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Pontificating In The Suburbs

Modern life examined by a sleep-deprived, bookish, Catholic mom of two.

By Ali Montag

· Launched 3 years ago

Issue No. 23: How to save (a lot) of money

And perhaps your soul.

Jun 15•Ali Montag


Issue No. 22: The Diet

On hunger, "looksmaxxing," and other ways to ruin your life.

May 30•Ali Montag


Issue No. 21: How to enjoy your toddler

Or anyone else... challenging.

May 11•Ali Montag


Issue No. 20: The Work

On the misconceptions of stay-at-home motherhood (and fatherhood too.)

Apr 23•Ali Montag


Issue No. 19: The Feedings

On sustaining a baby and doing other hard things.

Mar 13•Ali Montag


Issue No. 18: The Second Child

On surrender.

Jan 21•Ali Montag


Issue No. 17: The Ground

On Creation.

Dec 3, 2025•Ali Montag


Issue No. 16: The Love Song

On lost passion.

Oct 24, 2025•Ali Montag


Issue No. 15: The Mirror

On embracing reality.

Oct 6, 2025•Ali Montag


Issue No. 14: The Wrong Choice

On resisting the allure of fear.

Aug 26, 2025•Ali Montag