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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When I set out on my trek home to Birmingham yesterday afternoon, I had no idea what kind of an adventure I was in for. I won’t bore you with the details but the basics of the day included: A two-and-a-half hour weather delay A missed connection flight Multiple hours spent waiting in line A [...]

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It seems like just yesterday that I was whining about organic chemistry and anticipating the days when I could do absolutely nothing. Well, that eagerness for idle time has faded fast. Here are a few ways Seth and I attempted to bust the boredom blues this weekend. This week’s Netflix arrival: The Weather Man Verdict: [...]

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