by Alison Moore Smith | May 19, 2012 | for Mind
Recently I was perusing my Facebook feed to see what friends were up to. I noticed a college girl posting a stream of pictures from her study abroad in the UK. The smiling, waving kids…who seemed to be doing a lot more sightseeing than actual “studying”...
by Alison Moore Smith | May 17, 2012 | for Home
In Utah, most people have two enormous utility bills. In the winter, it's the gas bill for heat and, in the summer, it's the electric bill for the central air conditioning. I am not sure which bill is worse, but I can tell you that I'd much rather be cold (within...
by Alison Moore Smith | May 16, 2012 | for Fun
When we were kids we went camping every year. It was a highlight of the summer that we looked forward to with great anticipation. After all these years, I still see the two years we camped in Kamas, Utah, as some of the best vacations every. Our folks found a...
by Alison Moore Smith | May 14, 2012 | for Fun, Yea Big
Mom: Boys, your sister is bringing a friend over after their date to watch a movie tonight. So please be polite and no teasing. OK? Samson (11): Like not saying things like “boyfriend” or “marriage”? Mom: Yes. Caleb (8): Or what about whistling...
by Alison Moore Smith | May 12, 2012 | for Body
Over the past couple of months I've dropped ten pounds using a “slow carb” diet. But, once again, I'm kind of stuck. So I started looking into supplements—vitamins and minerals—that might often be deficient in those who have trouble losing weight. The vast...
