by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 28, 2014 | for Fun, Yea Big
Caleb (11): Mom, you know how people sleep for 12 hours and how people are ill? Mom: Yes. Caleb: Well when they first wake up their illness isn't fully awake, so after they wake up their illness wakes up and then they remember that they are still sick. That's what...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 15, 2014 | for Fun, Yea Big
Mom: Caleb, do you remember what you're supposed to do as soon as you get there? Caleb (10): Sigh Mom: Did you just say, “sigh”? Caleb: Yes. Mom: So, you didn't actually sigh, you said the word ‘sigh'? Caleb: Yes. Mom: Why? Caleb: Because if I just...
by Alison Moore Smith | May 27, 2014 | for Fun
Blippar is a new app I downloaded to my iPhone today. It's unlike other apps I've used, both for good and bad. To use Blippar, you start the app, point the integrated camera at a Blippar-ready object and scan. Once the scan completes, you are connected to an...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 1, 2014 | for Fun, for Love
In a conversation a few years ago, I used the phrase “It's not brain surgery.” It was in the same spirit as “It's not rocket science.” The woman proceeded to lecture me on the fact that some people really have actual true life brain surgery and...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 29, 2014 | for Fun, for Good
Plan ahead for Obama's 2015 State of the Union address by choosing your favorite activities and scheduling in advance. A root canal Being audited by the IRS Falling on scissors Being boiled in oil Cleaning a junior high boys' bathroom Passing a kidney stone Swallowing...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 2, 2014 | for Fun, for Good
As Mormon Momma turned 11-years-old yesterday, I thought about the friendships and conversations that have transpired here over the years. I am grateful to readers who have shared thoughts (and links!). I am grateful to the other writers who have contributed so much...