by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 21, 2011 | for Mind, Logical Fallacy Examples
Have you ever heard someone trying to prove a point—possibly in a political, scientific, or moral argument—that just seemed wrong, but you couldn't explain why? Have you heard or read positions that your gut said didn't make sense, but you couldn't pinpoint the...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 20, 2011 | for Home
In 1991, we moved into our first home—after renting apartments and townhouses for six years—in Boca Raton, Florida. We leased it, with an option to buy, for a year. Finally, in August 1992, we were home owners! A couple of weeks later, Hurricane Andrew was on a direct...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 20, 2011 | Design Your Own House, for Home
Leaving your door unlocked at night—or even during the day—has become a thing of the past in most places in the country. Unfortunately, the general cultural understanding of respect for others' property has been largely replaced by a take-what-you-can-get mindset....
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 18, 2011 | for Body, for Home
When we began the search for our first home in 1992, it was with the condition that there be no swimming pool. That might not seem like a hard constraint to meet in most areas, but in south Florida it was. With two little girls in our family, I just didn't feel...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 17, 2011 | for Body
Last night we had the best summer treats ever! Inspired by my favorite foodie blogger, Kristen from Dine and Dish, and her luscious Creamy Orange Milkshake, I ventured into the unknown by actually modifying someone else's successful recipe. It's not that I haven't...
