by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 4, 2014 | for Spirit
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by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 2, 2014 | Lifestyle Design
For years I've been teaching organization seminars at conferences and conventions. One of the things I'm often asked is how I can do all the things I do. The question derives, I think, from two things: I choose not to do lots of things most people do I choose to keep...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 28, 2014 | for Spirit
I was honored to be able to watch the session with all four of my amazing daughters. Plus Wallaby's BBQ. Much to love in this meeting. #1 Diversity I'm not a promoter of diversity for the sake of diversity. If something isn't supposed to make a difference, making an...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 24, 2014 | for Good
Today Paul Rolly of the Salt Lake Tribune wrote an article on the scuzzball advertising consuming Carl's Jr. He quoted my post from last month, Sleazevertising: An Open Letter to the BYU Athletic Department. In spite of forwarding the letter to every person I could...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 21, 2014 | for Love, for Spirit
Business 101 My first day in business school I learned about opportunity cost. It blew my mind. (I was young.) The opportunity cost of a choice is the value of the best alternative forgone, in a situation in which a choice needs to be made between several mutually...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 29, 2014 | for Good
Note to internet dolts: This letter is not about modesty. (I believe women should be able to dress as they choose and men should grow up and learn to control themselves. You know, like adults.) The letter is about female objectification. If you don't know the...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 26, 2014 | for Mind
Reading survey sent home to some Florida 6th graders attending the acclaimed Ben Hill Middle School (do not miss the scrolling double headers (because one scrolling header is never enough)) included this fabulously pertinent question: List the subjects you would like...
by Guest Author | Aug 3, 2014 | for Spirit
Below is a letter a friend of mine sent to his bishop and stake president. It was written after the announcement of Kate Kelly's church disciplinary council, but before the council had convened. He shared it with some friends and I asked if I could republish it, as I...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 18, 2014 | for Spirit
Below is the (painstaking) transcript of an interview broadcast on KUER. There are a number of points in it that are worth discussing, but I could find no text transcript to point to, so I created it myself. Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2014 Interviewer: Doug Fabrizio-...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 10, 2014 | for Body
If you're looking for a vegan entrée that will fill you up—while using fairly typical ingredients and only a little time—give this yummy meal a try. It's also very colorful and will add loads of flavor as a side dish or on a potluck buffet table. PrintCranberry Veggie...
