Earlier this week, I received an e-mail in my inbox from the kind folks at Clif Bar. Inside I found a delightful surprise: That’s right my friends—it’s seasonal Clif bar time. Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World! Back in my college days, I developed a serious, long-term relationship with Clif bars. [...]

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When I arrived in Birmingham a few days ago, I was greeted with a fridge full of fruits and veggies, thoughtfully stocked by my kind mother. Among the fresh produce she chose was an avocado—but this was no ordinary avocado. It was big, green, smooth-skinned, and donned a label with the words “Slim-cado.” Being the [...]

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This morning amidst my daily date with the elliptical, I took a break from my usual Morning Express to tune in another favorite—Saved by the Bell. I’m quite certain that I have seen every single episode of that show, yet it continues to entertain me. Anyway, this morning’s back-to-back episodes were particularly scintillating because they [...]

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