Author Archives: Ali

Words I wish I’d written: chronos, kairos and carpe diem

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Ali

If you haven’t read this piece on Chronos and Kairos and the old lady at the store — and you may have, for it’s a facebook favorite these days — read it now. It captures the experience of parenting so … Continue reading →

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Make it mindless – another new year’s resolution post

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Ali

I woke at 5:40 AM today. I planned to meet a group of people for a pre-dawn run. I’d set the alarm on the late side, leaving myself limited time to brush teeth, put my hair in a ponytail, and … Continue reading →

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In which Ali does the most gruesome of Thanksgiving tasks

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Ali

My next door neighbor has been raising turkeys. About a month ago he asked me if I would like to help him “process” the turkeys before Thanksgiving. “Process” is such a clinical term. It sounds clean, it sounds efficient, it … Continue reading →

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Honey-smuggling? Wha-huh?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Ali

In the completely-absurd-and-wholly-depressing department, we now have reason to fear that plastic bear sitting contentedly in every cabinet shelf. Apparently honey smuggling is big business. Behind those innocent bear eyes might be honey; or maybe not. If it is honey, it might contain lead. … Continue reading →

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Prevention (and Ali) on shopping more healthfully, less expensively.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Ali

Ali has a few quotes in this Prevention.com article, Eight Ways the Grocery Store is Making You Eat More, about shopping for better health (and a fatter wallet!). Great tips here, and we’d think so even if the author, the … Continue reading →

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