relationship goals--all possible if you sieze your power. Take the reigns today!

There are times in your life when you must evaluate EVERY relationship closely affecting your daily activities and decide which ones benefit your ultimate success and which ones are hindering you!

Passion and Desire are GREAT Motivators: but a desire without considerable thought and sound logic backing it up is detrimental to reaching your full potential.

Ultimately, YOU are the creator of your future. You awaken each morning at the dawn of a fresh new day filled with possibilities.

**The world is your Canvas...Paint a Masterpiece...don't waste one moment!**

Weekly WOW: Words of Wisdom 01.04.10

Happy New Year!

As we enter into this new year, we expect to succeed, we expect to do well, prosper, and be happier than our last year!

Every January, millions of us resolve to be more healthy, to be more productive, spend more time with family, quit bad habits--among other New Years Resolutions. However, I would like to remind you that focusing on inner peace is the most important way to start this year! Without a sense of inner harmony with ourselves as we are NOW, we will always be searching for external things to make us happy. This is not religion-based, this is very simple and natural. It is a fundamental need to find true happiness. Find that true happiness inside your quiet Self. Once you reach that inner peace, your possibilities will be endless!

Weekly WOW: Words of Wisdom 12.21.09

Happy Life, Meaningful Life.

A truly peaceful compassionate lifestyle is key to ultimate happiness. Watch the Dalai Lama describe finding purpose in life.

In the last days of my life, I want to feel happy that I was kind, caring, friendly, and compassionate to all sentient beings on Earth.

May the Holiday Season fill you with joy for the true purpose of all the cheer, joy, giving, and kindness.