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Halloween Costume
Make your own disco ball costumeSo far, I’ve managed to stick to my pregnancy project plan. It helps me feel like there’s plenty of time to get everything done.… Read MoreOne of the things I have to accomplish this month is my Halloween costume. I know it seems early, but the fall holidays come really fast (in my humble opinion), and I don’t usually give myself adequate time to prepare for them without stressing myself out.
Based on your feedback, I’ve decided to pursue the “crystal ball reader” idea, since I will probably have a nice round belly ball by October 31. (For the record, I almost went with
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Cow’s Milk
I grew up on milk. I usually ate it (and then drank it) with my Chocolate Cocoa Krispies. Then at night, my mom would serve up a tall glass for dinner.… Read MoreAs my consciousness about nutrition has grown over the years (no more fake cereals for me!), I’ve looked at cow’s milk through a more critical lens. I’m extremely wary of the chemicals and the antibiotics that go into raising cows. I now opt for organic, antibiotic-free milk.
However, I’ve never gone the route of many of my nutritionally-conscious friends. I know lots of people who have given up dairy. I’ve been reluctant to take this path because, as a
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Conscious Consumption of Technology
I listened to an interesting interview on NPR’s “Fresh Air” this weekend. The show’s host talked with William Powers, the author of a new book called, Hamlet’s Blackberry: A Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in the Digital Age. The author argues that we should embrace new technologies and new ways of connectivity with intention and mindfulness. He explains that inundating ourselves with knowledge, information, and conversation crowds out the time we need to process all the knowledge/information/conversations we’re taking in. We don’t give ourselves enough space to extract meaning and really take things in. He explains that the more we try to “connect maximally,” the less “present”… Read More
