: Finished reading: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum 📚

: Rushing into the Lake

: Last day of the ski season

: Apple Reassures Siri Team Members Feeling Disappointed and Embarrassed by Apple Intelligence Delay - …

: Enough Is Enough: Supreme Court Rules First Amendment Does Not Apply To Meghan Markle - Babylon Bee …

: Trump Orders Drone Strike On Thomas Massie - Babylon Bee Massie was wiped out in a counter-argument …

: Big stack of thank you notes for work, ready to go out with tomorrow’s mail.

: Book Review: Indie Microblogging 📚 My standard procedure is to read one book at a time. I spend all my reading time on that book, …

: Putin Rejects Immediate Cease-Fire in Ukraine - WSJ Any pause in fighting at this point would be in …

: Ukraine Turns Table on Russia With Cease-Fire Proposal, but Putin Has Little Incentive to Sign - WSJ …

: Jeanne Shaheen Says She Won’t Run for Re-election, Complicating Democrats’ Path to a Senate Majority …

: Finished Reading: Indie Microblogging by Manton Reece 📚

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: Misinformation - Indie Microblogging Perhaps we lose something when everything is moderated at the …

: My knife collection blogging isn’t going super well. Mostly because I tend to reach for the …

: Southwest CEO: Employees ‘Want’ Assigned Seating, Paid Bags - AirlineGeeks.com “A lot of the policy …

: Interview with Om Malik - Indie Microblogging I wrote a piece pointing out that Twitter now is the …

: There is beauty in order.

: Perfect! Nearly 3:00pm and I’ve just finished my tasks to start my work day. What will I …

: The End of Southwest Southwest Airlines self-immolated this morning with its press release announcing additional changes …

: The Rise and Fall of the ‘Napa Valley of Cannabis’ - WSJ Every day, patients arrive at the …

: Heartwarming: When This Farmer’s Land Was Repossessed By The Bank, He Started Growing His Crops …

: Reading on the back porch while the sun takes its sweet time setting.

: Search And Rescue Team Responds To Call From Injured Hiker Lost Inside Local IKEA - Babylon Bee …

: Windows open; welcome, spring! ☀️

: Oof, noon already.

: Shout - Catholic Husband Their secret to holiness is no secret at all: when the author of life …

: Entering His A-List Socialite Era: Joe Biden Just Renamed Hunter ‘Parfait' - Clickhole Biden went …

: How Was I Supposed To Know ‘Business Casual’ Didn’t Include An Authentic 101st …

: Husband Holds Up ‘False’ Paddle During Argument With Wife - Babylon Bee As his wife …

: Stormy meadow.

: U.S. Pauses All Military Aid to Ukraine, White House Says - WSJ “The president has been clear that …

: Seek - Catholic Husband Questions are good, and they can bring us deeper into the mystery of our …

: Russia invades, takes 20% of the country, commits atrocities, and we’re concerned about the …

: Who’s Afraid of Medicaid Reform? - WSJ Opinion Nearly half of the states have received federal …

: The Washington Post’s Freedom Turn - WSJ Opinion As for our discerning readers, our respectful …

: Steep Drop in Credit Scores Hits Student-Loan Borrowers - WSJ Garcia, the California nurse, said …

: House Hunters Episode Derailed After BlackRock Buys All 3 Properties - Babylon Bee We were getting …

: U.S. to Hit Chinese Ships With Hefty Port Fees - WSJ The proposal also mandates that a certain …

: Slush - Catholic Husband It’s easy to clean out the cobwebs on the surface. How hard are we willing …

: Birds, squirrels, and now deer. Everyone loves seeds!

: Russia Wants to Erase Ukraine’s Future—and Its Past - WSJ “The big war started with an essay on …

: It’s easy to forget that smoke detectors expire after 10 years. The ones in the new house were 23 …

: Trump Proposes Two Golf-Course Solution For Gaza - Babylon Bee No one’s going to want to …

: Trump Fires Top Pentagon Officers in Sweeping Overhaul - WSJ the moves caused shock waves in the …

: Scrub-a-dub 🚙🧽🫧

: Compassionate, Merciful U.S. Lets Canada Win One - Babylon Bee The Americans collectively decided …

: Trump Is Planning to Take Control of the Postal Service, Officials Say - WSJ “The U.S. Postal …

: The last box is empty. 📦

: Object Left On Stairs Begins Weeks-Long Migration To Bedroom - Babylon Bee Experts say the …

: There are dentists on every corner and they’re all equally impossible to get in with.

: Trump Tilts Toward an Ukraine Sellout - WSJ Opinion Ukraine has delayed elections while it is …

: Trump Endorses ‘Big Beautiful’ House Budget Bill, Torpedoing Senate Border Effort - WSJ President …

: Trump Criticizes Zelensky, Calling Him a Dictator - WSJ Trump has said he wants to quickly settle …

: Forever ✱ Notes - A free framework for Apple Notes Forever ✱ Notes is not an app, but a simple …

: Zelensky Decries Peace Talks Without Ukraine, Trump Says He Had His Shot For Years - The War Zone …

: Southwest Airlines to Slash Corporate Workforce in First Mass Layoff - WSJ Even as the appetite for …

: WINNING: Trump Announces Plan To Attack The British And Prussian Forces At Waterloo - Babylon Bee …

: I’m getting this sinking feeling that the disruptions that 2020 brought to the pilot & …

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: Trump Unsure What Department He Has To Cut To Make JD Vance Go Away - The Onion “I’ve tried the …

: Political Profile: Kristi Noem - The Onion Who Trump Thinks She Is: Sarah Palin

: I don’t like fake holidays.

: Shuffling - Catholic Husband This is how we spend too much of our lives. We shuffle, moving things …

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: Vance Speech Denouncing E.U. Censorship Censored By E.U. - Babylon Bee “Vance’s hateful …

: The laborer deserves his payment. And his afternoon coffee break in a comfy chair. ☕️

: One change per day; a simple goal worth pursuing.

: NATO Is Ukraine’s Future and Always Will Be - WSJ Opinion It should be a very simple calculation …

: Apple Intelligence Siri Overhaul Could Get Delayed - MacRumors Apple is running into engineering …

: Joann Fabrics Announces Plans To Make Mishmash Store Out Of Shuttered Locations’ Scraps - The Onion

: Friday afternoon slowdown

: DOGE Staffer Arrives at Internal Revenue Service Headquarters - WSJ Kliger has asked for meetings …

: Few things in life are as unpleasant as folding laundry with dry hands. 🧺

: Fox Knives Anzu Magnacut Steel | Blue Aluminum with Orange Backspacer | Crossbar Lock | Made in 🇮🇹 Every so often a …

: Episode 273: Valentines This big day is here. I sat down to chat with two of my valentines. ❤️

: Quiet time. 📰

: Gabbard and Kennedy. Oof.

: As I was upgrading Catholic Husband, I came across a post that I wrote in January 2017 called On …

: Honda, Nissan End Merger Talks, Leaving Nissan to Seek Other Partners - WSJ Honda had initially …

: FAA Wants Permanent Helicopter Restrictions at Reagan Airport - WSJ The path the American Airlines …

: Snowfall in the woods ❄️

: Usually when the house is quiet, the four children are up to no good. Occasionally it’s because they …

: I set up a scanner in my client’s office so that they could send me copies of physical documents. I …

: Hello again, Dropbox. 📦

: Apple Completes Pixelmator Acquisition - MacRumors Apple could eventually integrate these apps into …

: Hamas Gets Biden-Appointed Judge To Overturn Trump’s Order To Release Hostages - Babylon Bee On …

: That’s funny, I could’ve sworn there was a bird feeder here earlier?!

: The Magnificent 7 Are So Last Year. Cash Cows Are the New Kings. - WSJ Plenty of investors, …

: Benchmade 560BK-1 M4 Steel | Black & Red G10 Axis Lock | Made in 🇺🇸 The Benchmade Freek was a birthday present …

: Nutrition Win: Pope Francis Has Announced That Communion Wafers Will Now Contain 19 Grams Of Protein …

: Catholic Husband Upgrade I started publishing on my other blog, Catholic Husband, in 2013. Since then, I’ve published …

: I need to figure out my sidewalk clearing plan. For now, ice-b-gone. ❄️

: Genius Outsmarts Bank By Using Credit Card To Pay Off Other Credit Card - The Onion At press time, …

: Episode 272: Mountain Climbers I descend into the basement to meet some explorers. 🧗‍♀️

: Trump Tells U.S. Treasury to Stop Minting Pennies - WSJ In a post on the Musk-owned social-media …

: Tomorrow Never Comes - Catholic Husband But spending too much time thinking about the future cuts …

: Spartan Harsey Folder S45VN Steel | Titanium Frame Lock | Made in 🇺🇸 I bought this knife as a trophy after completing the …

: How Elon Musk Can Bring Air Traffic Under Control - WSJ Opinion America’s air-traffic control …

: Decorating Valentine’s Day cookies. ❤️

: I do not like weekends at the gym.

: Introduction - Indie Microblogging It’s time for a return to what made the web great. This book is …

: Hinderer Half Track S45VN Steel | Titanium Frame Lock with OD Green G10 Overlay | Made in 🇺🇸 The Hinderer Half Track is …

: I ended up, painstakingly, moving the blog. I’m going to write up a longer post to memorize this big …

: New shoes are fun. Grabbed them from a local, real life, shoe store.

: Is it wrong to think that a chocolate flavored coffee is too chocolate-y? ☕️

: I’m at an impasse. The Catholic Husband blog is 12 years old with 1,000+ posts, but …

: Bishop with shapes by Lucy.

: FBI Agent On Remote Pacific Island Still Investigating January 6 Protesters - Babylon Bee …

: Man Who Drank Coffee And Ate Three Strips Of Bacon Ready To Take On The World - Babylon Bee …

: Major Money Mistake: 5 Reasons Why Food Is The Worst Investment You Can Make - Clickhole Food has …

: Who needs chairs?

: Blending - Catholic Husband It is the art, and effort of a lifetime, for each parent to learn how …

: Single Men Begin Dressing As Illegal Immigrants Hoping Kristi Noem Will Detain Them - Babylon Bee …

: Volkswagen cancels ID.7 sedan for US - The Verge But with the Trump administration expected to …

: Flipping Switches - Catholic Husband What’s true for physical wellness is true for spiritual …

: ‘Scram, Ya Dirty Rats!’ Shouts Tommy Gun-Wielding Melania Chasing Democrats Out Of Town …

: macOS Sequoia 15.3 and iOS 18.3 Enable Apple Intelligence Automatically - MacRumors For users new …

: Biden Issues Last-Minute Pardons to Family Members, Fauci, Ahead of Trump Inauguration - WSJ “I …

: A Full Day - Catholic Husband Do I strive for perfection, knowing that any effort is better than no …

: TikTok Ban Upheld by Supreme Court - WSJ The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law …

: Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Is the ‘Law of the Land’ - WSJ Friday’s statement from the …

: Corporate Security Detail Not Sure Why They Guarding Crock-Pot CEO - The Onion “A person from the …

: 9 References To Trump In The Bible - Babylon Bee “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did …

: ‘I’m Going to Plot Your Demise for My Entire Workout.’ Gym Regulars Can’t Wait for You to Quit Your …

: I just ate cheddar cheese rubbed with lavender and espresso. What a time to be alive. 🧀

: Some Better Thing - Catholic Husband Our to-do list will never be complete, and there are many good …

: Game afternoon with the girls. 🏴‍☠️

: It’s hard to beat the local hardware store. 🔧

: Snowfall

: Trump Becomes First Former President Sentenced for Felony - WSJ Donald Trump was sentenced Friday …

: The robot vacuum’s work here is done. 🤖

: Jubilee - Catholic Husband In Rome, the Pope has opened the four Jubilee doors at the basilicas, …

: And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming

: Icefall Topographic Rockwall Magnacut Steel | Titanium Liner Lock | Made in 🇺🇸 Tactile Knife Co. is a relatively new brand, with …

: Biden Blocks Sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel - WSJ In an order Friday, the White …

: New chair day.

: Episode 271: Snow Day Benedict is back from his friends’ house and has some war stories for us.

: Benchmade 575GY-2001 M4 | Burnt Bronze Aluminum Axis Lock | Made in 🇺🇸 One of the few knives I’ve purchased off the …

: It took me three years, but I’ve finally implemented a cable management system for my desk …

: LionSteel Skinny Magncut Steel | Titanium Frame Lock | Made in 🇮🇹 A fine titanium frame lock, made cooler by its …

: It’s always nice to get your new year plans crossed off your list early. ❄️

: Episode 270: New Year 2025 A very rowdy podcast with Lucy and Veronica reviewing Christmas and previewing their plans for 2025. …

: Hail, Theotokos!

: Maybe we should call ourselves the Febreeze Brothers, ‘cause it’s feeling so fresh …

: Life imitates art. ❄️

: Surgeon General: ‘You Are Supposed To Be Able To Button Your Pants’ - The Onion Leaving your shirt …

: Currently reading: Joy at Work by Marie Kondo 📚

: Better luck next time.

: Treasury Department Says Systems Hacked by China-Backed Actor - WSJ The Treasury Department has …

: Best Week of the Year In my entire professional life, my favorite week of the year has always been the seven days between …

: My first day of work in my fully unpacked office. I never thought this day would come.

: Swept to Safety - Catholic Husband King Herod, though subordinate to Caesar and his governor, still …

: ‘New Year, New You’ Doesn’t Work. Here’s How You Can Actually Improve Your Life. - WSJ We want to …

: Sixteen days later, the final box has been opened. 📦

: ‘Ok, Who Got Me The MAGA Hat?’ Asks Kamala Harris As Jill Biden Stifles Laughter - …

: The Great I Am - Catholic Husband The spark He struck has turned into the roaring flame that spread …

: Civilization VII To Include ‘Bidenomics’ Tech Tree Upgrade Where Inflation Ruins …

: Newly Discovered Scroll Reveals Fourth Wise Man Who Brought Baby Jesus A Priceless Lego Millennium …

: Rethinking Everything - Catholic Husband Every so often, we need to take a step back, and question …

: Assad Returns To Ophthalmology At Moscow LensCrafters - The Onion At press time, Assad was …

: Meeting the new neighbors.

: Nothing to Do - Catholic Husband As an at-home dad, I feel the pressure to be my children’s cruise …

: Suspicious? Biden Pardons Hunter For Anything He Might Do Tonight Between 2:30 and 4:17 AM Outside …

: End of an era.

: Seven years ago, the bozos at Equifax had a massive data breach in which the attackers spent weeks …

: Elon Musk’s Multibillion-Dollar Tesla Pay Package Rejected by Judge Again - WSJ McCormick …

: Arrival - Catholic Husband Advent is a time of distraction, holy distraction. There’s plenty to do, …

: Israel Asks Hezbollah To Please Wait By Pagers For Message Announcing Start Of Ceasefire - Babylon …

: Walking The Walk: Elon Musk Has Fired Himself From The Department Of Government Efficiency For Using …

: Trump Ally Holds Up Promotion of Army General Involved in Afghanistan Evacuation - WSJ “What things …

: IRS Enforcement Money Has Unexpected $20 Billion Hole - WSJ Then, when Congress wrote the stopgap …

: Target’s Slide From Cheap Chic to Dull Chore - WSJ Last week, Target’s share price tumbled more …

: Elon Waiting For Black Friday Half-Off Sale So He Can Buy MSNBC For Just $30 - Babylon Bee “This …

: Study Shows Most Depression In Men Can Be Solved By Reading Books About The Civil War While Sitting …

: Gratitude - Catholic Husband This week we will collectively pause to reflect on the many blessings …

: Running to serve.

: Farewell dinner.

: Beautiful, soft light.

: Battlefield Game Changer: Biden Just Approved The Use Of Weaponized Guilt In Ukraine - Clickhole …

: Uh-Oh: Biden Authorizes Ukraine To Use Holy Hand Grenade Against Russia - Babylon Bee With time in …

: How Spirit Airlines Went From Industry Maverick to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - WSJ The Justice …

: The Hosts of MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ Changed Their Tune on Trump—Again - WSJ A person close to NBC …

: Turning Off AI When iOS 18.1 was released on October 28, I updated all of my devices and enabled Apple …

: Spirit Airlines Announces They Will Tell You Why They Went Bankrupt For An Added Fee Of $50 - …

: Rainy start to the week. ⛈️

: Written for Me - Catholic Husband No matter the situation that I find myself in, I can almost …

: Episode 269: Taekwondo Championship I catch up with Benedict the day after his first taekwondo competition. 🇰🇷

: Kamala Harris Calls Dave Ramsey Show For Advice After Blowing $1 Billion In Three Months - Babylon …

: Back in the homeownership game. 🏡

: When the student shows up at Office Hours and the teacher isn’t there.

: APPALLING: New Trump Appointee Has Zero Experience Being A Useless Government Bureaucrat - Babylon …

: Life Hack: Instantly Shave 7 Books Off Your Bible In A Year Plan By Converting From Catholic To …

: Preventing The Worst: Democrats Just Trump-Proofed The Nation By Passing Legislation Ensuring Syrup …

: Democrats Vow To Improve Their Outreach To ‘Bigoted Misogynists’ - Babylon Bee …

: Thank You - Catholic Husband This is a day for us to pause to not only thank those who gave us …

: Science is fun.

: A Triumph for Trump’s Republicans - WSJ Opinion It isn’t enough said that Mr. Trump did this while …

: A Positive Perspective: The DNC Is Reminding Disappointed Democrats That While Winning Would’ve Been …

: ‘Don’t Despair,’ Kamala Tells Celebrating Nation - Babylon Bee “Please, …

: Kim Jong Un’s Risky Embrace of Russia Is About His Regime’s Survival - WSJ “North Korea’s decision …

: Honey, Where Are My Pants? A stop-motion film by Benedict.

: Biden Calls Trump To Concede The Election - Babylon Bee At publishing time, Trump had graciously …

: America Unburdens Itself From What Has Been - Babylon Bee Sources say the unburdening could lead to …

: … and that was the last time anyone skipped the Al Smith Dinner.

: Election Officials Assure Everybody Things Are Looking Good And You Can Go To Sleep And …

: Everyone’s talking about this whole 2024 election today, but I just got a hot tip. Insiders cannot …

: Kamala Harris Confused By Process Where She Needs To Get Votes To Be Selected - Babylon Bee …

: One Second - Catholic Husband I was one of the last people he spoke to in those 10 minutes as he …

: Stormy Sunday afternoon. Time to take on the closet. ⛈️

: It’s always fun to check out the hardware in the hanger.

: Quiet, rainy day at the office.

: All holy men and women, pray for us.

: I hate the efficiency of my dryer. I have 15-20 minutes at my desk after folding a load before the …

: New ‘Kamalexa’ Edition Of Amazon Echo Will Just Ramble For 10 Minutes Without Ever …

: It was perfect walking weather this morning. 🌑

: Thankfully it was mostly treats.

: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 🍿

: Episode 268: Halloween The kids talk costumes, candy, and spooky things. 🎃

: Biden Calls On Deplorable Garbage Nazis To Tone Down The Rhetoric - Babylon Bee Vice President …

: Book Review: Shadow of Doubt 📚 After finishing the Scot Harvath series earlier this year, I was finally able to pick up Brad Thor’s …

: Report: Millions Of Garbage Bags Seen Lining Up Outside Polling Stations - Babylon Bee “We …

: Usually when the house is quiet, the kids are doing something that will get them in trouble. …

: Awesome: Panera Bread Has Launched A Patreon For Fans To Support Its Soups And Salads - Clickhole …

: American Airlines Draws the Line Against Boarding-Group Cutters - WSJ All major U.S. airlines do …

: JPMorgan Chase Sues Four Customers for Bank Fraud Seen in Viral TikToks - WSJ The bank sued four …

: Finished reading: Shadow of Doubt by Brad Thor 📚

: Trying something new on the breakfast menu; homemade slow-cooked oatmeal with apples and cinnamon. …

: A little quiet reading time on the couch with the pajama’d children. Trying to make the stillness of …

: Almost every time I walk through IKEA I discover a product that I always knew I needed, but didn’t …

: iOS 18.1 Is Out Now: Apple Intelligence, New Siri Look and AirPod Hearing Aids Arrive - WSJ Yes, …

: Better Off? The Presidential Election is upon us, and I managed to vote last week. Since having children, I’ve …

: Overflowing - Catholic Husband when we fill up our day with the things we must do, there is neither …

: It’s going to be a good day.

: The Babylon Bee Editorial Board Endorses Kamala Harris For President - Babylon Bee In 2020, the …

: Joe Rogan Interviews Former McDonald’s Fry Cook - Babylon Bee The since-retired …

: Trump Accused Of Inappropriately Touching The Hearts Of Millions Of Americans - Babylon Bee The …

: Democrats Explain Trump Was Going To Be Hitler During His First Term, But He Forgot - Babylon Bee …

: One Thousand - Catholic Husband Catholic Husband is not meant to be a historical record, but rather …

: Next time I need a lock for a gate, I will buy an outdoor rated lock. That way I won’t end up …

: Kamala Harris’s Pitch to Black Men - WSJ Opinion The Vice President claims to follow the science, …

: Things of Heaven - Catholic Husband I wonder how differently I’d approach stress, conflict, and …

: Tips For Saving Money On Groceries - The Onion Hire a private investigator to take photographs of …

: Big changes coming at work, re-thinking everything. Checked out Arc after hearing about it for …

: Couple Denied Marriage License After Failing To Prove Love Beyond Reasonable Doubt - The Onion …

: Time to eat.

: A Pop Star Wanted the Filibuster Dead. Democrats Are Still Trying to Kill It. - WSJ It wasn’t a …

: Starting Over - Catholic Husband Many times a day, a week, a month, I have to start over. And while …

: Sunrise over the lake.

: Let’s fly.

: Exclusive | U.S. Port Workers Agree to End Their Strike - WSJ President Biden applauded the …

: Forgetting to Shift - Catholic Husband Life is constantly changing, and if we forget to shift, we …

: Small Moments - Catholic Husband We try to go from fresh out of the Confessional to saint in one …

: Rainy afternoon.

: 9 Great Investments To Help You Survive A Kamala Harris Administration - Babylon Bee Jewish beeper …

: Dig Deeper - Catholic Husband The funny thing is, when I conserve my energy, the mess piles up. …

: Dawn Unveils New Small Silver Bell For Summoning Butler To Deal With Dishes - The Onion Protect …

: In Brief Moment Of Lucidity, Biden Endorses Trump - Babylon Bee The stunning incident was the first …

: It’s 2024 and it took 41 minutes on the phone to cancel my home internet service. And if you …

: Nation Eagerly Anticipates Two Brightest Minds In Country Meeting In Respectful, Productive Dialogue …

: Cybertruck Owner Brags About High-Tech Pedal That Makes Vehicle Accelerate When Pressed - The Onion …

: Divided Mind It’s remarkable how quickly I forget things. Just a few months ago, we started our summer vacation, …

: Back to Day One.

: First day of school, cool outside, windows open, everyone’s at their desks. 🍂📘

: Plans - Catholic Husband For I know well the plans I have in mind for you ➕

: End of summer.

: Saturdays are for errands & cleaning. 🧺

: End of an era.

: Philanthropy FTW! The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Just Distributed 5,000 ‘Caution Wet Floor’ …

: Cloak - Catholic Husband We imagine grandeur in every action of God, and they are. But in His …

: Study: Crows Intelligent Enough To Steal Trinkets, But Foolish Enough To Think Material Goods Will …

: Trump Props Up Trapper Keeper Around Campaign Plan To Prevent Kamala From Copying - Babylon Bee …

: Kamala Explains 93% Of Staff Quit Because They Couldn’t Handle The Joy - Babylon Bee “They …

: Hints of Fall - Catholic Husband As I perceive the first hints of fall, my mind gets back into that …

: Philosopher’s Friends Constantly Pitching Him Ideas For Dilemmas - The Onion Honestly, everybody …

: The goal of evil is to divide, separate, isolate, shame, destroy. The goal of Christ is to heal and …

: I’m ‘bout to have a good day.

: Drift - Catholic Husband St. Paul advises prayer without ceasing, and what better way to drift off …

: My favorite morning sky.

: The End Of His Prime: This Man No Longer Has The Fertile Imagination And Boundless Creative Energy …

: After Two Weeks With Kamala, Tim Walz Announces He Has Signed Back Up With National Guard And …

: Taliban Holds Parade In Honor Of Kamala’s Achievements In Afghanistan - Babylon Bee “We …

: Currently reading: Shadow of Doubt by Brad Thor 📚

: Ruled By Fear: This Man Irrationally Refuses To Fly Despite There Being Almost Zero Chance He Would …

: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - Catholic Husband It’s easy to think that the end of the world …

: Taylor Swift Jet Launches Retaliatory Strike On ISIS Stronghold - Babylon Bee At publishing time, …

: Contagious - Catholic Husband Their happiness is contagious. Adults deal with serious and weighty …

: Can’t Be Good: The Bus Driver Is Currently On A Zoom Call, Not Like A Friend Catch Up Or …

: I’ve spent the last four years putting together a pretty awesome knife collection. I’m thinking …

: It’s been a long nine days.

: Magnet - Catholic Husband No matter where I go, they curiously pursue me. Sometimes they have an …

: ‘We Applaud Caesar For Doing The Right Thing And Stepping Down,’ Says Senator Holding …

: Activision Announces Release Of ‘Call Of Duty: Moderately Sloped Roof’ - Babylon Bee …

: Dems Pull Off Successful Insurrection - Babylon Bee According to sources, Democratic party elites …

: Barack Obama Strikes Again - WSJ Opinion As No. 2 in the Biden White House, Ms. Harris was in a key …

: Another Coronation for Kamala - WSJ Opinion Ms. Harris said on Sunday that she intends to “earn” …

: Sacred Silence - Catholic Husband There’s little refuge in the world, too few spaces for sacred …

: Splish, splash

: ‘Let’s Settle This At The Ballot Box,’ Says Party That Tried To Kick Trump Off Ballots - Babylon Bee …

: Goliath Claims He Only Lost Because He Fought David On Slightly Sloped Surface - Babylon Bee …

: Summer Break - Catholic Husband It’s another great, periodic reminder of what it means to be a …

: Quarantining the Conspiracy Swamps - WSJ Opinion Mr. Biden was employing a metaphor, however inapt …

: The Shooting of Donald Trump - WSJ Opinion The near assassination of Donald Trump could be a moment …

: Dinner in a food hall

: The world is a dangerous place. The trend towards a full-blown gerontocracy is deeply troubling. The …

: Biden Accidentally Introduces Ukraine’s Zelensky as ‘President Putin’ - WSJ “Now I want to hand it …

: I just opened the Voice Memos app and found years old recordings of my infant daughters laughing. It …

: Janet Yellen Reassures Nation That Biden’s Dementia Is Transitory - Babylon Bee Yellen’s …

: Overflight Dozens of planes fly over us everyday without our noticing, flying to destinations near and far. …

: How Biden’s Inner Circle Worked to Keep Signs of Aging Under Wraps - WSJ In April, Murray, the …

: Biden to Congressional Democrats: I’m ‘Running This Race to the End’ - WSJ President Biden dug in …

: ABC News' exclusive interview with Biden: Full transcript PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: I’ll feel as …

: My greatest fear about the future of drone delivery is what happens when the pregnant women find …

: Andrea Lawful-Sanders, WURD Radio part ways after she used questions provided by Biden’s …

: What’s Next - Catholic Husband The growth of our children is the perfect reminder that, while …

: These Men Are on the Front Lines of the Abortion-Rights Movement - WSJ “The whole point of our …

: Just about perfect.

: The ‘MAGA Supreme Court’ Doesn’t Exist - WSJ Opinion Democrats denounce the Supreme Court for …

: Biden Aides Wrote Questions for Radio Hosts Who Interviewed Him - WSJ Biden’s aides, grappling with …

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: Exploring new rails 🚉

: Readers Humans make progress and prosper when they learn new things.1 I entered the workforce in the golden …

: Elderly Surgeon Assures Patients He’s Still Lucid Between 10 A.M. And 4 P.M. - Babylon Bee Despite …

: The chaos of logbooks is always irritating to me. When I’m done, though, the sense of accomplishment …

: JPMorgan Warns Customers: Prepare to Pay for Checking Accounts - WSJ Lake said Chase is planning to …

: Biden and Democrats Have Truly Worked to ‘Beat Medicare’ - WSJ Opinion Joe Biden’s history of …

: 4th of July carry.

: Biden’s Frailty Isn’t Breaking News - WSJ Opinion In the run-up to the South Carolina primary that …

: Special guest on today’s podcast: Mary, the Mother of God

: My absolute favorite time of day is in late afternoon, when everyone naturally and simultaneously …

: Episode 267: Fireworks I catch up with the kids to hear all about their late night. 🎆

: Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

: Summer nights

: Man Successfully Corrects Someone’s Grammar But Oh No! Now He Doesn’t Have Any Friends! …

: That escalated quickly. How is it July already?

: Rediscover Philosophy Hanging above my desk, just above my line of sight, hangs my degree in Philosophy. It’s been more …

: Liberty - Catholic Husband Too much time is wasted scrolling, being anxious about a polarized …

: Top Democrats Urge Party to Stand Behind Biden - WSJ Pelosi said Biden had a bad night but that he …

: Arthur Brooks, writing in his book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier …

: Cheerful contrast.

: Currently reading: Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks 📚

: Biden Wants to Be Tough With Russia and Iran—but Wants Low Gas Prices Too - WSJ In another example …

: USA vs. Canada: A Fair And Unbiased Comparison - Babylon Bee Population Density Canada: Most …

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: A Dire Warning: Marine Biologists Are Sounding The Alarm That If Any More Red Lobsters Shut Down …

: Play-Based Childhood Giving our children their devices as on-demand babysitters is the easiest …

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: My Headspace playlist is really awesome for deep work.

: I really love the slow pace of Friday afternoons in summer.

: Adoremus in aeternum Sanctissimum Sacramentum.

: Episode 266: Vacation Bible School It’s the first day of VBS for the three big kids. They were an explosion of excitement at pick-up. …

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: Priorities - Catholic Husband Whether we set them intentionally or not, priorities are guiding our …

: FICA Every worker remembers the dread of receiving their first paycheck and seeing just how much Federal …

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: Episode 265: Bike Riding I catch up with Benedict to hear about his summer plans.

: Rough Seas On his first day in office, New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg issued a memo to his staff …

: Trump Verdict Makes Everyone Look Bad - WSJ Opinion Team Biden also needs to realize that Mr. …

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: I get why hospitals require pre-payment for services, but their estimating ability is terrible. The …

: Four-ship for Mass.

: Currently reading: Millionaire Mission by Brian Preston 📚

: Book Review: Going Infinite 📚 The story of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX captured global headlines for 18 months, and as a lover of …

: The big day is here.

: Added Security: You Now Need To Ring A Bell To Get A Target Employee To Unlock The Cabinet …

: A Blast of Trumpets - Catholic Husband But when you are at Mass, and the entrance procession is …

: Is Your Company’s 401(k) Match Unfair? - WSJ Nearly half of the $200 billion companies contribute …

: Book Review: Artemis Fowl 📚 Artemis Fowl is a book series that Alison read as a child, although I never did. Benedict got the …

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: FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg to Resign Following Report Detailing Sexual Harassment at Agency - …

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: Suddenly There Aren’t Enough Babies. The Whole World Is Alarmed. - WSJ Erica Pittman, a 45-year-old …

: IOUs - Catholic Husband We are not robots and none of us are on a perfect hockey stick growth …

: Finished reading: Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis 📚

: Clean house, still raining outside, and curled up on the couch in my office with a book. Good …

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: At a barbershop for the first time in more than 4 years. 💈

: A Tale of Three Universities - WSJ Opinion The University of Florida took a different approach. In …

: Trump’s Finger Hovers Over ‘Send’ Button As He Ponders Whether Sick Burn Worth Another $10,000 - …

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: America Honors Earth Day By Recycling Used Presidential Candidates - Babylon Bee “Most old …

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: The IRS Is Here to Help With Direct File. Oh No - WSJ Opinion Sen. Warren is selling Direct File as …

: Op-Ed: If Jesus Supports Forgiveness, How Can Christians Not Support Robbing Poor People To Pay For …

: NASA Sends Rover To Search For Intelligent Life On ‘The View’ - Babylon Bee “So far, our …

: Democrats Play Into Hamas’s Hands - WSJ Opinion You’d think the U.S. never made a mistake that …

: Biden’s Latest Lawless Student Loan Forgiveness - WSJ Opinion Mr. Biden’s new loan forgiveness is …

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: Doesn’t do it justice.

: Episode 264: Totality We had a clear view of the total solar eclipse this afternoon. The kids share their observations …

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: Mercy, Not Justice - Catholic Husband The Sacrament of Reconciliation is not a sacrament of …

: Biden Exploits a Tragic Israeli Mistake - WSJ Opinion Mr. Biden also seems to have forgotten his …

: 9 Other Groups That Desperately Need Their Own Day Of Visibility - Babylon Bee Meghan Markle: …

: How is it that no one has solved Parental Controls on computers/devices by now?

: Sequence - Catholic Husband Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of …

: The Triduum begins.

: Gone Gray Over the years, I’ve read many articles and books that discussed strategies for minimizing phone …

: Robot of the day.

: Trump-Friendly Truth Social Board to Decide When He Can Cash In - WSJ Shannon Devine, a spokeswoman …

: At Your Altar - Catholic Husband Benedict and Felicity have attended Mass weekly and, to varying …

: I set up a business phone line on my cell phone today. I bought my number from one company, ported …

: Episode 263: Taekwondo I catch up with White Belt Benedict to find out what he’s been up to at Taekwondo and the big …

: Happy 11th birthday to my blog, Catholic Husband! 🎂

: For the first time in my life, my drivers license expired.

: Renew, Refresh - Catholic Husband We are material beings, but we’re also spiritual beings. As the …

: Sunday night sunset.

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: JetBlue, Spirit Airlines Call Off $3.8 Billion Merger Deal - WSJ Attorney General Merrick Garland …

: Currently reading: Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis 📚

: Frozen - Catholic Husband No one has a right to another person. This is a foundational principle …

: Finished reading: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer 📚

: Saturday at the Symphony. 🎼

: President Biden’s State of the Union Address 2024 – Analysis and Updates - WSJ Taxpayers at …

: Mainstream Media Warn If Trump Is Elected He Might Indict His Political Enemies, Imprison …

: John Kerry Is Stepping Down as Climate Envoy at Age 80. He Isn’t Going Quietly. - WSJ Then Kerry …

: Supreme Court Rules Donald Trump Can Stay on Colorado Primary Ballot - WSJ The court unanimously …

: Talent - Catholic Husband … these parables put on full display the genius of Jesus that can …

: IRS puts 125,000 high-income individuals not filing tax returns on notice, to recoup millions owed - …

: Prediction: FDIC seizes New York Community Bank at market close, reopens Monday under new ownership.

: A bit of an odd day.

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: Pentagon Finds It Properly Handled Austin’s Hospitalization - WSJ The Pentagon found it did nothing …

: More Important Things - Catholic Husband My children need to complete their school assignments, but …

: AT&T to Reimburse Customers Struck by Outage - WSJ A $5 credit to eligible accounts will appear …

: Americans have racked up a trillion dollars in credit card debt. That’s actually OK - WTOP News The …

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: Hunter Biden Shows Joe Is No Longer in Control of the Plot - WSJ Opinion With Jenga pieces flying …

: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Cases Imperil the Rule of Law - WSJ Opinion In Delaware, Chancellor …

: Biden’s Student Loan Boast: The Supreme Court ‘Didn’t Stop Me’ - WSJ Opinion But worst of all is …

: Stay-At-Home Mom Lets Loose, Mixes Lights And Darks On Cold Wash Cycle - Babylon Bee As of …

: 70° and sunny.

: All of my appliances sing a slightly different song when they complete their cycles. Laundry day is …

: Early voting is a wonderful thing for parents! 🇺🇸

: Crystal Mountain Alison and I think of vacation in the same way. While some people prefer new adventures and …

: Can Loose Lips Sink an Alliance? - WSJ NATO calls itself the most successful military alliance in …

: Oh the hours of entertainment that children can get from a single big box. 📦

: I hate that Apple is automatically using AI to generate transcripts for all podcasts on Apple …

: Episode 262: Ski Trip Back from vacation, we catch up with the three skiers. ⛷️

: I’ve been trying to use Brick when I’m downstairs and away from my computer. More …

: Refrigerator robots.

: Book Review: Dead Fall 📚 I finally did it. After nearly five years of reading, I finally made it through the full Scot …

: Currently reading: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer 📚

: 6,570 - Catholic Husband It’s easy to get bogged down in the daily repetition, but when I take the …

: Dave Ramsey Advises Trump To Use Snowball Method, Pay Off Smallest Legal Judgment First - Babylon …

: Nothing beats your own bed. 🛌

: Snowy day ⛷️

: Currently reading: He Leadeth Me by Walter J. Ciszek, S.J. 📚

: Snowfall. ❄️

: Contend - Catholic Husband If you find yourself in line for Confession this Lent, lamenting your …

: Finished reading: Dead Fall by Brad Thor 📚

: Tucker Carlson Says He Is Interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin - WSJ “Most Americans have …

: Book Review: Rising Tiger 📚 I’m almost caught up on the Scot Harvath series and continue to enjoy new geopolitical dynamics that …

: Start Now - Catholic Husband First thing in the morning, tomorrow will be waiting with its pristine …

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: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - USCCB Daily Readings Rising very early before dawn, he left and …

: Finished reading: Rising Tiger by Brad Thor 📚

: Slowly, but surely, we’re pushing the boundaries of trying to escape reality. Humans have …

: Biden Names Elmo New Press Secretary - Babylon Bee “Elmo is so happy to be here! Elmo loves …

: Biden to Visit East Palestine, Ohio, One Year After Train Derailment - WSJ The trip would mark the …

: Intelligence Reveals Details of U.N. Agency Staff’s Links to Oct. 7 Attack - WSJ Six United Nations …

: Platitudes - Catholic Husband The books of the Bible in the Canon of Scripture were written in …

: The Trump-MAGA Purge - WSJ Opinion “Nikki ‘Birdbrain’ Haley is very bad for the Republican Party …

: Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Gets Four-Month Sentence for Defying Jan. 6 Committee - WSJ “You were …

: Book Review: Black Ice 📚 Another great book in the Scot Harvath series. We’re out of the doldrums and Scot is back on the …

: The Money-Market Bonanza Is Over. So Is Now the Time for Stocks? - WSJ The S&P and Dow both hit …

: The Labor Union That Defeated Amazon Is Fighting for Survival - WSJ The union is “dealing with a …

: The GOP Wants Pure, Uncut Trumpism as Haley’s Path Forward Narrows - WSJ What the GOP’s most loyal …

: Gracious Trump Runs Out To Welcome Prodigal DeSantis Back Home - Babylon Bee “This son of …

: Daily Burn - Catholic Husband You will encounter stress and temptation every day. The only question …

: The 2024 Republican Choice - WSJ It also isn’t clear Mr. Trump could attract first-rate advisers. …

: Tim Scott to Endorse Trump for GOP Nomination, in Blow to Haley - WSJ The endorsement is another …

: Currently reading: Rising Tiger by Brad Thor 📚

: Apple Changes Its App Store Policy. Critics Call the Moves ‘Outrageous.’ - WSJ Apple’s new fees …

: Aide to Lloyd Austin asked ambulance to arrive quietly to defense secretary’s home, 911 call shows - …

: Chasm - Catholic Husband Our priests need the full grace and benefit of our Eucharist Lord to …

: Finished reading: Black Ice by Brad Thor 📚

: Glaring Questions Remain Over Defense Secretary Austin’s Transfer Of Authority - The War Zone …

: Hertz Selling 20,000 EVs in the U.S., to Reinvest in Gas-Powered Vehicles - WSJ Hertz said Thursday …

: Biden Backs Defense Chief Austin, Won’t Take Resignation if Offered - WSJ “There [are] no plans, or …

: A little fun at tea time. 🦩

: Biden Has a Second-Term Wish List. Congress Could Spoil His Plans. - WSJ “Donald Trump’s campaign,” …

: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s Hospitalization Deepens Mystery of His Absence - WSJ He has by …

: Unraveled - Catholic Husband While deeply sad, the unraveling of this universal human experience …

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: Late Sunday snack.

: Book Review: Near Dark 📚 Thor’s change of direction, which began in Backlash, continues in Near Dark. Scot Harvath continues …

: ‘You Know, These Fine Citizens May Really Have A Point And I’d Like To Learn More About …

: Claudine Gay Gives Tearful Resignation Speech Entitled ‘Gettysburg Address’ - Babylon …

: Currently reading: Black Ice by Brad Thor 📚

: Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns After Plagiarism Allegations, Campus Antisemitism Backlash - …

: Finished reading: Near Dark by Brad Thor 📚

: Trailhead - Catholic Husband Plans are great things, but life doesn’t move in a linear …

: A year of fits and starts, but I got it done.

: Year in Books: 2023 Here are the books I finished reading in 2023.

: Detroit Pistons Relegated To WNBA - Babylon Bee WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert welcomed the new …

: Francis Collins Has Regrets, but Too Few - WSJ Dr. Collins continued: “So you attach infinite value …

: I love the way the tops of the trees are stretching to grab the last few rays of sunlight.

: Apple Wins Temporary Reprieve as U.S. Court Pauses Watch Ban - WSJ Apple won a temporary reprieve …

: Book Review: Backlash 📚 For the first 17 books in the series, Brad Thor adopted a “ripped-from-the-headlines” approach to …

: Currently reading: Near Dark by Brad Thor 📚

: It looks like my end of year web design project for 2023 is adding a color nav bar to my website!

: Episode 261: Christmas Trains Benedict introduces a (mostly) new tradition.

: Finished reading: Backlash by Brad Thor 📚

: Where Americans Invested Their Money in 2023, in Six Charts - WSJ Investors have piled into …

: Currently reading: Backlash by Brad Thor 📚

: Stillness - Catholic Husband The message is simple. Though our hearts may yearn to be known, …

: All is calm, all is bright. Merry Christmas!

: What my daughter does when I tell her to put away her shoes. 🥿

: Finished reading: Spymaster by Brad Thor 📚

: The stockings were hung by the chimney with care 🎅🏻

: We Aren’t Posting on Social Media as Much Anymore. Will We Ever? - WSJ The reasons are varied: …

: First day of winter. ❄️

: Conservative Bishops Push Back Against Pope Francis on Same-Sex Blessings - WSJ Francis didn’t …

: Book Review: Use of Force 📚 After reading my first Brad Thor book in 2019, I’ve almost completed my goal of reading the entire …

: Episode 260: Two Front Teeth Just in time for Christmas, Felicity has lost her two front teeth. 🦷

: Statement of USCCB on Vatican’s Document Addressing Pastoral Blessings - USCCB “The Declaration …

: I love the look of contrails at sunrise.

: Currently reading: Spymaster by Brad Thor 📚

: Vatican Issues Guidelines for Same-Sex Blessings - WSJ The pope’s letter and Monday’s guidelines …

: Counterfeit Sacrament - Catholic Husband Today, in the midst of the smoke, fog, and confusion …

: Finished reading: Use of Force by Brad Thor 📚

: Decoration station. 🎄

: Episode 259: Decorating Cookies With 8 days until Christmas, it’s time to get our Christmas Cookies decorated and ready for …

: There’s something magical about reading a contract in its entirety. Reading can save you a lot …

: Best Christmas Gifts For Christians Of Each Denomination - Babylon Bee Catholics: A bumper sticker …

: ‘It’s A Great Time To Buy A House,’ Says Realtor Who Gets Paid If You Buy A House …

: A photo has been removed — can I still use it? - Unsplash Please keep in mind our photos are …

: Markets are Rallying. How to Make the Most of Them. - WSJ Stocks have erased almost all their …

: He’s Wanted for Wirecard’s Missing $2 Billion. He’s Now Suspected of Being a Russian Spy. - WSJ …

: Book Review: Foreign Agent 📚 Another great Brad Thor read. I mentioned this in a previous review, but I really enjoyed getting to …

: Soft morning light.

: Currently reading: Use of Force by Brad Thor 📚

: Episode 258: Lost Everyone has lost something.

: It must be the end of the year. I’m getting inspired to start big web projects and overhaul my …

: Finished reading: Foreign Agent by Brad Thor 📚

: Some Greater Glory - Catholic Husband Glory in ancient times was often found in battle. Seeking it, …

: Penn President, Board Chair Resign After Furor Over Comments on Campus Antisemitism - WSJ Private …

: Alaska Airlines Pilot Accused of Trying to Cut Engines Midflight Avoids Attempted Murder Charges - …

: It’s email marketing list unsubscribing season. 🎄

: Venezuela Ramps Up Threat to Annex Part of Guyana - WSJ The U.S. in October eased economic …

: Fraud has made major purchases a total pain.

: Binance and the End of Crypto’s Dream to Escape From Government - WSJ What does crypto have to …

: Just War - Catholic Husband Although armed conflict should always be a last resort, it’s a lawful …

: Swiss precision.

: Squirrel Wearing MAGA Hat Seen Scampering Away From Falling National Christmas Tree - Babylon Bee …

: Pope Francis Punishes Conservative U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke, One of His Most Vocal Critics - WSJ …

: Book Review: The Billion Dollar Spy 📚 I’ve always loved espionage, and I was excited to pick up this well-reviewed book. Unfortunately, I …

: Nikki Haley Backed by Koch Network in Bid to Block Trump From 2024 GOP Nomination - WSJ the latest …

: Buybuy Baby Is Back—and Opening Stores Again - WSJ The new owners of Buybuy Baby recently reopened …

: Aslan’s Roar - Catholic Husband Whenever the forces of evil are on the march, and victory in …

: Finished reading: The Billion Dollar Spy by David E. Hoffman 📚

: Son is a pretty good packer.

: Wouldn’t be a drive home from vacation without 90% of smooth travel and the last 10% …

: New day dawning.

: Call me Captain.

: Washington Quietly Scrapped a Plan to Save Homeowners Thousands of Dollars - WSJ Fannie and Freddie …

: Sunrise at the lake.

: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Agrees to Step Down, Plead Guilty - WSJ Changpeng Zhao is scheduled to …

: OpenAI Employees Threaten to Quit Unless Board Resigns After Sam Altman Was Fired as CEO - WSJ The …

: Cave exploring.

: Moment of Conversion - Catholic Husband Those they may be fleeting, grabbing hold of these turning …

: A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. Matthew …

: ‘We Cannot Be Associated With Elon Musk,’ Says Tim Cook While Shaking Hands With Brutal …

: My favorite kind of driver is the one who goes 10-under in the left lane, and then in a construction …

: Currently reading: Foreign Agent by Brad Thor 📚

: Seen on the fence.

: Episode 257: Redacted The contents of this episode are for authorized listeners only.

: When children get hold of the newspaper, every picture gets a mustache.

: 45 Things Trump Is Promising For His Second Term - Babylon Bee Make the southern border an epic …

: Post-Reconciliation views.

: Man’s Day Sure Would Brighten Up If An A-10 Warthog Would Fly Overhead Right About Now - …

: Misty morning.

: Episode 256: Origami Some of my students have enrolled in an elective.

: South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Suspends Republican Presidential Campaign - WSJ Scott’s exit follows …

: Breaking Faith - Catholic Husband Throughout Church history, there are many periods when the Church …

: Pope Francis Fires Bishop For Being Too Catholic - Babylon Bee “Bishop Strickland had the …

: Cain Calls For Ceasefire After Killing Abel - Babylon Bee “It’s time to put a stop to …

: Episode 255: Benedict Press A new business opened up this summer and ChetCast has the exclusive!

: First Knife Mod After nearly four years as a collector, I finally completed my first knife mod. Benchmade Bugout …

: Pope Francis Fires Conservative U.S. Bishop - WSJ The cardinal’s statement on Saturday said that …

: Love the Path - Catholic Husband Every step of a marathon is not a joy, but crossing the finish …

: Foretaste - Catholic Husband Life is not easy, and in moments of stress, exhaustion, and …

: A Job Well Done - Catholic Husband No matter what your role is in the division of labor, if you’ve …

: Fed to Propose Lowering Debit-Card Swipe Fees - WSJ A section within the 2010 Dodd-Frank law called …

: Palestinian Lives Matter, Except to Hamas - WSJ Opinion Blaming Israel for these civilian …

: Nobody for Speaker of the House - WSJ Opinion What kind of an idiot mutineer takes over the …

: Fresh Start - Catholic Husband We get so few fresh starts in life. When they do come alone, it’s …

: Automakers Have Big Hopes for EVs; Buyers Aren’t Cooperating - WSJ Still, many consumers are …

: Steve Scalise Quits House Speaker Race - WSJ More than 150 lawmakers from both sides of the aisle …

: Every Single Thing - Catholic Husband I’ve had to physically touch every single item that we own, …

: Beautiful ending.

: Pope Francis Softens Vatican’s Ban on Blessing Gay Couples - WSJ The pope suggested that such …

: Natural Conclusions - Catholic Husband Everything in my life is about to change, as we set off on a …

: Episode 254: C90GT At the airport, from inside a plane.

: We still haven’t solved extended power outages.

: Bend, Don’t Break - Catholic Husband The only way to succeed each day is to inject plenty of …

: Walmart pickup order missing three items. Chatbot doesn’t give you the option to report an item …

: Scriptural Confession - Catholic Husband Despite my failings, God always reminds me of the …

: …put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you …

: At this point, the “Buy Apple or Die” marketing line is gauche.

: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Launches Formal Biden Impeachment Probe - WSJ Democrats have painted …

: Georgia Special Grand Jury Recommended Charges Against Lindsey Graham, Others in Election Probe - …

: How is it that websites still struggle with Safari?

: Potential Energy - Catholic Husband We can’t always see the change happening, especially within …

: Late summer storms.

: The Genius of Mass - Catholic Husband For one hour a week, we have to do none of that. We don’t …

: Bicyclist Wants To Be Treated Like A Car But Also Be Able To Just Kinda Break The Rules When He …

: Bottomless Tasks - Catholic Husband Life is impermanent, always ebbing and flowing. By definition, …

: There’s nothing like the first breath of fall at the end of a hot summer. 🍁

: Book Review: My Father’s House 📚 I almost always read nonfiction books. I was in the Apple audiobooks section and this one was in a …

: Legal challenges to Biden’s student loan plans have borrowers anxious ahead of payment restart - The …

: Disrupt - Catholic Husband To grow as a person, as a spouse, as a parent, and as a Catholic, we …

: 75 Hard Yesterday, I completed the 75 Hard challenge. Since mid-winter, and through much of spring, I had a …

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: I bought the Relient K album Forget and Not Slow Down the day it came out in 2009, my senior year of …

: Merrick Garland Names David Weiss as Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Investigation - WSJ Garland …

: Joe Biden Officially Wishes Student Loans Away By Blowing On Dandelion - The Onion I realize that …

: Letters

: Finished reading: My Father’s House by Joseph O’Connor 📚

: Inconvenience - Catholic Husband When we let inconvenience loom large in our minds, we miss an …

: U.S. Warns of Trade Fight Over Canada’s Digital-Tax Plan - WSJ Freeland said that Canadian …

: These Financial Advisors Say ‘No Thanks’ to Helping Rich Clients Get Richer - WSJ Advisers like …

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: Report: U.S. Will Now Need A Co-Signer To Purchase A Used Ford Taurus | Babylon Bee “Wow. I …

: Book Review: Code of Conduct 📚 After a slow start to the year, I’m rolling through these books! Brad Thor’s series is almost a …

: Done.

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: Finished reading: Code of Conduct by Brad Thor 📚

: Aide Pushes Cart Through Halls Of Congress Yelling ‘Bring Out Your Dead!’ - Babylon Bee …

: Are You At A Nursing Home Or The U.S. Senate Chamber? 9 Clues To Look For - Babylon Bee Nursing …

: MAGA Republicans Convene In Underground Lair To Turn Planet’s Heat Dial Up Three More Notches …

: Book Review: Atomic Habits 📚 With over 112k 5-star rating on Amazon, there’s clearly something here. James Clear crystalizes his …

: What happens when children are left unattended with the dog.

: Book Review: Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle 📚 Ben Macintyre is my favorite historian/author, and he did not disappoint in this one. The story of …

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: Currently reading: The Billion Dollar Spy by David E. Hoffman 📚

: Finished reading: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben Macintyre 📚

: Trump Indicted For Murder Of Tupac - Babylon Bee Authorities now believe Trump fired a Glock …

: Trump Campaign Hoping To Lock Up GOP Nomination With Third Indictment - Babylon Bee “KEEP …

: Restart - Catholic Husband The best way to succeed in any plan, program, or life change agenda is …

: FDA Acknowledges Harm of Oral Contraceptives While Its Own Panel of Advisors Push to Make Drug …

: Paying Student Loans Again Could Feel Like a 5% Pay Cut - WSJ Yannelis and his co-authors found …

: EPA Launches Green Bank for Climate Funding in Low-Income Areas - WSJ This cash is seen as critical …

: Finished reading: Atomic Habits by James Clear 📚

: Scholars Believe Explosive Growth Of The Early Church Was Due To Christians Being Allowed To Eat …

: CPI Report Shows Inflation Eased to 3% in June - WSJ So-called core consumer prices, which excludes …

: They Had Great Credit Scores. Then They Retired - WSJ living on a fixed income and paying off old …

: Book Review: Soundtracks 📚 This book came out more than two years ago, and I was part of the pre-order. I just got around to …

: Trust - Catholic Husband We all have prayers to which the answer is a resounding, “No.” …

: Embarrassing: Scientist Invents Lab-Grown Beef Only To Realize Cows Exist - Babylon Bee …

: Hottest Days Ever? Don’t Believe It - WSJ Opinion It isn’t plausible to characterize Earth’s …

: Millions of People Booted From Medicaid After Pandemic - WSJ Enrollment in the health program for …

: Banks’ Newest Fed Headache: Nonstop Instant Payments - WSJ Under an existing system called ACH …

: Finished reading: Soundtracks by Jon Acuff 📚

: Consumers to Face New Limits on Private Short-Term Health Insurance - WSJ Under a proposed rule, …

: Everyone Wants Interest on Their Deposits. That’s Bad for Main Street Banks. - WSJ The Fed’s hikes …

: Sparklers 🇺🇸

: Finished reading: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by …

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: What the Supreme Court’s Rejection of Student-Loan Forgiveness Means for You - WSJ Millions …

: Report Blames Top Biden Officials for Failures During Afghanistan Exit - WSJ U.S. Embassy staff in …

: Supreme Court Strikes Down Biden’s Student-Loan Forgiveness Plan - WSJ As a presidential candidate …

: Why does every website have auto play videos now? I just want to read.

: They got your vote twice, and all you got was a lousy student loan payment. 🤡🤡🤡

: Harvard To Get Around Affirmative Action Ban By Asking You Whether You Prefer BBQ, Ranch, Or Soy …

: “But, look, 13 million jobs, again, when you think about how Americans feel better about their …

: The Espionage Act’s Ugly, Un-American History - WSJ Opinion The U.S. must prosecute spies and …

: EV Startup Lordstown, Once an Ohio Town’s Savior, Files for Bankruptcy - WSJ Lordstown once said it …

: A sense of trepidation overcomes me when I first open my inbox in the morning. 📥

: More | Catholic Husband The real problem is that we’re reaching for the wrong “more.” We seek a net …

: Hunter Biden’s ‘Fair’ Tax Share - WSJ Opinion The IRS team recommended that Hunter be …

: Episode 253: The Director In a ChetCast exclusive, up-and-coming film director Benedict sits down for a rare interview to …

: Toyota’s ‘Prone-to-Tears President’ Taps the Brakes on EVs - WSJ Toyoda’s perception of himself as …

: Why You Shouldn’t Always Tell Your Bank How Much You Make - WSJ A higher credit limit is generally …

: Four hours of internet outage can either be a complete disaster or rocket fuel for productivity. 🚀

: U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia - WSJ “Ultimately, the question of …

: Episode 252: Summer Solstice It’s the first day of summer! The kids share their goals for the season, and how they’ll spend their …

: Tongues Of Fire Come To Rest On Biden And Fetterman As They Speak In Unknown Languages | Babylon Bee …

: Sixth Guy Kicking Himself For Leaving The Company Before Five Guys Hit It Big | Babylon Bee …

: Fatherless | Catholic Husband Instead of minimizing their importance, or treating them like …

: Teamsters Vote to Authorize UPS Strike as Contract Talks Continue - WSJ The union has said that a …

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: China Assures Warships Heading For Taiwan Are Just Meteorological Warships - Babylon Bee “We …

: Biden Says He’ll Shoot Down Chinese Spy Balloon As Soon As He’s Done Letting It Spy - Babylon Bee …

: The Market Tanked, but Americans Kept Piling Money Into Their 401(k)s - WSJ About 90% of investors …

: A Consumption Tax Is the Shock Our Broken System Needs - WSJ Opinion Others complain that the rate …

: Biden Shows Off New Electric Car That Can Hold Over 17 Boxes Of Classified Documents - Babylon Bee …

: Biden Administration to Propose Rule to Lower Credit-Card Late Fees - WSJ “Many Americans believe …

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: I’m owed a refund, but the IRS tried to charge me a $7 underpayment on estimated payments …

: Biden Claps In Amazement After FBI Agent Pulls Classified Document From Behind His Ear - The Onion …

: The State Wealth-Tax Alliance - WSJ Opinion Including federal levies, this means politicians would …

: McCarthy Kicks Two Democrats Off House Intelligence Panel - WSJ “I think it’s just another body …

: White House Proudly Hangs ‘1 Day Without Classified Documents Discovered At President’s …

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: Amazon to Wind Down Charity-Donation Program AmazonSmile - WSJ “After almost a decade, the program …

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: Man Pops Car Hood, Thus Exhausting His Knowledge Of How Cars Work - Babylon Bee A neighbor stopped …

: First Bank Account Hard to find for kid, Managed and got it open. He’s up and running!

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: Just opened my son’s first checking account and Roth IRA. He’s pretty excited!

: Heavy Maintenance I don’t look forward To car repairs with the kids. Tired, but was good.

: First Paycheck First day on the job, Son finished project, got paid. Very big smile!

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: Ph.D. Students of the World, Unite - WSJ Opinion In the private economy, unions face limits on …

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: Low Pressure Unusually long, Won’t build in until Thursday. Will be a long week.

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: Late Errands Long, quiet Sunday. Took nap, then ran some errands. Nice to take it slow.

: If you don’t have cold brew, or you don’t have heavy whipping cream, you’re not a coffee shop.

: Finished reading: Act of War by Brad Thor 📚

: Family Grocery Shopping Went inside, so strange; In a group, even stranger! Delicious dinner!

: Kamala Harris Assures Public No One Has Given Her Single Classified Document - The Onion “Please …

: Done on Friday Accomplished rare feat, Work and school done by Friday. The weekend is ours!

: Crypto.com Cuts 20% of Staff, Citing Economic Hurdles and FTX Collapse - WSJ Crypto.com is cutting …

: Christmas gift from Alison, a reusable tea bag.

: FAA Pilot-Alert System Breakdown Followed Years of Warnings - WSJ Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D., …

: Read Aloud Kid Son picked up a book, Sisters sat; he read aloud. A pretty cool thing.

: Is there anyplace that Biden didn’t stash classified docs? Bottom line: either we’re classifying way …

: Cleaned Up List Task list overflows, Afternoon to clean it up. Start back at zero.

: What is a NOTAM? - Federal Aviation Administration Changed the acronym NOTAM from Notice to Airmen …

: No Energy Completely wiped out, Schoolwork left undone. Kids glad. Early bed tonight.

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: Beautiful sky.

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: Mass, Live Sunday morning, up. Back at Church; this is quite nice! See you all next week.

: Yard Games Got as Christmas gifts, All played outside together. Kids beat me; no shock.

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: Remaining Avengers Team Up To Battle Snow Plow - Babylon Bee Using Hawkeye’s accident as a …

: AOC Asks Why We Need A House Speaker Since Everyone Already Has Headphones - Babylon Bee The room …

: Lots of Errands Brutal scheduling, Bunching is good, but come on! Can’t do all at once.

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: Celsius Network Wins Ownership Rights to Customer Crypto Deposits - WSJ A bankruptcy judge ruled …

: Teaching Math Third grade math lessons, I learned poorly the first time. Now I’m the class ace!

: Episode 250: Poetry & Stories We’re back to school in the new year. The kids stop by to share some of their recent school work.

: Retail Fraud Bought a new car seat. Got home, wrong one inside. Darn. To the store I go.

: DocuSign is a very nice tool.

: New for 2023, Applied Bioethics Magazine is free to read on the web. Enjoy! ⚕️

: Order Restored Messy for a week, Kids pitched in, house all cleaned up. Back to normal ops.

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: Knocked-Out Woke up, stomach hurt! Stayed in bed all day; not good! Better by night time.

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: Currently reading: Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ascension Press 📚

: New year, day 1.

: Book Review: The Great Adventure Bible 📚 It took much longer than it should have, but I finally read God’s book. Using the _Bible in a Year_ …

: A Bit Much Just a single month, Three different viruses. Yuck. Hopefully the end!

: The Trump Tax Return Precedent - WSJ Opinion Mr. Trump appears to have hired legions of lawyers to …

: Episode 249: Sewing Tips The house is finally clean, so I catch up with Felicity and Benedict who are working on a few of …

: Finished reading: Holy Bible: The Great Adventure Catholic Bible by Ascension Press 📚

: Made it to the finish.

: Work or Clean Messy house, and yet, Would like the weekend off. So, Work now, tidy then.

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: Just passed 7 years of journaling every day. 📓

: Sick Kids Been sick for a month, May I propose we just not? Ready for a break.

: Morning Sewing Christmas sewing kit, So why not sew this morning? She made rapid gains.

: Reading Under Tree Freezing cold outside, Son chooses books under tree. Looks like jacket helped.

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: Christmas dinner grilling.

: Sitting on the Stairs A quiet start, then, Kids come down the stairs. Party! A joyous morning.

: Quiet start to Christmas.

: Christmas Eve Clean-Up Santa hates a mess; That’s how I was raised. We cleaned, Now house is ready! …

: Silent night, holy night

: The House Pretends to Call in Sick - WSJ Opinion Members sign a letter, available on the House …

: Cascade of Errors Dinner: power out. Later, back on. But, oh no! Pipes are frozen!

: Power is out, fire is on.

: Christmas Tree Lot Guy So Ready For Annual 46-Week Vacation - The Onion Martin went on to stress …

: 10 Awesome Christmas Gifts For Your Homeschooled Child - Babylon Bee A book of small words: To help …

: Still haven’t used Stage Manager.

: Target Drive-Up Just needed one thing. Drove over, every spot full! Well, never mind then.

: Order Placed A new business line, All the dots almost complete. This is happening.

: Brother Reads Around town errands, Son reads aloud to sisters. They are all quiet!

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: Christmas cookie day. 🎄🎅🏻

: Clean House A daily struggle, Keeping the mess in check, away. Done; satisfying.

: Pre-dawn is my most productive time block. 👨🏻‍💻

: Gate Comes Down Small girl growing up, Master of the stairs up and down. Top gate came down. Nice!

: Rest is Best Three of four are sick. Calling it; take the day off. No day off for Dad.

: Hello, Neighbors Moved in years ago, Finally met my neighbors. They were pretty chill.

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: Office Christmas Party My first one in years. Kids had a wonderful time; All made some new friends.

: Push Through Mondays are busy. Laundry, school, work must be done. Glad when it’s over.

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: Soft Morning Glow Hard to start early, Christmas tree is nice in dark, Metaphorically.

: Coffee Shop Work Kids and Dad sit down; They do school, I do my work. Coworking remotes.

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: Morning prayer by the soft light of the tree. 🎄

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: Congressional Negotiators Start to Run Out of Time on Full-Year Spending Bill - WSJ The National …

: Back at my desk, and way behind. 🏃🏻

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: Flu, Day 2 Woke up much past two; In bed for the day again. Try again Tuesday?

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: Train Rides Again Three years since last time, Kids didn’t forget a thing. Fun time had by all.

: Polar Express.

: Toy Closet Showdown The place was a mess. Kids couldn’t hang; Dad stepped in. Cautionary tale.

: Here’s your first look at the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber - Task & Purpose When the …

: I think its incredible that no one on YouTube has ever paid interest on their credit cards.

: Book Review: Hidden Order 📚 I’ve been so slammed with work this year that my reading time has taken a serious hit. I wanted to …

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: End Vanguard’s ESG Meddling With Utilities - WSJ Opinion Asset managers like Vanguard then use …

: My son, on his own, decided to make a contribution to our Christmas decor. 🎄

: All of the erasers on my children’s pencils are almost 100% used. I guess that makes them good …

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: Tweetbot Maker Tapbots Working on ‘Ivory’ Mastodon App - MacRumors Ivory has a design …

: Finished reading: Hidden Order by Brad Thor 📚

: One Day Laundry Unusually rare, Laundry done, away: one day. Don’t expect to last.

: Ten (2022)

: The Toddler & The Button “Press button, Daddy?” “Yay! Press button! I win! …

: True Gratitude - Catholic Husband Amid this pause, we collectively take a breath and focus on …

: Tree Decorating Lights strung on the floor, Plugged in. Tempting to resist, Got a good pic, tho.

: Vatican Says China Broke Agreement on Bishops - WSJ Since 2018, neither Beijing nor the Vatican has …

: Attic Nice when it’s cool out, Though a big job left undone. Maybe in the spring?

: Shock of color.

: Vatican Tells Catholics How to Make ‘Faith-Consistent’ Investments - WSJ They call for “proactive …

: Remote Work Went to the office; No internet. Coffee shop: Math, business, & play!

: FAA: Pilots should be capable of flying aircraft manually when needed “Multiple crashes have …

: Backers of Farmworker Visa Overhaul Make Year-End Push for Immigrant Labor Deal - WSJ A bill …

: Internet down at the office, so impromptu work/school session at the local coffee shop.

: Ukrainian Hospital Stymied Russians With Defiant Doctors and a Fake Covid Outbreak - WSJ By August, …

: Relaxing Thanksgiving Work in the morning, Rain throughout the day. Cozy, Warm Thanksgiving meal.

: Currently reading: Hidden Order by Brad Thor 📚

: Thanksgiving table.

: Gentle music in the background, heavy rain in the vicinity, working away on my websites at my desk. …

: Episode 248: Thanksgiving Jokes I stop by the kitchen to talk to the chefs and see how dinner is coming along.

: I’ve got that very deep feeling of rest and relaxation that comes with the end-of-year …

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: I don’t know what happened to Safari in this year’s upgrade cycle, but I just switched …

: Biden Administration Extends Pause on Federal Student Loan Payments - WSJ Payments were set to …

: Enjoy Today - Catholic Husband Each day may not feel like a gift, but they all have little …

: Saturday fire.

: FTX Fraud Scandal: Here’s What You Should Know - Babylon Bee A quick Google search revealed that …

: Torrents of Mercy - Catholic Husband There is no limiting principle to God’s mercy; that’s one …

: Fetterman Realizes American Dream Of Living With Parents Til You’re 50 And Then Getting A …

: It Takes Too Long to Count Votes - WSJ Opinion Florida managed to count seven million votes within …

: Moving in Together Doesn’t Match the Financial Benefits of Marriage, but Why? - WSJ “We’re already …

: Donald Trump Rallies for . . . Donald Trump - WSJ Opinion But his focus on his own prospects, and …

: Constant Renewal - Catholic Husband Impermanence is the nature of life; things are always in motion …

: Suspect in Paul Pelosi Assault Lived in U.S. Illegally, Immigration Officials Say - WSJ The man …

: Doctors Should Prescribe Opioids for People in Pain, CDC Says - WSJ Federal officials said …

: Election Deniers The President got on to Election Deniers last night. Good on him, he’s 100% right. Election …

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: After Ignoring Attacks On Churches & Pro-Lifers, Media Decides Political Violence Worth Covering …

: Overrun - Catholic Husband The feeling of being overrun with sin is a tool of the devil. As CS …

: Michigan’s Education Failure - WSJ Opinion Ms. Whitmer says children were out of classrooms only …

: Will a Heat Pump Save Money on Your Energy Bill This Winter? - WSJ Heat pumps are a potential …

: The Emperor Has No Clothes - Catholic Husband The truth is, people respect those who admit their …

: President Rumpelstiltskin - WSJ Opinion Mr. Biden also neglected to give any credit to the …

: Dad Has Family Arrive At Airport Before It’s Even Built - Babylon Bee Pro Dad and savvy world …

: Biden’s Top 2023 Priority: Abortion - WSJ Opinion Not lowering the price of gas or home heating …

: Jill Biden To Dress Up As Real Doctor For Halloween - Babylon Bee sources also confirmed that …

: Share Your Best Work - Catholic Husband The truth of the matter is that you are your worst critic; …

: Mortgage Rates Hit 6.92%, a 20-Year High - WSJ A buyer that earns the median household income and …

: Saudi Arabia Defied U.S. Warnings Ahead of OPEC+ Production Cut - WSJ U.S. officials called their …

: The Sexualization of Everything - Catholic Husband True human connection is authentic, emotional, …

: Congress Likely to Change Rules for IRA Catch-Up Contributions - WSJ “These changes to the catch-up …

: Trump’s ‘Death Wish’ Rhetoric - WSJ Opinion Five weeks from Election Day, Mr. Trump could be …

: Balance - Catholic Husband My days are stuffed with tasks, to-dos, school, and work, but I’m also …

: Six States Sue to Block Biden Student Debt Cancellation Plan - WSJ “Republican officials from these …

: Hero: DeSantis Flies Hurricane Ian To Martha’s Vineyard - Babylon Bee “I’ll tell …

: Congress Signs Up For $40 Billion Per Month Ukraine+ Subscription - Babylon Bee To avoid fighting …

: Episode 247: NASA We took the kids on a surprise trip to NASA. They join me on this beautiful fall morning to discuss …

: Plese Destroy - Catholic Husband It was the perfect teachable moment. We talked about how what he …

: Toyota Engages With Critics of Its EV Push - WSJ Toyota has said it believes hybrids can reduce …

: Joe Manchin Releases Bill to Speed Up Energy Projects as Lawmakers Balk - WSJ Sen. Jeff Merkley …

: New York Attorney General Sues Trump, His Company on Fraud Allegations - WSJ A spokeswoman for the …

: Legal Challenges to Student Loan Forgiveness Loom Before Midterms - WSJ Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., …

: The Pope Abandons Cardinal Zen - WSJ Opinion On a return flight from Kazakhstan Thursday, the pope …

: A Single Spark - Catholic Husband That’s the funny thing about inertia; it’s so hard to overcome, …

: Father Living His Best Life During Those 3 Hours On Saturday Morning When He’s The Only One Up …

: Walmart, Target Urge Lawmakers to Pass Bill Taking Aim at Visa, Mastercard Fees - WSJ In a letter …

: It’s always a good day when I get to climb into an airplane.

: The Man From Rivian Who Wants to Change How We Buy Cars - WSJ Dealers and state lawmakers who …

: A Sanctuary City Spectacle - WSJ Opinion This political moralizing is easier than actually doing …

: Martha’s Vineyard Lovingly Welcomes Immigrants To Any Other Part Of America - Babylon Bee …

: NASA Johnson Space Center We took our kids on a surprise trip to the Johnson Space Center in Houston for a chance to tour the …

: Boeing 747 carrying Space Shuttle Independence

: U.S. Inflation Eased Slightly to 8.3% in August - WSJ So-called core CPI, which excludes often …

: Trump Voters Put Biden Signs In Their Yards So That The FBI Will Pass Over Them - Babylon Bee Fears …

: Freedom Squandered - Catholic Husband Freedom is not free, and even now, there are Americans …

: Never Forget 🇺🇸

: Solid start.

: Democrats for MAGA Republicans - WSJ Opinion By one estimate, Democrats have spent more than $40 …

: Policies Pushing Electric Vehicles Show Why Few People Want One - WSJ Opinion We constantly hear …

: Democrats Were the First Election Deniers - WSJ Opinion On the House floor in 2005, the ranking …

: UPS is very bad at logistics.

: Biden Is Angry but Not Serious - WSJ Opinion Mr. Biden sounded like an overwrought sophomore by …

: Biden’s Student-Debt-Forgiveness Plan May Cost Up to $1 Trillion, Challenging Deficit Goals - WSJ …

: How slow is UPS Ground? It will take 3 days for them to deliver me a package that is currently 1 …

: Liz Truss’s Inheritance: A U.K. Economy on Its Knees - WSJ Already struggling with a record backlog …

: Nutrition Advocates Push for Front-of-Package Labels That Highlight Fat, Sugar Levels - WSJ “People …

: That moment when you pray the Rosary on the Hallow app, and Mark Wahlberg is leading, and it’s …

: Homeschooling - Catholic Husband There are many things to be said about homeschooling, but I think …

: Look Who’s Rushing Covid Vaccines Now - WSJ Opinion Democrats and the public-health clerisy …

: Another Week, Another Leak at the IRS - WSJ Opinion Democrats recently handed the IRS $80 billion …

: Midterm Elections to Decide Fate of Biden’s Tax Agenda - WSJ “The president’s economic vision is …

: Veterans Affairs to Provide Abortion Services for Health Dangers, Rape and Incest - WSJ The …

: Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and its fabulous price controls on prescription drugs …

: Ten (2022)

: Trump Parts Hudson River Leading Exodus Of New York Republicans To Florida - Babylon Bee New York …

: This is a cool job. 🛩

: Guys Who Just Finished Burying Ananias Really Annoyed About Sapphira - Babylon Bee Peter apologized …

: Behold, Your Mother - Catholic Husband Holding Mary in this place of honor is not an invention of …

: The IRS Wants to Sell You on Its ‘Service’ - WSJ Opinion This month Sens. Dianne Feinstein and …

: Sunday clouds.

: Joel Osteen Releases New Edition Of Bible With All Words Redacted - Babylon Bee Osteen had teased …

: Wife Hands Husband Target Receipt With Classified Purchases Redacted - Babylon Bee “I’m …

: Biden’s Student-Loan Forgiveness Makes Reform Urgent - WSJ Opinion To capitalize on previous …

: Secret Service Seizes $286 Million in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds - WSJ The overall amount of …

: Google Says Maps, Searches Will Identify Clinics That Provide Abortions - WSJ “We’re now rolling …

: Is Summer over yet? ☀️

: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: Who Qualifies, and How Much Debt Will Be Canceled? - WSJ …

: Every US adult getting student loan “forgivness” has now received $13,600 in no strings attached …

: I resent being financially responsible for someone else’s lifestyle choices.

: Washington’s Mar-a-Lago Prosecution by Leaks - WSJ Opinion In other words, “a person briefed on the …

: Student Loan Forgiveness Is an Inflation Expansion Act - WSJ Opinion The reports say Mr. Biden will …

: White House Planning Student-Loan Announcement Wednesday - WSJ about his proposal for dealing with …

: A Group of Apple Employees Protests Company’s Three-Day-a-Week Office Policy - WSJ The employees …

: I love a rainy day.

: Come Let Us Adore - Catholic Husband Adoration is an opportunity to enter into God’s rest. It’s a …

: Children Are Priceless - WSJ Opinion But children aren’t merely cost centers. Even ignoring human …

: Liz Cheney and Her Unhappy Choice Among Liars - WSJ Opinion Offhand, only one lie heard in normal, …

: Even evil robots deserve a day at the links.

: This Is Your IRS at Work - WSJ Opinion In 2010 Congress passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance …

: Celsius Spent $40 Million on Crypto Mining in First Two Weeks of Bankruptcy - WSJ But Celsius …

: Golfer Buys New Driver So He Can Hit The Ball Farther Into The Woods - Babylon Bee Jefferson …

: Biden Plan Would Return Student Loan Borrowers in Default to Good Standing - WSJ “Access to federal …

: Toyota Executive Warns EVs Face Obstacles to Wider Adoption - WSJ “I don’t think the market is …

: Catholics Unveil High-Capacity Assault Rosary - Babylon Bee Sources indicate many were able to use …

: Overweight Man Reassures Doctor That His 8.5% Weight Inflation Is No Longer A Problem As His Weight …

: Son’s alligator.

: Brian Stelter to Leave CNN After Cancellation of ‘Reliable Sources’ - WSJ Brian Stelter, the host …

: Google Workers Press Company to Stop Collecting Abortion Data - WSJ The petition, signed by more …

: Cheney, Trump and the GOP - WSJ Opinion GOP voters can hate what happened on Jan. 6 but also …

: Nice to have a clean desk.

: Producers Confirm Liz Cheney Will Not Be Back For Season 2 Of January 6 Hearings - Babylon Bee …

: Episode 246: Golf Lesson I catch up with the kids now that they’re back from vacation and discuss their first golf lessons. …

: Biden Signs Bill Aimed at Lowering Drug Costs, Boosting Renewable Energy - WSJ Mr. Biden’s approval …

: Joe Biden to Sign Bill Aimed at Lowering Drug Costs, Boosting Renewable Energy - WSJ Mr. Biden is …

: Record Numbers of Migrants Cross Southern Border, on Track for Annual Total of Two Million - WSJ In …

: Brand New Tactical Knife Is The Same One Used By Navy SEALs To Open Their Wives' Amazon Packages - …

: Comfort - Catholic Husband Despite overcoming almost every natural barrier, we haven’t found …

: Restaurant is almost completely empty. The wait is 10 minutes. Um, what?

: My foray and finale in cabinetry.

: Angel Outside Trump’s Empty Safe Tells FBI Agents, ‘Behold! The Document You Seek Is Not …

: Gamers Eagerly Await The Release Of ‘Call Of Duty: IRS Auditor’ - Babylon Bee As you …

: To Restore Trust With Americans, FBI Names New Director Burt Macklin - Babylon Bee “Burt …

: House Passes Democrats’ Climate, Healthcare and Tax Package - WSJ “This is a substantive policy …

: Equifax Should Face Curbs on Selling Credit Scores, Maxine Waters Says - WSJ We are working closely …

: 10 Ways To Avoid Getting Audited By One Of The 87,000 New IRS Agents - Babylon Bee If the IRS says …

: The FBI’s Dangerous Search at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago - WSJ Opinion Didn’t someone at Justice point out …

: Report: FBI Raided Mar-A-Lago After Tip That Parents Were Protesting A School Board Meeting There - …

: Deliveries of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Set to Resume in Coming Days - WSJ The first jet was …

: U.S. Lawmakers Look to Digital Dollar to Compete With China - WSJ A digital dollar could provide a …

: Letting Go of Efficiency - Catholic Husband I’m a very efficient person, but when it comes to each …

: Hope you had a nice weekend! The United States Senate just passed a bill to raise taxes on every …

: I love a good late summer storm. ⛈

: Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes: Details & Analysis - Tax Foundation It would also reduce …

: Summer storms.

: Do you know the perfect solution to high inflation and a recession? More spending and new taxes!

: The grain silo is never empty. It’s a lot of work, but I’m grateful for the work.

: Curls (2022)

: Cost of Democrats’ Corporate-Tax Increase Skews to Wealthy, Reaches Middle Class - WSJ “These …

: Equifax Sent Lenders Inaccurate Credit Scores on Millions of Consumers - WSJ “The impact is going …

: Rivian Says Senate Climate Deal Puts It at Disadvantage - WSJ The company, in particular, takes …

: Justice Department Files Lawsuit Challenging Idaho Abortion Law - WSJ The Justice Department says …

: I know well, answers Jesus Christ, that one drop of my blood, or a simple prayer, would be …

: Putin Awards Self Medal Of Freedom For Dropping Gas Prices - Babylon Bee After months of …

: ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Is an Insult to Used-Car Salesmen - WSJ Opinion If a bill that reduces …

: Diligence - Catholic Husband The spiritual life is the biggest project any of us ever undertake. …

: Field Notes are a delight.

: Federal Student-Loan Program Cost Estimate Was Off By $311 Billion, Government Watchdog Says - WSJ …

: Democrats Quickly Redefine ‘Loss’ After Losing Congressional Baseball Game - Babylon Bee …

: Watching YouTube on my tv. This is nice!

: Security Alert - Update to Travel Advisory for Russia - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Russia Do …

: The Biden Stagflation Arrives - WSJ Opinion Mr. Biden inherited a growing economy primed to roar …

: The Lonely Office Is Bad for America - WSJ Opinion People starting out need offices to learn a …

: The Senate GOP Got Played - WSJ Opinion Republicans helped Democrats pass a $1 trillion …

: This might be the most perfect sticker in my collection. I smile every time that I see it.

: U.S. Presses Offer to Free Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan From Russian Detention - WSJ The U.S. …

: Biden: ‘I Don’t Know If We’re In A Recession, I’m Not A Biologist’ - …

: U.S. GDP Rose Slightly in Second Quarter, Economists Estimate - WSJ Economists surveyed by The Wall …

: Gross Domestic Product, Second Quarter 2022 (Advance Estimate) - U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis …

: Joe Manchin Reaches Deal With Chuck Schumer on Energy, Healthcare, Tax Package - WSJ The IRS money, …

: A Recession by Any Other Name - WSJ Opinion The president’s economic team should think twice before …

: Senate Bill Takes Aim at Visa, Mastercard Credit-Card Fees - WSJ Mr. Durbin spearheaded a similar …

: All this time since “tabs everywhere!” and Microsoft Office for Mac still doesn’t …

: Democrats Campaign for the Trump Guy - WSJ Opinion One of the strangest themes of the 2022 …

: Joe Biden Signs ‘Don’t Say Recession’ Bill - Babylon Bee According to sources, …

: Student Loan Servicers Told to Hold Off on Sending Billing Statements - WSJ “The situation is that …

: ‘Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’ Is Canceled After Seven Seasons - WSJ The decision to pull the …

: How Do Economists Determine Whether the Economy Is in a Recession? - The White House What is a …

: Spring Water - Catholic Husband When you think about the best glass of water you’ve ever had, it’s …

: In Maryland, Democrats Traduce Democracy - WSJ Opinion The Democrats’ hypocrisy will continue to …

: Bernie Sanders and ‘Doomerism’ - WSJ Opinion “We can’t give in to doomerism,” tweets Sen. Bernie …

: Foggy morning, country road

: Google Parts With Engineer Who Claimed Its AI System Is Sentient - WSJ Blake Lemoine, a software …

: Steve Bannon Found Guilty of Contempt of Congress - WSJ Mr. Corcoran also called the case “infected …

: ‘National Emergency’ and the Democrats’ Apocalyptic Politics - WSJ Opinion The rest of the country …

: Netflix Loses 1 Million Subscribers, Leaving 10 Million People Wondering Why Their Netflix Login …

: Biden Places ‘I Did That’ Sticker On Gas Pump After Price Drops Two Cents - Babylon Bee …

: Lawmakers Move to Clarify Vice President’s Role in Certifying Presidential Election Results - WSJ …

: The ‘Beast Mode’ Presidency? - WSJ Opinion While a President may sometimes need to act with …

: AOC Sits In Invisible Police Car Awaiting Transport To Invisible Jail - Babylon Bee “It is …

: Anthony Fauci Plans to Retire by End of Biden’s Term - WSJ Dr. Fauci said Monday he hadn’t decided …

: Die Another Day 🍿

: I gave myself the “day off” today, and yet I’ve been busy since breakfast. Time to sit down and …

: Episode 245: Only Child With the big kids still on vacation, Veronica has the whole place to herself.

: Slow Progress - Catholic Husband Over the centuries, the Christian concept of the human person …

: “Last night we flew to Vegas, stood in line for a license with four other couples… all of us …

: Biden Calls On The Economy To Stop Being Bad - Babylon Bee “Come on, economy!” said an …

: Senate Climate Setback Puts Pressure on Biden - WSJ Some of those measures could raise gasoline …

: NASA’s James Webb Telescope Images Show Deep Space in Exquisite Detail - WSJ The images released …

: Joe Biden’s Presidency Is Sinking - WSJ Opinion it’s more than too much to see the Democrats who …

: Beautiful start to the day.

: Americans Offer To Trade LeBron To Russia For Brittney Griner - Babylon Bee Griner reported being …

: U.S. Inflation Hits New Four-Decade High of 9.1% - WSJ The consumer-price index’s pace for June …

: Frontier Asks Spirit Airlines to Further Delay Shareholder Vote on Deal - WSJ Frontier Group …

: Up North Another summer road trip is in the books. We escaped the enduring Western heat to explore Northern …

: Ron DeSantis Runs Ad In California Asking Libs Not To Move To Florida - Babylon Bee “Still …

: Soo Locks United States Post Office.

: Pause - Catholic Husband It was not easy at first, and I knew I was storing up a massive backlog …

: Long day on the open road. 🛣

: Mass without the kids is… more still?

: Episode 244: Canada 🇨🇦 ChetCast goes international! The kids took their first trip abroad today and they stop by before …

: Old tradition meets new.

: Picnic with a view.

: Soo Locks filling up at a rate of 1 million gallons per minute.

: Taking a ride in the Soo Locks.

: Good morning, Canada! 🇨🇦

: Cross in the Woods.

: The Grand.

: Great Lake.

: Episode 243: Fort Mackinac High atop Mackinac Island, eating lunch in the historic Fort Mackinac, I chat with Benedict about …

: Lunch at Ft. Mackinac

: Passing under the Mackinac Bridge.

: Visiting the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw in port today.

: Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

: Worth Celebrating - Catholic Husband The voices of despair rise and fall, and we hear them daily …

: The parking lot behind the hotel is completely empty, except for a single rental bike. Sitting, …

: Nice day for a road trip.

: Biden Seeks to Block New Offshore Drilling in Atlantic, Pacific - WSJ The Biden administration …

: Running Short On Funds For A July 4th Barbecue, Man Opens The Family Safe To Retrieve The 16 Cents …

: Episode 242: Vacation Plans The road-trip starts tomorrow, so I asked the kids about what they’re going to do while on vacation.

: How cool is it that I can stand in my driveway, look up, and see Uranus, an unfathomable distance …

: Supreme Court Puts Brakes on EPA in Far-Reaching Decision - WSJ “This Court has established at …

: Spirit Air Board Pushes Shareholders Meeting on Frontier Bid for Second Time - WSJ As votes came in …

: At my desk, last day before vacation, watching the sun come up as I do tedious research.

: New York Gun Permit Bill Would Require In-Person Training and Mental Health Records Check - WSJ …

: 21 Greatest Benefits Of Becoming A Dad - Babylon Bee You can finally own a puppy against your will. …

: Jan. 6 Committee Says Cassidy Hutchinson Told Them That She Heard Mark Meadows Say That A Secret …

: Supreme Court Says Oklahoma Can Prosecute Non-Tribal Cases in Indian Country - WSJ Cherokee Nation …

: Episode 241: Junior Farmers We’ve got crops.

: Rapidweaver release and Studio Display arrived. Big day. 🖥

: An unsung victory in overturning Roe is that States are once again free to hold physicians …

: Really looking forward to the new Rapidweaver tomorrow.

: The Work Begins - Catholic Husband Our message, from the very beginning, is so simple that we teach …

: Student-Loan Forgiveness for Public-Service Workers Totals $8.1 Billion Since October - WSJ When …

: Where, O death, is your victory? 1 Corinthians 15:55

: Back when I was a kid, The Onion was funny.

: Never Enough Government, Says the SEC - WSJ Opinion Americans get so much government, they find it …

: Slavery, Civil War, Segregation, Abortion. America’s capacity to self-correct, to turn away from …

: Journalism style guide for covering SCOTUS: 5-4 for Obergefell: “A, historic landmark decision!” 5-4 …

: Fertility Doctors Move Embryos to Other States in Case of Roe v. Wade Impact - WSJ Many embryos …

: Big Changes to 401(k) Retirement Plans Get Closer With Senate Vote - WSJ Paul Richman, chief …

: Reminder: If You Read Half The Bible Today You Can Catch Up On Your Year-Long Reading Plan - The …

: A little present waiting at my desk this morning.

: Trump Pick Wins Alabama GOP Senate Primary - WSJ Republican voters in Alabama selected Katie Britt …

: Biden to Call for Three-Month Federal Gasoline Tax Suspension - WSJ A suspension of the …

: Before doing the Bible in a Year podcast, I always thought of myself as a New Testament Catholic. …

: Fathers for Good - Catholic Husband God has shared with us His power and His title, may we strive …

: Nation’s Dads Participate In Ancient Ritual Of One Yearly Guilt-Free Nap - The Babylon Bee …

: Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Generates Lackluster Buzz at the Movie Theater - WSJ Fewer families than …

: Cold Brew O’Clock

: Gasoline Tax Holiday ‘Worth Considering,’ Yellen Says - WSJ But in the U.S. Congress, …

: The Crypto Party Is Over - WSJ At times, crypto has looked like a combination of Beanie Babies, …

: Cauliflower, you’ve never looked so good!

: Currently reading: Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms …

: Man Starting To Wonder If He Shouldn’t Have Invested His Life Savings In An Imaginary Token …

: Episode 240: Start of Summer We’ve been slow to put out podcasts while on summer vacation, so we catch up with the kids to see …

: Study: Inflation Forcing More Americans To Choose Between Buying Groceries, Aston Martin DBS - The …

: Fed Raises Rates by 0.75 Percentage Point, Largest Increase Since 1994 - WSJ …and signaled it would …

: Climate-Change Censorship: Phase Two - WSJ Opinion Now progressives are moving to censorship phase …

: Crypto Legislation Could Undermine Market Regulations, Gensler Says - WSJ Securities and Exchange …

: Apple, Major League Soccer Strike 10-Year Streaming Deal for All MLS Games - WSJ The agreement will …

: Universal Church - Catholic Husband In a confessional at the back of his parish, he received the …

: U.S., European Allies Try to Restrain Global Oil Prices - WSJ With gasoline prices climbing to …

: Rick Scott Revises Tax-Increase Proposal After Facing Criticism - WSJ But the outline would have …

: White House Attempts To Distract From High Gas Prices By Putting Up Wacky Inflatable Tube Men In …

: Swimming lessons are fun. And exhausting. 🏊🏻‍♂️

: ‘Peak Inflation’ Keeps Peaking - WSJ Opinion One lesson is that progressive welfare spending and …

: The Evidence of the Jan. 6 Committee - WSJ Opinion The House inquiry into the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol …

: U.S. Inflation Hit 8.6% in May - WSJ U.S. consumer inflation reached an 8.6% annual rate in May, …

: American Women Once Again Make Their Yearly Pilgrimage To The Magnolia Silos - The Babylon Bee …

: Rapid Pace of U.S. Inflation Held Steady in May, Economists Estimate - WSJ The Labor Department on …

: Yellen Sees High Gasoline Prices Persisting - WSJ She said President Biden’s decision to release …

: Jan. 6 Committee Lays Out Case Against Donald Trump in First Public Hearing - WSJ The hearing, …

: I honestly believe that no one on the Office for Mac dev team has ever touched a Mac.

: Tesla Employees’ Cars Will Now Drive Them To Work Against Their Will - The Babylon Bee “At midnight …

: BA.4, BA.5 Variants Rise Among U.S. Covid-19 Cases - WSJ Omicron Covid-19 variants BA.4 and BA.5 …

: What It’s Like to Be a Victim of Private Planes - WSJ Opinion Which category—the flight romantics …

: Biden Decision on Student-Loan Forgiveness Unlikely Until Later in Summer, Officials Say - WSJ …

: Biden’s Teleprompter Resigns To Take Job At MSNBC - The Babylon Bee The teleprompter …

: Friday Night Adoration - Catholic Husband Benedict is still a little boy, flexing his autonomy, but …

: Individual Income Tax Payments on Pace to Reach Record Level - WSJ CBO director Phillip Swagel …

: New Options for Using Leftover ‘529’ Plan Funds - WSJ The Helping Parents Save for College Act …

: Book Review: The Revolution that Wasn’t 📚 The GameStop rally was a crazy story last year, that I followed like everyone else. I think that …

: A Reading From Kamala Harris to the Corinthians - WSJ Opinion First nationalize student loans …

: John Durham vs. the Beltway Swamp - WSJ Opinion The trial environment was no less intimate. Judge …

: How the Pro-Life Democrat Went Extinct - WSJ Opinion It’s ironic that the Democratic Party, which …

: Biden Reveals His Plan Is To Just Raise Gas Prices Until The Counter Spins Back To Zero - The …

: Finished reading: The Revolution That Wasn’t: GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small …

: When Progressives Fail, Inflation Edition - WSJ Opinion “I think I was wrong then about the path …

: Upholding Roe v. Wade Is Supported by Most Americans, WSJ Poll Finds - WSJ Some 57% of respondents …

: Why ‘Do Something’ on Gun Control Won’t Work - WSJ Opinion The high approval cost—now estimated at …

: Biden’s Ukraine Rocket Whiplash - WSJ Opinion If the Ukrainians have promised to use the weapons …

: Biden Has No Plan to Fight Inflation - WSJ Opinion It was smart to make your case in a newspaper …

: Record Gas Prices Hit Americans’ Start to Summer Travel Season - WSJ New York on Wednesday became …

: Crypto Industry Sees Surge in Lawsuits as Investor Losses Pile Up - WSJ Kenneth Donovan, 27 years …

: Man Tries Running To Boost Health And Oh No! He Now Has 7 New Injuries! - The Babylon Bee …

: Europe Hits Putin Where It Hurts - WSJ Opinion It’s also notable that Europe went ahead with oil …

: States Help Business Owners Save Big on Federal Taxes With SALT-Cap Workarounds - WSJ The state …

: Joe Biden: My Plan for Fighting Inflation - WSJ Opinion First, the Federal Reserve has a primary …

: Canada to Ban Purchase, Sale of Handguns in New Gun Control Measures - WSJ Canada will compel …

: Sacred Treasure - Catholic Husband The Sacraments are our fuel to get us through the journey of …

: A Federal Budget Warning for Joe Manchin - WSJ Opinion Alas, higher spending will more than offset …

: Treasury Releases Pandemic Funding for Small Businesses as They Face New Risks - WSJ The program …

: LeBron Confused By Hockey Players Who Get Back Up After Getting Knocked Down - The Babylon Bee Much …

: There’s something magical about a Friday night at the airport in summer.

: Things may be rough out there: gas prices, food prices, inflation, mortgage rates, no baby formula, …

: SEC Proposes More Disclosure Requirements for ESG Funds - WSJ “A fund’s name is often one of the …

: Last day of school! 👨🏻‍🏫

: As Biden Zeroes In on Student-Loan Forgiveness Decision, Voter Anxiety Grows - WSJ “They dangled it …

: A Time for Play - Catholic Husband We need a time for play in our schedule, and it needs to be more …

: I love the smell of hazelnut and coffee.

: Beer and grilled chicken after a hard Saturday of work and projects.

: Women Eagerly Buying Stocks Now That There’s A Big Sale - The Babylon Bee “Now that I own a …

: People Who Haven’t Had Covid Explain How They’ve Avoided It For 2 Years - The Onion Hank Stanford …

: Here Are Some Fascinating Stories That Were Left Out Of The Bible - The Babylon Bee Since Adam was …

: The Electric-Vehicle Unicorn Crash - WSJ Opinion Most EVs today can’t go more than 250 miles on a …

: POLL: 52% Of Nation Now Desire To Ditch Republic, Establish Monarchy With Ultra MAGA King - The …

: Michigan Judge Suspends Enforcement of Pre-Roe Abortion Ban - WSJ In her ruling, Judge Gleicher …

: Son’s new robot.

: Congress to Hold Its First Hearing on UFOs in More Than 50 Years - WSJ Rep. Adam Schiff (D., …

: NASA to send naked pictures of humans in hope of ‘attracting aliens’ - New York Post NASA …

: Renault Sells Russia Business to State-Backed Entity for One Ruble - WSJ Renault didn’t disclose …

: A School Choice in Michigan - WSJ Opinion the Detroit Free Press reported last month that school …

: CBO Sounds a Warning of American Fiscal Ruin - WSJ Opinion The CBO believes that stabilizing debt …

: What Did the Steele Dossier Hoax Cost America? - WSJ Opinion From day one, had reporters focused on …

: Parental Love - Catholic Husband Parenthood is a journey of weighty responsibility. But it’s a …

: In East Hampton, It’s the Superrich Against the Merely Rich - WSJ Ahead of the busy summer season, …

: Arrest of Firebrand Cardinal Highlights Split in Hong Kong’s Catholic Church - WSJ The Vatican …

: Crash of TerraUSD Shakes Crypto. ‘There Was a Run on the Bank.’ - WSJ A trader might sell a bitcoin …

: Hawaiian Airlines Bets You’ll Want to Island Hop on Electric Seagliders - WSJ They would cruise …

: Episode 239: Pigeon Activity Book I haven’t seen Benedict since the mail arrived, so I went looking for him.

: Textron Aviation Delivers FedEx’s First Cessna SkyCourier The aircraft generates power through two …

: Saved! Trump Reveals He Has Been Stockpiling Baby Formula For Seven Years After Being Warned Of …

: Matt Damon Makes New Commercial Apologizing For Telling You To Buy Crypto - The Babylon Bee …

: The Biggest Problem With Flying Cars Is on the Ground - WSJ Joby has also predicted that operating …

: White House Press Corps Beginning To Suspect Psaki Isn’t Ever Going To Circle Back To Their …

: When the kids are good during 4.5 hours of errands, including going into a store to try clothes on, …

: The best reward for waking up early and walking is my post-walk cooldown. Sitting in a quiet, still …

: Sunset at the office.

: Kavanaugh Eases Tensions With Protesters By Throwing Good, Old-Fashioned Kegger - The Babylon Bee …

: Coinbase Says Users’ Crypto Assets Lack Bankruptcy Protections - WSJ “Because custodially held …

: Abortion Puts the Supreme Court Behind an 8-Foot Fence - WSJ Opinion The Supreme Court of the …

: Inflation Stays in the Heights - WSJ Opinion All of this exposes the fantasy that the …

: U.S. Inflation Eased in April to 8.3% Annual Rate - WSJ U.S. consumer inflation eased in April to …

: This is the one year tracking chart on oil futures. The recent volatility is clear, but so is the …

: Gas Prices Surge to Another High - WSJ These records don’t account for inflation, however. …

: Biden Stresses Contrast With GOP Economic Agenda as Midterm Challenges Grow - WSJ President Biden …

: FBI Sternly Warns Mob At Justice Kavanaugh’s Home To Stay Away From School Board …

: Turn On Your Brain - Catholic Husband A sad consequence of this indulgence of rage is that it …

: The Biden Loyalty Machine - WSJ Opinion In June 2021, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark …

: Mother’s Day flowers.

: Episode 238: Mother’s Day I interview their kids to gather some information about their mother. Hard to judge the accuracy of …

: Who’s a Threat to Democracy? - WSJ Opinion So which side of the Roe argument is really …

: Summer evening.

: Episode 237: Uncle Stuart We’ve had a visitor twice in the last two weeks. I talk to the kids to get their impressions.

: UPS: Usually pretty slow. 📦

: Open Enrollment starts in 5 days. Benefits website says guide “coming soon.” Losers.

: Looks so nice, tastes so good. ☕️

: Biden Weighs Forgiving Some Student Debt for Those Who Earn Less Than $125,000 a Year - WSJ Some of …

: How to Invest When Both the Stock Market and Bonds Are Falling - WSJ Yet the best strategy in …

: When Student Loan Debt Paused, These Borrowers Kept Paying - WSJ As of December 2021, 1.2% of …

: Student Loan Truth Telling - WSJ Opinion As Mr. Clyburn explained, “So my whole thing is, use your …

: A Fresh Look - Catholic Husband It’s easy to feel trapped in the same sinful inclinations, day in …

: Disinformation for Dummies - WSJ Opinion We have to admit that when we first read about it, we …

: Amazing how a small change can make a big impact.

: President Zelensky Insulted By Biden’s Offer Of Only $33 Billion In Weapons When He Gave The Taliban …

: Biden Says He Is Considering Canceling Some Student-Loan Debt - WSJ The president’s advisers are …

: U.S. Economy Shrank in First Quarter - WSJ The U.S. economy shrank at a 1.4% annual rate in the …

: Tax Increases Won’t Cure Inflation - WSJ Opinion “Coordinating higher government spending with …

: Government That’s $30 Trillion In Debt Criticizes Elon Musk For How He Spends His Money - The …

: Biden Seriously Considering Student-Loan Forgiveness, Officials Say - WSJ loan forgiveness also has …

: Kamala Harris Tests Positive for Covid-19 - WSJ “She has not been a close contact to the president …

: I hate the new WSJ question/answer articles. It’s sloppy and disjointed. Every article is …

: Dress for the home you want, not the home you have.

: Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s Offer to Buy Company in $44 Billion Deal - WSJ The stock has been an …

: Elon Musk, Twitter and Free Speech - WSJ Opinion A former CEO of the social site Reddit called for …

: Fidelity to Allow Retirement Savers to Put Bitcoin in 401(k) Accounts - WSJ the 23,000 companies …

: Elon Musk Agrees to Buy Twitter in $44 Billion Deal - WSJ Twitter Inc. on Monday accepted Elon …

: The Window to Enjoy Your Empty Nest Is Shrinking - WSJ “I haven’t been able to do anything that is …

: Struggling AMC Threatens To Clamp Down On Theater Sharing - The Onion “While rare, there have …

: Gas-Engine Bans Drive Landscapers Toward Electric Mowers and Blowers - WSJ Some landscapers and …

: The Paradox of Time - Catholic Husband There’s a balance to managing the many responsibilities that …

: Apple Store Workers Seek to Unionize, Following Efforts at Amazon, Starbucks - WSJ “Apple is a …

: The Biden Administration is putting its weight behind nascent unionization movements in the name of …

: Once every 24-48 months.

: McCarthy Said He Would Advise Trump to Resign After Jan. 6 Riot, Tape Shows - WSJ Thursday’s …

: Crypto Thieves Get Bolder by the Heist, Stealing Record Amounts - WSJ The Beanstalk protocol used …

: Currently reading: The Revolution That Wasn’t by Spencer Jakab 📚

: CNN+ Streaming Service Is Shutting Down a Month After Launching - WSJ CNN+, which was launched on …

: I don’t always enjoy a hot meal, but when I do, it’s because it’s a weird time and my kids are …

: If an EV’s battery lasts 15 years, and replacing that battery is cost prohibitive, are we really …

: Grim Study Reveals All 2 Million Americans Who Flew Yesterday Are Now Dead Of COVID - The Babylon …

: Netflix Loses Subscribers for the First Time in 10 Years, Blames Account Sharing - MacRumors …

: Lots of folks upset on the internet about the overturning of mask mandates on airplanes. Someone …

: Judge Throws Out Federal Mask Mandate for Public Transportation - WSJ U.S. District Judge Kathryn …

: Victory - Catholic Husband Now that we’re into the Easter season and our Lenten practices are over, …

: Happy Easter!

: Took my son to meet an airplane at our local airport. Fun evening, very cool job!

: The new Apple Card ad shows a customer applying in the checkout line and being approved for a credit …

: Racist Twitter Board Declares They Would Rather Go Bankrupt Than Be Owned By An African American - …

: Online grocery ordering will be absolutely perfect when they figure out a way to accept …

: Finland, Sweden Evaluating NATO Membership With Free One-Day Guest Pass - The Onion “It’s nice to …

: Brutal: Other Disciples Gift Peter A Rooster-Crowing Alarm Clock - The Babylon Bee “This is going …

: Islamic State Fighter Convicted for Role in Murder of Four Americans - WSJ Jurors deliberated for …

: Transportation Mask Mandate to Be Extended 15 Days - WSJ Passengers will be required to wear masks …

: Media Bias and Hunter’s Laptop - WSJ Opinion I don’t lie to myself that the survival of the …

: Tim Cook Delivers Speech Emphasizing Apple’s Opposition to Sideloading - MacRumors …

: U.S. Inflation Hit Four-Decade High in March - WSJ U.S. inflation rose to a new four-decade peak of …

: JetBlue, Alaska Trim Schedules as Airlines Attempt Smoother Summer - WSJ Southwest raised starting …

: Applied Bioethics Magazine Eight years ago, I left the workforce to stay home and care for my son. He was young and needed very …

: Investors Turn Cautious on Consumer Debt - WSJ Clayton Triick, a portfolio manager at Atlanta-based …

: Currently reading: The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal by …

: Episode 236: Lucy Plane Lucy is back at the controls of Flight Simulator. Asked right after we finished recording, “Okay, …

: Good on Boris. 🇬🇧

: Publishing feels so good.

: Girl Scouts Lose Trademark Lawsuit Over Boy Scouts Marketing - WSJ “Rather, the public historically …

: Doctors Now Prescribing Krispy Kremes To Kids For ‘Fat-Affirming Care’ - The Babylon Bee …

: Dusk on the ramp.

: Let’s grill.

: Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Moratorium Until End of August - WSJ The Biden …

: Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Biden Calls for War-Crime Trial, Says Putin Must Be Held Accountable …

: Giving brew over ice a try. ☕️

: Increments - Catholic Husband God understands the heart of man, and he understands that the …

: Beautiful weekend. I love spring.

: Biden Signs ‘Don’t Say Gas’ Bill - The Babylon Bee “This is good for …

: How to Tell if Your Financial Adviser Is Overcharging You - WSJ The lowest-cost products might not …

: Will Smith Resigns From Academy After Oscars Slap of Chris Rock - WSJ Mr. Smith, as an ex-member of …

: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Is Popular? You Don’t Say - WSJ Opinion “When Americans are presented with the …

: The Covid Spending Racket - WSJ Opinion And what happened to the $1.9 trillion for Covid Democrats …

: Ukrainian Delegate Knows It Dangerous To Eat At Peace Talks, But Brownie Just Too Tempting - The …

: White House Labor Nominee David Weil Blocked in Senate - WSJ Mr. Weil, an economist at Brandeis …

: Biden’s Gaffes Grate on Voters - WSJ Opinion Asked by Fox News’s Peter Doocy about this triple …

: ‘I Can’t Work With This Man’—After Repeated Gaffes, Biden’s Teleprompter Resigns In …

: Episode 235: Tea Party We’re done with school for the morning, and it appears a tea party has been organized.

: Biden to Tap Strategic Oil Reserves, as Crude Prices Drop - WSJ A release of that size would be …

: Dave Ramsey Stars In New Show ‘To Catch A Borrower’ Where He Catches Christians Trying …

: Biden Considers Invoking Defense Production Act to Boost Minerals for EV Batteries - WSJ The …

: 401(k) Savings Plans Get a Boost in Bipartisan Retirement Bill - WSJ The bill would allow older …

: Ukraine Proposes Neutral Status With Guarantees, but Zelensky Calls for More Western Help - WSJ …

: I wonder how Turkey is going to spend this gusher of new overflight fees.

: Episode 234: Swimming Lessons It’s been a while, folks! I sit down with Benedict to discuss what he’s been up to.

: Examination of Conscience - Catholic Husband He was experiencing a conscience properly functioning. …

: The President We Have - WSJ Opinion The reality is that we have to live with Mr. Biden for three …

: Biden to Propose New Minimum Tax on Wealthiest Americans - WSJ it would apply only to those who …

: Biden’s Great Energy and Climate Contradiction - WSJ Opinion Several large pipelines and LNG export …

: It’s Cold Brew o’clock! ☕️

: IRS Delays, Sudden End to Tax Break Leave Employers Frustrated With Covid Credits - WSJ IRS …

: Who Said It: Vice President Kamala Harris Or Elmo? - The Babylon Bee Quote: “So Ukraine is a …

: ‘Russian World’ Is the Civil Religion Behind Putin’s War - WSJ Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, leader …

: Pope Francis Laments War in Ukraine Without Taking Sides - WSJ On Thursday, in a speech citing …

: Manchin Signals He Wants to Restart Talks on Climate, Tax Package - WSJ The West Virginia …

: What Teenagers Really Learn from Stock-Market Games - WSJ Zach used about $200,000 in margin …

: In America’s No. 1 Inflation Hotspot, Democrats Face Restive Voters - WSJ Economists attribute the …

: Car Buyers Shun Leases as Deals and Vehicles Dwindle - WSJ The higher lease rates are also adding …

: Former Boeing Pilot Found Not Guilty in 737 MAX Trial - WSJ Boeing admitted in its settlement with …

: Student-Loan Freeze Saves Borrowers Nearly $200 Billion as Biden Considers Extension - WSJ …

: TurboTax Threatens To Tell IRS Customer Cheated On Taxes Unless They Upgrade To Deluxe Version - The …

: Russian Forces Kill Civilians, Loot for Supplies in Occupied Ukraine, Residents Say - WSJ “The …

: A Sense of the Sacred - Catholic Husband There is no doubt that Catholicism possesses the best …

: U.S. Sends Patriot Missiles to Saudi Arabia, Fulfilling Urgent Request - WSJ The Biden …

: Tulip picking.

: Russia’s Push for Self-Sufficient Economy Fails Before Western Sanctions - WSJ Russians are poorer …

: If your business requires a permanent police presence, and you’re not a bank, I’m not coming inside.

: I may have taken a wrong turn.

: In Massive Escalation, Zelensky Requests America Send Florida Georgia Line To Play Concert For …

: Finally giving Setapp a try. It’s a lot better than expected.

: Beautiful day on the ramp.

: Stock Pickers Watched the S&P 500 Pass Them By Again in 2021 - WSJ the benchmark S&P 500 …

: Adam And Eve Tell God That Putin Made Them Eat Forbidden Fruit - The Babylon Bee “Lord, to be …

: Scientists Discover Tea Tastes Best When Dumped Out And Replaced With Coffee - The Babylon Bee …

: Biden Assures America That The Buck Stops With Putin - The Babylon Bee Economic expert and TikTok …

: Russia Imposes Sanctions on Biden, Other Top U.S. Officials - WSJ and White House press secretary …

: The Price of Biden’s Excuses for Inflation Keeps Rising - WSJ Opinion In that same speech, to the …

: Crisis for Biden’s Chaotic Foreign Policy - WSJ Opinion Mr. Biden’s climate agenda has collapsed …

: Joe Manchin Makes the Right Call by Opposing Sarah Bloom Raskin for the Federal Reserve - WSJ …

: iOS 15.4 Is Here: Unlock Your iPhone With a Mask On, Hear Siri’s New Voice - WSJ Realizing that all …

: Sen. Joe Manchin Signals Opposition to Sarah Bloom Raskin for Fed Post - WSJ A White House official …

: Desensitized - Catholic Husband In days like these, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. We are looking …

: Obama Receives Nobel Prize In Medicine For Getting COVID - The Babylon Bee He has already begun a …

: Ever Wondered How Your Tax Dollars Make It To Those In Need? Check Out This Step-By-Step Guide - The …

: Reese Witherspoon and Gwyneth Paltrow Push for Crypto Sisterhood - WSJ Some of these …

: U.S. Travel Mask Mandate Extended by One Month to April 18 - WSJ Travelers in the U.S. will have to …

: U.S. Banned Russian Oil. Will Suspension of Gasoline Tax Be Next? - WSJ Democratic governors from …

: U.S. February Consumer Prices Rose 7.9% From Year Earlier - WSJ U.S. inflation reached a new …

: Hostages for Oil From Venezuela? - WSJ Opinion The Biden Administration is going hat in hand to oil …

: What Surging Gasoline Prices Mean for You - WSJ President Biden acknowledged that banning Russian …

: House Lawmakers Release $1.5 Trillion Spending Bill That Includes $13.6 Billion for Ukraine The …

: Senate Passes Bipartisan Postal Service Overhaul - WSJ The bill would undo a requirement in a 2006 …

: Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis - WSJ The White House …

: Rappers Replace Flashy Gold Bling With Gasoline Cans - The Babylon Bee As gas prices surge, rappers …

: Minneapolis Teachers Go on Strike Over Pay, Labor Shortage - WSJ The school district has said it …

: Visa, Mastercard Prepare to Raise Credit-Card Fees - WSJ U.S. merchants paid card issuers an …

: Nation Wishes We Had Our Own Oil We Could Dig Up With Big Machines And Then Transport Around With …

: U.S. Is Planning to Ban Russian Oil Imports - WSJ Mr. Biden has said he wants to do everything he …

: Gas is over $4/gallon and there was one can of frosting on the shelf at Walmart for my kid’s …

: The Babylon Bee Has Obtained This Exclusive Photo Of The Ghost Of Kyiv - The Babylon Bee UPDATE: …

: Biden’s Bizarre Oil Diplomacy - WSJ Opinion It speaks volumes about this Administration that it’s …

: Supreme Court won’t review decision that freed Bill Cosby - WTOP News The high court — whose nine …

: Cheaper 27-Inch ‘Studio Display’ Reportedly Coming at Tomorrow’s Apple Event - …

: Never Wasted - Catholic Husband Lent is a time when we’re reminded of the importance of prayer in …

: Weird: Christians Who Claimed They’d Come Back To Church After COVID Are Still Absent - The …

: Russia Removed From Apple Maps - The Babylon Bee “As far as we’re concerned, Russia no …

: Calm before the storm.

: Klain: White House may extend freeze on student loan payments again - Politico Progressives and …

: Biden to Finalize ‘Buy American’ Rule for Government Procurements - WSJ President Biden is set to …

: Iran, U.S. Close to Reviving Iranian Nuclear Deal - WSJ Iran has been pushing for more sanctions …

: Ram Relieved As Kindly Old Jewish Man Frees Him From Thicket - The Babylon Bee “My luck is …

: 10 Key Moments From Biden’s State Of The Union - The Babylon Bee When Biden told businesses to cut …

: Biden and the State of the Midterm Elections - WSJ Opinion Mr. Biden’s speech then descended into a …

: Biden Misses the Moment in His State of the Union Address - WSJ Opinion An anxious world is looking …

: My first experimental foray into the world of Cold Brew.

: MLB Lockout: Baseball’s Opening Day Will Be Delayed as Owners, Players Fail to Agree on New Contract …

: Finland’s Drift Toward NATO Membership Accelerated by Russia’s Ukraine Invasion - WSJ Watching …

: Spring is upon us.

: Russian Skaters Who Roiled the Olympics Are Barred From World Championships - WSJ The news is …

: Zelensky Renews Call for Help, EU Membership: ‘Prove You Are With Us’ - WSJ Russian President …

: Abortion-Rights Bill Blocked in Senate - WSJ “This is Day 1. We want Americans to know where their …

: Lordstown Motors Reports Deepening Losses - WSJ The company warned last year it was burning through …

: Citigroup Has Nearly $10 Billion In Total Russian Exposure - WSJ some of which sit in a consumer …

: IOC Recommends Banning Russian Athletes from International Competition - WSJ The International …

: Pope Francis Refrains From Blaming Russia for War in Ukraine - WSJ That makes the pope, who has …

: Fence being reinstalled around US Capitol for Biden speech - WTOP Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger …

: 13 Cents - Catholic Husband Our failures in Lents past may come from our obsessive focus on the sin …

: Energy, Russia and American Power - WSJ Opinion Shippers have redirected liquefied natural gas …

: Putin Gambles That the West Is Weak - WSJ Opinion A Western world that has spent two years …

: General Milley Calls Russia To Warn Them Of Ukrainian Counter-Attack - The Babylon Bee General …

: Meta/Facebook, Twitter, & YouTube banned Trump after January 6th because of the potential that …

: Ukraine invasion: EU shuts airspace to Russian planes - BBC News All such planes, including the …

: Ex-Attorney General William Barr Urges GOP to Move On From Trump - WSJ “The election was not …

: Germany to Raise Defense Spending Above 2% of GDP in Response to Ukraine War - WSJ The measures, …

: Currently reading: Hidden Order by Brad Thor 📚

: Episode 233: First Reconciliation Benedict just celebrated his next Sacrament! I pull him aside to find out how things went.

: Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦

: Lies U.S. Military Recruiters Are Legally Allowed To Tell Recruits - The Onion “The movie ticket …

: Oil Prices Are Another Headache for Biden—Who Can’t Do Much About It - WSJ “I know this is hard and …

: White House: U.S. to Sanction Putin, Lavrov - WSJ Ms. Psaki said the sanctions would include …

: CDC Eases Mask Guidelines, Reflecting Covid-19’s Retreat - WSJ The CDC said people who are …

: John Kerry’s Ukraine Emissions - WSJ Opinion Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned in an …

: Ketanji Brown Jackson Announced as Biden’s Pick for Supreme Court Nominee - WSJ President Biden on …

: Book Review: Agent ZigZag 📚 I first read a book by Ben Macintyre many years ago, and I love his storytelling style. He makes …

: Russian Attack on Ukraine Roils Markets - WSJ Brent crude oil, the global benchmark, topped $100 a …

: It’s 12:30pm on the East Coast, more than 13 hours since the unprovoked and illegal invasion of …

: Putin’s New World Disorder - WSJ Opinion The new sanctions should also target Mr. Putin and his …

: Wife Decides To Recognize The Independence Of Husband’s Fries - The Babylon Bee She …

: Bleary-Eyed Trump Stays Up All Night Deleting ‘TRUTH’ Posts Making Fun Of Him - The …

: National Guard, Law Enforcement Prepare for Possible Trucker Protests in D.C. Area - WSJ In …

: The ’80s Got Their Foreign Policy Back - WSJ Opinion In April 2012 Joe Biden used a similar attack …

: Why This Economic Boom Can’t Lift America’s Spirits - WSJ “You listen to these Fed guys—Powell …

: It’s Cold Brew o’clock, my favorite time of day!

: Book Review: Prince Caspian 📚🚸 We listened to this book on our family trip up North. I’m so glad that, now with children of the …

: Ski Michigan Another vacation is in the books. After several summers of enjoying Lake Michigan, we decided to …

: Putin Orders Deployment of Troops to Breakaway Regions in Ukraine - WSJ The White House said …

: I hate Amazon.

: The Super Bowl of Sin Taxes - WSJ Opinion We are legalizing marijuana just as opioid addiction and …

: As Covid-19 Cases Wane, U.K. to Lift Remaining Curbs - WSJ After that, it will no longer recommend …

: Russia Alleges Ukrainian Incursion; Kyiv Says Moscow Makes Up Fake Incidents - WSJ Russia’s …

: Inside Facebook’s $10 Billion Breakup With Advertisers - WSJ Facebook has built its empire on the …

: Icy Slopes - Catholic Husband Our nature and weakness largely shape the mistakes we make in our …

: U.S. To Invade Canada To Establish A Democracy - The Babylon Bee “We can’t let this …

: Finished reading: Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis 📚

: How Government Spending Fuels Inflation - WSJ Opinion Inflation is where “dreams of costless fiscal …

: Fed Officials Lean Against Expectations of Half-Point Increase in March - WSJ “There’s really no …

: Finished reading: Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal by Ben Macintyre …

: Some Apple Store Employees in U.S. Reportedly Working to Unionize - MacRumors A key concern among …

: Frackers Hold Back Production as Oil Nears $100 a Barrel - WSJ The companies said they collected …

: If your coffee place is called the Bru Bar, and it doesn’t have heavy whipping cream or half and …

: Man Donates To Truck Convoy Under Name ‘Hunter Biden’ So Washington Post Won’t Dox Him - The …

: Shelling Escalates Along Front Line Separating Ukraine and Pro-Russia Separatists - WSJ Viktor …

: Mortgage Rates Close In on 4%, Making Home Affordability Tougher - WSJ Higher rates, coupled with …

: Episode 232: Skiing Recap We’re done with lessons and practice, and back at the cottage in front of the fire before dinner. I …

: Snowy afternoon on the mountain.

: View from the summit. Overcast and flurries in the vicinity.

: Episode 231: Off the Slopes We’re back at the cottage after a morning of skiing. I check in with the kids on how lessons and …

: On the slopes. Well, practicing anyway.

: Finished reading: Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal by Ben Macintyre …

: Quiet morning in the cottage as I completed the final edits on Issue No. 01.

: FAA Administrator Steve Dickson to Resign From Post, Agency Says - WSJ Mr. Dickson was appointed to …

: Book Review: The Horse & His Boy 📚🚸 On our recent roadtrip, we listened to this book the entire way through! The kids loved it, and when …

: Google Plans to Curtail Cross-App Tracking on Android Phones - WSJ The Alphabet Inc. unit said it …

: A quiet moment.

: Benedict’s LEGO snow globe.

: Episode 230: Snow Globes It’s a snowy day outside, so the kids are making snow globes inside. ❄️

: Finished reading: The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis 📚

: Snowy start.

: Detailing - Catholic Husband Reconciliation is that detailing, a thorough cleaning that returns us …

: This portable valet is perfect for travel!

: Bengals Just Happy To Not Be In Ohio - The Babylon Bee “I’m so overwhelmingly grateful. …

: Some Democrats Push Biden to Embrace Normalcy as Covid-19 Cases Ease - WSJ The elected officials …

: Suspend the Gas Tax, They Cried - WSJ Opinion The contradictions of climate politics keep piling …

: Biden Warns Putin of ‘Swift and Severe Costs’ of Invading Ukraine - WSJ “We have already gone …

: On the road again.

: Clarence Thomas Surprised To Hear How Important Black Representation On SCOTUS Is To Man Who …

: As Hunger Spreads in Afghanistan, Hospitals Fill With Premature, Dying Babies - WSJ Half of the …

: Inflation Haunts the Biden Economy - WSJ Opinion The economy needed support early in the pandemic. …

: Rising Inflation Keeps Pressure on Fed to Frontload Rate Increases - WSJ Fed officials in the …

: Apple Announces AirTag Updates to Address Unwanted Tracking - MacRumors The warning will make it …

: U.S. Inflation Accelerates to 40-Year High - WSJ U.S. inflation accelerated to a 7.5% annual rate …

: Afternoon Off In addition to being an at-home dad, I have several side projects that I work on in the evenings and …

: EV Charging Network Will Target Interstate Highways - WSJ stations will have to have at least 600 …

: Program to Cut Student Debt for Healthcare Providers Sticks Some With Even More - WSJ The penalties …

: Don’t Expect Rising Interest Rates to Boost Your Savings Account - WSJ Many high-yield savings …

: Nvidia, SoftBank call off blockbuster Arm deal - Fox Business SoftBank stands to pocket a $1.25 …

: Movie Nobody Watched Nominated To Receive Award At Ceremony Nobody Watches - The Babylon Bee In a …

: Trudeau Demands Protesters Stop Shutting Down City So That He Can Shut Down City - The Babylon Bee …

: Number of Oscar-nominated films I watched last year: 0. Number of Oscar-nominated films I’ve ever …

: Winter blues.

: Biden’s Top Science Adviser Resigns - WSJ People with knowledge of his behavior accused him of …

: IRS Retreats From Facial Recognition to Verify Taxpayers’ Identities - WSJ The Internal Revenue …

: Tyson Foods Says Higher Meat Prices Haven’t Cooled Demand - WSJ Escalating meat prices haven’t …

: I’d rather have a president who says mean things on Twitter than one who’s policies result in 25% …

: Frontier Group, Spirit Airlines Merge in $6.6 Billion Deal - WSJ “This transaction is …

: Keto Recycle - Catholic Husband The goal of holiness isn’t perfection. The goal is to live as …

: I watch videos like this and think, “Wow, nature is so amazing.” Then I think about the amazing …

: Seasonal shift.

: Too Risky to Wed in Your 20s? Not if You Avoid Cohabiting First - WSJ As we recently discovered, …

: App-Store Bill Targeting Apple, Google Is Approved by Senate Panel - WSJ Apple has privately warned …

: I hate sweating while walking in winter.

: Book Review: A Layman's Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours 📚 The cover art on this book is amazing, and the topic is right on point. I’m transitioning back to …

: Done with the final draft of the first issue of Applied Bioethics Magazine. This is the most …

: Just fixed the plastic wind-up gears on my son’s plane using nothing but a flashlight and a Swiss …

: Biden’s Student-Debt Pledge Stalls, Frustrating Supporters - WSJ Joe Biden said during his …

: The Commanders: Washington’s NFL Team Announces New Name - WSJ The team, which is keeping its …

: CNN President Jeff Zucker Resigns, Citing Relationship With Colleague - WSJ citing his failure to …

: U.S. National Debt Exceeds $30 Trillion for First Time - WSJ “It is the result of both borrowing …

: Facebook Replaces All Text Fields With Dropdown Menu Of Approved Things You Can Say - The Babylon …

: Operation Warp Speed Slowly Gets Its Due - WSJ Opinion Mr. Klain replied: “I think we have to be …

: Florida teen wins appeal to receive abortion meds without parental consent - Fox News The teen …

: Top 8 Reasons To Stock Up On Ammo RIGHT NOW - The Babylon Bee It’s time for us to buy what we …

: Sean Penn on American Masculinity I don’t think that [in order] to be fair to women, we should …

: Socialists Condemn Workers Of The World For Uniting - The Babylon Bee To their dismay, they soon …

: Universal health care bill faces deadline in California - WTOP The latest estimate says it would …

: Noticing Progress - Catholic Husband We tend not to give ourselves credit for the tiny steps …

: Currently reading: Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal by Ben Macintyre …

: Trump Designing Much, Much Higher Wall To Keep Out Biden’s Migrant Flights - The Babylon Bee This …

: Biden Seen Looking At Paint Color Swatches To Choose Next Supreme Court Justice - The Babylon Bee …

: Biden Promises To Replace Retiring Quarterback Tom Brady With A Woman Of Color - The Babylon Bee …

: Finished reading: A Layman’s Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours by Timothy M. Gallagher 📚

: Episode 229: Lucy Story Time Lucy sits down to read her new favorite Mo Willems book.

: 25 minutes in Adoration is a very pleasant way to end the week.

: Biden Praises Retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer - WSJ Mr. Biden said that he has been …

: I prefer Customer Support reps that have a personality.

: Older Investors Have a Lot of Money in Stocks. How to Check if It’s Too Much. - WSJ Data from …

: Biden Administration Explores Ways to Cover Covid-19 Tests for Medicare Enrollees - WSJ The policy …

: Episode 228: Felicity Story Time Felicity sits down to read “Little Boy Blue.”

: A New Rhythm Why is it so hard to create a new routine? I spent a lot of time listening to productivity podcasts …

: When design delights. ☕️

: Apple should really release an Apple Card Debit a la Target Red Card Debit.

: Daddy & Me date at a coffee shop.

: McConnell Says Senate Should Not Confirm New Supreme Court Nominee Just Three Years Before …

: Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire - WSJ The moral of the story is that bullying and …

: Experian to Allow Consumers to Create Their Own Credit Reports - WSJ “The better the representation …

: When you’re too little to make your bed, so your big bro takes care of it for you.

: Biden Puts 8,000 Troops On Alert In Case Peter Doocy Retaliates - The Babylon Bee Milley quickly …

: Robot and Benedict in his flight suit with name tag. 🤖

: Episode 227: Robotics Benedict is studying more than just math, history, and art. I catch up with him during his section …

: Ukraine Invites Kyle Rittenhouse To Guard Their Border - The Babylon Bee “Yo, Kyle, hope all is …

: Biden Administration Mounts Daring Mission To Evacuate Hunter’s Remaining Cash From Ukraine - The …

: Supreme Court Rules for Northwestern Employees in Retirement-Plan Case - WSJ They also alleged that …

: Pentagon Places Thousands of Troops on Standby for Deployment to Eastern Europe in Standoff With …

: Australian Prime Minister Loses Control of Account on China’s WeChat - WSJ “We have never and have …

: Build Back Better? Fix Medicaid First - WSJ Opinion “It is no coincidence,” the FGA says, “that the …

: Applied Bioethics - Catholic Husband When making care decisions, we need the intellectual tools to …

: Why the Sustainable Investment Craze Is Flawed - WSJ The financial industry has spotted an …

: Maggie the Cow

: Episode 226: First Reconciliation Benedict is almost ready for his next Sacrament, so we sit down to talk about it. And Felicity joins …

: I get my best ideas when I’m walking.

: San Francisco Store Clerk Confused As Shopper Actually Tries To Pay For Merchandise - The Babylon …

: Germany Blocks NATO Ally From Transferring Weapons to Ukraine - WSJ Germany is blocking North …

: U.S. Suspends 44 Flights to China Operated by Chinese Airlines - WSJ China’s border controls have …

: A New Biden Answer for Unfulfilled Promises - WSJ Opinion You know, I was — I did a couple-hour …

: More Starbucks Baristas Across the U.S. Are Looking to Unionize - WSJ In less than three months, …

: Nation’s largest abortion protest could be last under Roe - ABC News The March for Life, for …

: Wedding Feast Of The Lamb To Be Catered By Chick-fil-A - The Babylon Bee “It’s a little …

: TIAA Offers Annuity Product for Corporate 401(k) Retirement Plans - WSJ American workers who crave …

: New Blog Idea I was looking through the _On This Day_ feature in Day One this morning, and came across this entry …

: Havana Syndrome Unlikely Caused by Russia, Other U.S Foes, CIA Says - WSJ “We are pursuing this …

: Pig Kidneys Transplanted Into Brain-Dead Man as Patients Face Organ Shortages - WSJ The …

: 10 Surefire Ways To Get Out Of Wearing A Mask When Someone Tells You To - The Babylon Bee Put on …

: Oops! Schumer Gives Passionate Speech Defending Filibuster After Accidentally Printing His Speech …

: Episode 225: Literary Hour Brew a fresh espresso, put on your beret, and join Benedict in the quiet air of nap time to hear his …

: Sanders Says He Is Open to Supporting Primary Challenges to Sinema, Manchin - WSJ He said it was …

: I just finished the Final Draft of the first issue of my new magazine. I’m so excited to …

: Wow! What a start to the day.

: Schumer Hits Trouble After Earlier Wins in 50-50 Senate - WSJ At the start of the year, Mr. Schumer …

: Some Lawmakers Push to Ban Stock Trading by Colleagues - WSJ Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona …

: Preparations - Catholic Husband A life well lived in accordance with God’s Law is much sweeter than …

: At the controls. Every time I touch anything she says, “I’m in charge of this airplane!”

: Episode 224: Flight Simulator Lucy takes the controls of her Lucy plane and offers her best pilot tips.

: Covid-19 Test Distribution Plans Put More Pressure on U.S. Supply - WSJ People will be able order …

: The Week Biden’s Agenda Hit a Wall - WSJ It also cast a spotlight on key strategic decisions made …

: Who You Calling ‘Dastardly,’ Mr. Schumer? - WSJ Opinion Mr. Schumer wants to impose no-excuses …

: Navient, the Student Loan Punching Bag - WSJ Opinion In September it also sought to end its …

: A Report to Our Readers - WSJ Subscriptions stand at more than 3.5 million for the Journal and more …

: Kamala Harris So Disliked Nation Considering Hillary Clinton - The Babylon Bee A spokesperson for …

: Russia Moves More Weaponry Toward Ukraine, Keeps the West Guessing - WSJ As diplomats were holding …

: Without a doubt, the AP is the worst news organization in America. And that is saying something.

: Beautiful sky to start the day.

: Senate Rejects Nord Stream 2 Sanctions Bill - WSJ The administration has endorsed an alternative …

: The IRS Pleads Poverty - WSJ Opinion The IRS poverty plea is part of an effort to blame Republicans …

: Biden Follows the Trump Playbook - WSJ Opinion Mr. Trump went to Georgia just over a year ago to …

: How great is wireless printing? 🖨

: Biden Expresses Doubt About Passage of Elections Bill - WSJ “The honest to God answer is I don’t …

: Weather station soaking up the rays. Really enjoying the day taking it easy and recharging its …

: Supreme Court Blocks Biden Vaccine Rules for Private Employers, Allows Them for Healthcare Workers - …

: Sinema Rules Out Weakening Filibuster, Dealing Blow to Biden’s Election-Law Push - WSJ “While I …

: Tensions Rise Between Fauci, GOP Over Covid-19 Pandemic Response - WSJ In an unusual move, Health …

: Putin Is Running Rings Around the West - WSJ Opinion Now the Biden administration is simultaneously …

: Russia, NATO Fail to Resolve Differences in Ukraine Talks - WSJ “We have made it clear and we told …

: U.S. Inflation Reaches Fastest Pace Since 1982 - WSJ The Labor Department said the consumer-price …

: In Defense of the Filibuster Bottom line is very simple: The ideologues in the Senate want to turn what the Founding Fathers …

: Walmart Online Grocery’s “out of stock” feature is not good at all.

: Why must the joy of morning coffee dissipate so quickly? ☕️

: This is the definition of sin: the misuse of powers given us by God for doing good. - St. Basil the …

: My son, hold fast to your duty, busy yourself with it, grow old while doing your task. - Sirach …

: SEC Pushes for More Transparency From Private Companies - WSJ “When they’re big firms, they can …

: Report: Of The 4.2 Million Americans Who Quit Their Jobs In December, 74% Worked For Kamala Harris - …

: Globalization Was Supposed to Prevent War; Russia May Be Showing the Opposite - WSJ The Wall Street …

: Elizabeth Holmes Can’t Be the American Dream - WSJ Peloton Interactive sold investors on a fantasy …

: Image and Likeness - Catholic Husband The Catholic worldview rests on a simple premise: all people …

: Banks Are Making It Easier to Get Credit Cards - WSJ The average annual percentage rate, or APR, on …

: AOC Accuses COVID Virus Of Just Wanting To Date Her - The Babylon Bee Typical COVID, just completely …

: The Vaccine Mandate ‘Work-Around’ May Run Aground - WSJ Opinion The Chief brought up a re-tweet …

: Carving Up Biden’s Inflation Beef - WSJ Opinion Thanks for the lecture, but back to Econ 101, Mr. …

: Capitol Riot: The Musical! - WSJ Opinion Readers probably don’t recall a 2002 congressional effort …

: Why the Jan. 6 ‘Big Lie’ Narrative Will Fail - WSJ Opinion The American experiment remains sturdier …

: Saturday evening fire.

: The Best Investment for This Coming Crazy Year - WSJ All this explains why discipline is the …

: Why Young Adults Are Delaying Parenthood - WSJ More tell me they’re waiting until their …

: Boston Marathon Bomber’s Prison Funds Are Seized - WSJ He received a $1,400 Covid-19 relief payment …

: Dichotomy Many were shocked that the riots finally made their way to the Capitol, but we’ve watched …

: Biden Assails Trump Over Jan. 6 Riot, Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election Results - WSJ Mr. Biden’s …

: ‘I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever,’ Worship Leader Threatens - The Babylon Bee Church …

: Chrysler Plans All-Electric Vehicle Lineup by 2028 - WSJ Chrysler, which was founded in 1925, now …

: Chicago Public Schools Cancel Classes After Teachers Vote Against In-Person Instruction - WSJ City …

: Toyota Overtakes GM as Bestselling Auto Maker in U.S. - WSJ GM had been the No. 1 auto seller in …

: Overturning the Next Election - WSJ Opinion Democrats keep saying Jan. 6 must never happen again, …

: Joining The Fight Against Misinformation: Applebee’s Announces They Have Banned Marjorie …

: Build Back Better Takes Back Seat to Democrats’ Election-Law Push - WSJ White House press secretary …

: Manchin Deflates Democrats’ Hopes of Changing Filibuster, Passing Election Bills - WSJ “Any way you …

: Entitlements Always Grow and Grow - WSJ Opinion When Medicare hospital insurance was enacted, cost …

: Currently reading: A Layman’s Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours by Timothy M. Gallagher 📚

: Start your engines!

: Episode 223: Race Day Like NASCAR? This episode may be for you!

: Book Review: The Simple Path to Wealth 📚 I like to start off the New Year with a financial book, and this year’s installment came by way of a …

: Monthly Child-Tax-Credit Payments Cease, Ending Cushion for Family Budgets - WSJ Families are …

: All Things New - Catholic Husband Two lousy years are over, and there is light at the end of the …

: After over a decade, I’m coming back to using pencils on a regular basis.

: Up early.

: Finished reading: The Simple Path to Wealth by J. Collins 📚

: Episode 222: New Years Resolutions What better way to kick of 2022 and Season 5 of ChetCast than with Episode 222? The kids have big …

: Currently reading: Holy Bible: The Great Adventure Catholic Bible by Ascension Press 📚

: New Year? YNAB Fresh Start. 💵

: ‘Wow, What A Terrible Year!’ Say People Living At The Absolute Peak Of Human Civilization - The …

: Windows, why so many updates?!

: Liberal Arts Degrees The 22-month Federal student loan holiday was recently extended another 90 days, with no end in …

: Oh No! Biden Checks His To-Do List And Realizes He Totally Forgot To Shut Down The Virus - The …

: The CDC Sees a Great Covid Light - WSJ Opinion ‘Tis the season for epiphanies, even at the White …

: Morning appointment, so of course the kids were an hour late coming downstairs.

: Stock Pickers Are Struggling to Beat the Market - WSJ But many active stock funds struggle to beat …

: I wish the Ulysses sync engine was much, much faster.

: Space Cow.

: Episode 221: Christmas Joy I catch up with the kids to talk about their Christmas.

: Joe Manchin and Child Poverty - WSJ Opinion Press headlines are warning about families on the brink …

: Love So Deep - Catholic Husband The joy of the season is now here after weeks of preparation. Leave …

: Bike Trailer Update: Kids had fun I could’ve used about 90 days of extra training 🚴🏻‍♂️

: Currently reading: The Simple Path to Wealth by J. Collins 📚

: Christmas dinner.

: Silent night, Holy night

: Midnight Mass EDC.

: Oh No! The Ghost Of Christmas Future Just Showed Up And He’s Wearing A Full Hazmat Suit! - The …

: Reminder: Husbands, It’s Time To Start Christmas Shopping - The Babylon Bee It’s OK, …

: Boys gingerbread house.

: Episode 220: Gingerbread Houses Christmas Eve is well underway. Our big project this morning was building gingerbread houses.

: My favorite day of the year. ❄️🎅🏻🎄

: Report: 90% Of Dads Running Errands Are Just Doing It To Get Some Peace And Quiet - The Babylon Bee …

: The Bourne Ultimatum 🍿

: Porch Pirates My kids love Mark Rober. Most days, they beg me to watch his modern engineering videos on YouTube. …

: Putin Blames the West for Ukraine Tensions During News Conference - WSJ defended what he called his …

: Biden’s Holiday Troubles Multiply as Omicron Spreads, Agenda Stalls - WSJ Mr. Biden, for his part, …

: Santa Clause 2 🍿

: LEGO inventions celebrating the end of Advent.

: Episode 219: LEGO Building Team For the first time, maybe ever, Benedict opened his LEGO Research Lab to his sisters. After half an …

: Intel Apologizes After Asking Suppliers to Avoid China’s Xinjiang Region - WSJ On Thursday, the …

: Speaking of student loans, I just read the fine print. Any unpaid interest outstanding on loans will …

: The Forever Student Loan Emergency - WSJ Unlike its last pause through January, the Administration …

: In Stunning Blow To Democracy, Legislation Decided By Majority Of Elected Representatives - The …

: Pelosi Disappointed We’ll Never Get To Find Out What Was In The Build Back Better Bill - The …

: Confronting Inflation, Biden Administration Turns to Oil Industry It Once Shunned - WSJ The Biden …

: How Fauci and Collins Shut Down Covid Debate - WSJ Opinion “This proposal from the three fringe …

: Biden’s Omicron Reality Check - WSJ Opinion Wasn’t Democrats’ $1.9 trillion spending bill in March …

: Central Intelligence 🍿

: One Last Chance to Build Back Better - WSJ Opinion Unless Congress acts soon, millions of families …

: Student-Loan Repayment Moratorium Could Get Another Extension From Biden - WSJ A spokesperson for …

: First day of winter. ❄️

: Biden Emerges as Progressive Government’s Mr. Bad Example - WSJ Opinion The virus is the most …

: Christmas Tree, 2021

: Episode 218: O, Christmas Tree My voice is trying to come back, but that didn’t stop us from talking about our favorite ornaments.

: U.S. Raises Fuel-Efficiency Requirements for Cars and Light Trucks - WSJ The U.S. Environmental …

: PirateShip is excellent. 📦

: I don’t know if it’s very funny or very sad that my 8yo came up with a clever COVID joke.

: Vast Household Wealth Could Be a Factor Behind U.S. Labor Shortage - WSJ Families that win at least …

: Now - Catholic Husband The objective is to live a saintly life. Ordinary men and women of all …

: White House lights up Manchin after he crushes Biden’s megabill - POLITICO With an evenly …

: The White House Art of Furious Persuasion - WSJ Opinion The progressive whiz kids who run President …

: Joe Manchin Rescues the Democrats - WSJ Opinion We have to admit that Mr. Manchin’s defection also …

: Biden’s Climate Plans Thrown Into Doubt by Manchin’s Rejection of ‘Build Back Better’ Bill - WSJ …

: The Santa Clause 🍿

: First fire of the season.

: Manchin Says He Won’t Vote for ‘Build Back Better' Bill - WSJ Thank goodness!

: Tech-Savvy Kids Defeat Apple’s and Others’ Parental-Control Features - WSJ Parents say the controls …

: Decorated and ready to share.

: Taiwan Voters Back Ruling Party in Referendum, Removing Obstacle to U.S. Trade Deal - WSJ Beijing …

: Culinary art in progress.

: Episode 217: Christmas Cookies We’re home and everyone is healthy again. Just in time to bake and decorate some Christmas Cookies! …

: Investors Balk at Plan to Buy Coal Mines and Close Them - WSJ Citigroup Inc. and its partners …

: Morning garage projects with son: ✔️Replace truck side mirror ✔️Build jellybean dispenser

: Army And Navy Both Forfeit Football Game, Leave Billions Worth Of Equipment On The Field - The …

: Vladimir Putin Names His Price - WSJ Opinion “The line pursued by the United States and NATO over …

: 118 years of flight.

: Southwest Airlines CEO Tests Positive for Covid-19 - WSJ Stop writing these stories. This is not …

: Hillary Clinton Reportedly Considering Losing Again In 2024 - The Babylon Bee ITT Tech Political …

: Psaki Blames Inflation On Little Elves That Change Prices In The Middle Of The Night - The Babylon …

: Meet Steve, The Last Remaining American Who Doesn’t Have A Podcast - The Babylon Bee UPDATE: …

: Toyota, in Reversal, Says It Will Shift More Rapidly to EVs - WSJ Still, it cautioned that many of …

: The Babylon Bee Presents: COVID Christmas Carols - The Babylon Bee “mRNA In a Manager” …

: Just passed a woman FaceTiming while driving. That’s a new one for me.

: Building Back Bitter - WSJ Opinion Inflation turned out be much lower in 1983 than many economists …

: Fed Reinforces Plans to Provide Open-Ended Stimulus to Spur Recovery - WSJ “It’s not going to be …

: Creating Evil - Catholic Husband God, in His wisdom, granted humankind creative powers. We can …

: Chris Wallace to Depart Fox News, Join CNN+ Streaming Service - WSJ “After 18 years, I have decided …

: Overdraft Fees Enrich Banks, and the Biden Administration Wants Less of That - WSJ “What I’ve been …

: It took 59 years, but Daniel Craig did what Blofeld never could: he killed James Bond. Now I …

: No Time to Die 🍿

: I got a Tempest weather station as an early Christmas present. Looking forward to installing it this …

: Joe Manchin’s Inflation Vindication - WSJ Opinion In any case, prices won’t decline. The rate of …

: National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets 🍿

: U.S. Inflation Hit a 39-Year High in November - WSJ The Labor Department said the consumer-price …

: The Stealth Gas-Heating Tax - WSJ Opinion The methane tax exposes the contradiction at the heart of …

: It’s Time To Panic: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Omicron - The Babylon Bee …

: Citigroup’s Jane Fraser Expects to Shed Some Clients for Climate Purposes - WSJ Citigroup will …

: Biden Rules Out Unilateral Force if Russia Invades Ukraine - WSJ Asked if he would rule out troops …

: Why Washington Won’t Fix Student Debt Plans That Overload Families - WSJ Terry Hartle, senior vice …

: I’m glad that iOS 15 kept Featured Photos. I really dislike how Memories are all videos. I never …

: Report: iOS Users Who Opt-Out of App Tracking Continue to Be Tracked by Facebook and Snapchat - …

: Beautiful sunset.

: Saule Omarova, Biden’s Nominee to Oversee National Banks, Withdraws - WSJ Mr. Tester also pressed …

: Old people take gifts to their doctors. The thought never crossed my mind.

: Make Straight Paths - Catholic Husband The prophets tell us to make straight the paths of the Lord, …

: My favorite of all.

: Putin Troop Buildup Near Ukraine Raises Concerns of Potential 2022 Invasion, U.S. Officials Say - …

: Time to decorate! 🎄

: Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery, put on the splendor of glory from God forever. …

: Biden Administration Celebrates Creating 2 Whole Jobs - The Babylon Bee The two newly created …

: Will the Justices Let Go of Abortion? - WSJ Opinion Overturning Roe would mean returning a …

: Man Excited To Add 2-Cent Gas Savings To The 16 Cents He Saved On July 4 - The Babylon Bee At …

: ‘It’s Demo Day!’ Shouts Joel Osteen Taking A Sledgehammer To His Church Walls - The …

: Senate Approves Spending Bill Averting Government Shutdown - WSJ then quickly maneuvered the …

: Fauci Stresses Masks, Vaccines, Boosters After First Case of Omicron Detected in U.S. - Newsweek …

: It’s a branded kind of day.

: Theologians Confirm: Amount Of Treasure Stored Up In Heaven Directly Proportional To Your Bible App …

: Biden’s COVID campaign promises have aged terribly - Washington Examiner Biden didn’t hesitate to …

: Democrats and Republicans Reach Deal to Try to Prevent Government Shutdown - WSJ Democrats and …

: Omicron Reinfects Government - WSJ Opinion With Omicron’s discovery days ago in South Africa and …

: ‘Handled Variety Of Tasks,’ Writes Kamala Harris, Struggling To Fill Out Performance Review …

: Some Professional Degrees Leave Students With High Debt but Without High Salaries - WSJ In three …

: Metaverse Real Estate Piles Up Record Sales in Sandbox and Other Virtual Realms - WSJ Republic …

: A Dubious Union Revote at Amazon - WSJ Opinion Union advocates claim to empower workers but are …

: Big day! 🎄

: I lost 3lbs on vacation. 🦃

: [Pivot - Catholic Husband](catholichusband.com/index_fil… Structure is good, but rigidity is …

: Make this trip end.

: Gulls hitching a ride across the bay in the ferry’s draft. Kind of genius.

: Let me see if I can go find it.

: Choppy morning on the Delaware Bay.

: Racist Joe Biden Bans Travel From Africa - The Babylon Bee Voters are reporting that they are …

: Biden’s Covid Death Milestone - WSJ Opinion Covid deaths this year have now surpassed the toll in …

: Christmas lights going up, house by house.

: Nice day in town.

: Janet Yellen Announces Americans Can Use Promo Code ‘THANKS’ For 10% Off All U.S. Goods And Services …

: Atlantic sunrise.

: U.S. Joins With China, Other Nations in Tapping Oil Reserves - WSJ The six countries combined are …

: Airpower.

: Daddy & Me time with Lucy.

: Simple Truths - Catholic Husband A child can accept and embrace the simple truths of our deepest …

: My favorite animal at the zoo. 🦉

: Episode 216: Cape May Zoo The cousins got ahead of us, but Lucy still has lots to share about our visit to the zoo.

: Man Crushed To Death By Giant Pile Of Cheese After Refusing To Tell Olive Garden Waitress To Stop - …

: Made it to the ocean.

: How the Great Have Fallen Southwest Airlines, USAA, and CarMax used to be a few of my corporate heroes. Companies that I could …

: A Popular Tax Trick for Savers, the Mega ‘Back Door’ Roth IRA, Is Eliminated in House Bill - WSJ …

: Gorgeous fall colors.

: A stop back in time.

: Biden Asks FTC to Examine Oil, Gas Companies’ Role in High Gasoline Prices - WSJ In a Wednesday …

: Worth the drive.

: Episode 215: Fall Festival We had quite an adventure this weekend and the kids talk all about it.

: Glasgow’s Climate of Unreality - WSJ Opinion “If [Mr. Biden] were asking them to boost their …

: Steve Bannon Surrenders to FBI to Face Contempt Charges - WSJ The indictment marks the first such …

: Apple Imposing Strict Terms on U.S. States for Digital IDs in Wallet App - MacRumors The company …

: Scripture Before Phone - Catholic Husband Morning is a beautiful time, one that should be enjoyed …

: Even St. Joseph needs a few friends.

: As with every issue, Biden claims to be a helpless bystander on inflation | Washington Examiner …

: Red Alert: Your Wife Just Saw A ‘Fun, Easy’ DIY Home Project On TikTok - The Babylon Bee

: Prosecutors Charge Trump Adviser Steve Bannon for Defying Jan. 6 Panel Subpoena - WSJ Attorney …

: ‘That Boy Was Fake-Crying!’ Says Man Who Bursts Into Tears Whenever Someone Lightly …

: Book Review: The Common Rule 📚 The algorithm served this book up to me. I appreciate cover art, but this one is next-level good. It …

: What Home-Schoolers Are Doing Right - WSJ Opinion We shouldn’t accept a public education system …

: To all who served, and the families who stood behind them, thank you. 🇺🇸

: How Much Do Electric Vehicles Cost to ‘Fill Up’ Compared With Buying Gasoline? - WSJ In our look at …

: I missed the narrow window to see No Time to Die in theaters. I can now rent and stream the movie …

: Episode 214: Fall Backyard Play I catch up with the big kids playing outside during nap time.

: Finished reading: The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel …

: U.S. Inflation Reached 30-Year High in October - WSJ U.S. inflation hit a three-decade high in …

: Just over a week until I get to drink the real thing.

: The GE Empire Breaks Up - WSJ Opinion GE’s rise and fall is fundamentally a story of American …

: Republicans Rescue Biden’s Agenda - WSJ Opinion Without those GOP votes, the bill would have failed …

: Good News For Dems: Biden And Harris Now Polling At 66% Approval If You Combine Their Numbers - The …

: Dads on Duty - Catholic Husband Active, engaged, and loving fathers have the power to change the …

: 5:57am, and all four of my children are awake. Daylight Savings Time is a great idea!

: Infrastructure Law Seen Having Small, Positive Impact on Growth - WSJ Economist Mark Zandi of …

: Why the Billionaires’ Tax Matters to You, Too - WSJ This (calculating unrealized gains) so-called …

: Twitter on iOS Now Lets You Easily Search For Tweets From Specific Accounts - MacRumors offers …

: Biden ‘Perfectly Comfortable’ Paying Separated Families, White House Says - WSJ President Biden is …

: Democratic leaders amp up pressure on holdouts of Biden agenda - TheHill He declined to specify how …

: House Democrats Add Paid Leave, State-and-Local Tax Deduction to Bill - WSJ The House plan would …

: McAuliffe Was Right! Victorious Youngkin Pulls Off Mask To Reveal He’s Been Trump All Along - The …

: Trump Forced To Start From Scratch On His ‘Dems Rigged The Virginia Election’ Speech - …

: The latest version of the Reconciliation Bill allows the Backdoor Roth IRA to remain until couples …

: I really, really like having a HomePod on my desk.

: Pelosi Says House Democrats Will Add Paid Leave Back to Bill - WSJ Some Democratic lawmakers said …

: Home warranties, like all warranties, are a waste of money. 💸

: Episode 213: Halloween Recap I finally caught up with the kids to talk about Halloween, but things got a bit out of hand. 🎃

: November morning.

: Acceptance - Catholic Husband Acceptance is the humble admission that the great plans of God are …

: Boo! 🎃

: American Who Got $1,200 In Exchange For Lost Livelihood Wishes He Had Just Illegally Crossed The …

: Code of Canon Law - Book IV - Function of the Church Liber (Cann. 879-958) Can. 916 A person who is …

: Rookie Move: Christian Prays God Would Teach Him Patience - The Babylon Bee At publishing time, …

: Supply Chain Crisis Solved As Each Migrant Coming Into Country Will Be Asked To Help Carry A …

: The Climate Summit to Nowhere - WSJ Opinion It’s incongruous bordering on the bizarre to organize a …

: The American Rescue Plan was passed earlier this year with a price tag of $1.9T. Inflation is …

: Let’s edit.

: I tried to search the 2,000 page PDF of the latest version of the Build Back Better Act, but my …

: The Facts on Trump’s Fraud Letter - WSJ Opinion As for the media clerics, their attempts to censor …

: The Summer of Stagflation - WSJ Opinion But the tragedy is that the expansion would be so much …

: U.S. in Talks to Pay Hundreds of Millions to Families Separated at Border - WSJ The Biden …

: Facebook to Change Company Name to Meta in Focus on Metaverse - WSJ change its name to Meta to …

: I’m the first appointment after lunch. My appointment is halfway over. I’m still in the waiting …

: U.S. Economy Slowed in Third Quarter on Delta Surge, Supply Crunch - WSJ Gross domestic product …

: Dads on duty in Louisiana show rugged individualism still works - Washington Examiner People like …

: Janet Yellen Pops Out Of Child’s Cake To Take His Birthday Money - The Babylon Bee Janet …

: Biden Pitches $1.85 Trillion Framework to Ease Passage of Parallel Infrastructure Bill - WSJ “No …

: I’m thankful for clean water. 💧

: Man Excited For Giant Refund After Claiming $1 Million Of ‘Unrealized Charitable …

: The Senator Who Cried Debt Crisis - WSJ Opinion Democrats are happy to force Republicans to do the …

: First decent walking weather in months! 🌌🍁

: Greenpeace co-founder joins climate change skeptics - Washington Examiner Moore said he favors …

: Janet Yellen Proposes Tax On Coins You Acquire In Mario - The Babylon Bee Treasury Secretary Janet …

: Young People Say Disconnect Keeps Them From Church - WSJ Ms. Qureshi, who attends both Muslim and …

: The Democrats’ Wealth-Tax Mirage - WSJ Opinion The first income tax enacted after ratification of …

: U.S. to Exempt Certain Foreign Air Travelers From Covid-19 Vaccine Rules - WSJ Children and people …

: Tax on Billionaires’ Unrealized Gains Will Likely Be in Budget Package, Democrats Say - WSJ “I …

: A Banking Regulator Who Hates Banks - WSJ Opinion Progressives are demonizing her critics as …

: Unglued - Catholic Husband If you wonder why society has come unglued, why hated and bigotry are …

: The $10,000 IRS Tax Dragnet - WSJ Opinion Recall how liberals howled about the National Security …

: CNN lied about Joe Rogan and ivermectin. It regrets nothing - Washington Examiner Never mind that …

: An Ohio Pension Manager Risks Running Out of Retirement Money. His Answer: Take More Risks. - WSJ …

: The $10,000 IRS Tax Dragnet - WSJ Opinion “The wealthy business owners are on the honor system,” …

: The Gangs of Haiti - WSJ Opinion In the 19th century, a place as desperate as Haiti might have …

: Liberal Parent Trying To Figure Out How To Cheer For His Son Brandon - The Babylon Bee “I try …

: Experts Warn That If Children Between The Ages Of 5-11 Aren’t Vaccinated Then Pfizer Executives …

: Your New Woke 401(k) - WSJ Opinion According to Morningstar, the asset-weighted average expense …

: At the airport, listening for Gramma’s plane. 🛬

: Updating my backpack for fall. I took some time to clean my Saddle Mountain.

: Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids 5-11 Will Be at Pediatric Offices, Schools Once Authorized, White House …

: Biden’s Real Tax Target Isn’t the Superrich - WSJ Opinion But what’s blatantly not fair is to rally …

: 16 Common Phrases In The News And What They Actually Mean - The Babylon Bee “Zero” = …

: Brave Browser Says Goodbye to Google As Default Search Engine, Replaces With …

: Report: Facebook to Change Its Name Next Week to Better Reflect Company’s …

: Apple’s New $19 Polishing Cloth is Sold Out Until Late November - MacRumors My Christmas is …

: The start of something beautiful.

: About to clean the attic. I’m tired just thinking about it. 📦📦📦

: As Afghanistan Sinks Into Destitution, Some Sell Children to Survive - WSJ Desperate to feed her …

: Stony Hearts - Catholic Husband When we reject God’s plan for us, we accept a lesser existence, a …

: Oceans Thirteen 🍿

: Gorgeous sunset.

: Walmart, With Eyes on Amazon, Tries to Build a Fintech Startup - WSJ Walmart launched its own …

: Sunday sky.

: Due To Supply Shortages, Husbands May Need To Begin Shopping For Christmas Presents Prior To …

: Episode 212: Felicity Plays It’s a cool, fall Saturday morning. I catch up with Felicity playing in the backyard.

: Moderna Booster Shot Backed by FDA Advisory Panel - WSJ “It’s more a gut feeling rather than based …

: Former Boeing Pilot Indicted in Probe of 737 MAX Crashes - WSJ Boeing’s settlement with the Justice …

: Backed-Up Cargo Ships Positioned To Spell Out ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ - The Babylon Bee “Hey wow! …

: Boy Who Pointed Out The Emperor Has No Clothes Banned For Misinformation - The Babylon Bee Censors …

: A Winter of Giant Gas Bills Is Coming. Are You Ready? - WSJ According to the Energy Information …

: Soaring tax receipts show rate hike not needed - Washington Examiner According to congressional …

: Biden to meet with Pope Francis in Rome - NY Post “They will discuss working together on efforts …

: Biden Administration Seeks to Expand Wind Farms in Coastal Waters - WSJ The U.S. is aiming by 2025 …

: Boom Times in the Beltway - WSJ Opinion Nearly every revenue stream chipped in more, except for …

: Time to start the day.

: Terrifying New Halloween Mask Depicts A Human Face Not Wearing A Mask - The Babylon Bee …

: Perfect Heroes - Catholic Husband Heroes inspire us to live our lives more fully, but expecting …

: Nice day, perfect tree.

: White House Whistleblower Claims Strangers Drag Him From Place To Place And Make Him Sign Papers And …

: Google to Block Ads From Appearing Next to Content Denying Climate Change - WSJ The ban applies to …

: I got Flight Simulator X working on my old iMac and I couldn’t be happier! 🛫

: A piece of joint artwork by Felicity and Lucy.

: Episode 211: Watercolors I returned from my bike ride to find two artists working outside.

: It’s taken four homes, but I finally have a thermostat that matches the wall and requires no trim …

: I’m very happy that this is my last day of watering-in the sod. 🌱

: Texas Introduces Express Lanes For Guys In Cowboy Hats Driving Lifted Pickup Trucks Alone - The …

: Ships Arrive From The Orient Laden With Pumpkin Spice - The Babylon Bee It’s October, and that …

: 17 Things With A Higher Approval Rating Than Joe Biden - The Babylon Bee Prostate exams - …

: Episode 210: LEGO Research Lab Benedict invites us into his lab to discuss his latest invention.

: Benedict’s LEGO challenge Jack o’Lantern.

: Updated Bipartisan Senate Infrastructure Deal: Budgetary and Economic Effects — Penn Wharton Budget …

: Why didn’t the vaccine manufacturers win the Nobel Prize? - Washington Examiner Lesson: …

: Democrats Float Changes to Filibuster Amid Debt Ceiling Standoff - WSJ The possibility that …

: Imran Khan Explains Money Saved In Offshore Tax Haven Was To Buy Pakistani People A Big Present - …

: Facebook’s hours-long outage had zero effect on me. The good life!

: Episode 209: New School Week Another showcase of the poetry and prayer memorization that the kids practiced.

: Stock Funds Finally Had to Struggle - WSJ Gold-oriented funds, always volatile, dropped 12.3% in …

: Month of the Rosary - Catholic Husband Praying the Rosary every day doesn’t require any planning, …

: Keto bagel and lox on the menu for Sunday Brunch.

: Democrats’ Tax Plans Worry High-Income Business Owners - WSJ About half the benefit of the …

: The Babylon Bee’s Predictions For 2021 - The Babylon Bee October 11 - ISIS takes over all of …

: German Catholic Leaders Support Blessings for Gay Couples, Challenging Pope Francis - WSJ At a …

: Troll farms reached 140 million Americans a month on Facebook before 2020 election - MIT Technology …

: Ok, Boomer.

: Lordstown Motors to Sell Former GM Factory in Ohio to Foxconn - WSJ The two companies have entered …

: Congress Passes Bill Averting Government Shutdown - WSJ Congress passed a bill extending government …

: Book Review: A Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More 📚 Sam and Rob, although neither of those are their real first names, are parents of 14 living in …

: Manchin Statement On Infrastructure And Reconciliation Negotiations - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of …

: The NCAA’s ‘March Madness’ Basketball Brand Will Now Include Women - WSJ The NCAA Division I …

: New FAA Technology Aims to Speed Takeoffs of Planes Idling on Runways - WSJ The software tools are …

: The color orange makes me happy.

: Currently reading: The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel …

: Army Football’s Winning Record In Jeopardy As General Milley Keeps Giving Opponents Their …

: Joe Biden’s Economic Fantasy World - WSJ Opinion The Biden bill is paid for by the largest tax …

: Finished reading: A Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More: Advice from a Debt-Free Family …

: I love the patterns this spreadable butter has when you open a fresh container. 🧈

: Do Nothing - Catholic Husband The busyness of the waking hours keeps us all moving. While I have a …

: In a Troubled U.S.-China Relationship, Moments of Pragmatism Emerge - WSJ That it appears to have …

: It wasn’t easy, but we got it done! Sod installed, dirt patch gone!

: Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou Reaches Deal With Justice Department - WSJ On Friday night, Canadian Prime …

: What the ‘Smart Money’ Knows About China’s Evergrande Crisis - WSJ Between its inception at the end …

: White House ‘Zero’ Hour - WSJ Opinion We didn’t know that when you pay for something that makes it …

: Vindication Over Hunter’s Emails - WSJ Opinion This is barely a scoop, since neither Hunter Biden …

: All Haitian Migrants Cleared From Del Rio, Texas, Border Camp - WSJ Biden, talking about the images …

: House Passes Bill to Protect Abortion Rights, Countering Texas Restrictions - WSJ The Women’s …

: Retirement Savers Love the Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy. It Might Not Last. - WSJ The legislation …

: Kamala Harris Deeply Troubled By Images Of Haitian Migrants At Border Whom She Distinctly Remembers …

: Book Review: Living Metanoia 📚 Fr. Dave, the author, is a Franciscan friar and the current president of Franciscan University of …

: Speaking on the passage of an amendment that added $30B to next year’s defense budget: “We ask …

: House Set to Pass Defense-Policy Bill With Military-Justice Provision - WSJ a requirement for young …

: Voters Want to Curb the Influence of Big Tech Companies, New Poll Shows - WSJ 83% of Democrats and …

: Powell’s Reappointment Credential - WSJ Opinion The median personal-consumption expenditure …

: The New Government Basic Income - WSJ Opinion Millions of Americans have received checks from the …

: Idiot Immigrants Enter Country Legally - The Babylon Bee They spent their entire life savings, …

: Went for a ride after dinner, first time in almost a year. Absolutely gorgeous evening, and fun! …

: It’s the most wonderful season of the year! 🍂

: Biden Calls Democrats to White House as Party Splinters on Spending Plans - WSJ White House press …

: How Renters Made Out in the Pandemic - WSJ Now, in a belated disclosure, the Consumer Financial …

: Just another robot invention. 🤖

: Justice Department Preparing to Challenge American-JetBlue Alliance - WSJ Across administrations, …

: Last day of Summer! ☀️

: App Library on iPad is very nice.

: Texas doctor performs abortion, despite state law banning abortions - USA Today In an op-ed in The …

: Pfizer, BioNTech Say Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Children Aged 5 to 11 - WSJ Pfizer and BioNTech …

: The paradox of the keto diet is that while it can feel restrictive in the universe of all available …

: Currently reading: A Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More: Advice from a Debt-Free Family …

: Nine - Catholic Husband The plans that we set nearly a decade ago and the hard work that it took to …

: Finished reading: Living Metanoia: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in Christ by Fr. Dave Pivonka TOR …

: Taking a child, he placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, …

: Built a gate today. Not bad!

: Update: Drone Strike Thought To Have Taken Down ISIS Actually Hit A Chuck E. Cheese In Ohio - The …

: U.S. Military Acknowledges Kabul Drone Strike Killed 10 Civilians, Including Seven Children - WSJ …

: General Milley Is Releasing A Revised Version Of ‘The Art Of War’ – And …

: Enraged Joel Osteen Flips Over Tables Being Used To Give Bibles Away Instead Of Selling His Book - …

: General Milley Rides Through Streets Of Beijing Shouting ‘The Americans Are Coming!’ - The Babylon …

: Amazon Is Doing It. So Is Walmart. Why Retail Loves ‘Buy Now, Pay Later.’ - WSJ “Our goal is …

: Benedict’s creature creation.

: Episode 208: Poetry We’re done with school for the week, so I caught up with the kids working on creative play. Benedict …

: Yellen, IRS Push Democrats to Require Banks to Report Taxpayers’ Annual Account Flows - WSJ …

: Facebook Tried to Make Its Platform a Healthier Place. It Got Angrier Instead. - WSJ A proprietary …

: Newsom Orders New Lockdown So French Laundry Will Be Available For Victory Dinner - The Babylon Bee …

: Record Number Of Americans Converting To Whatever The One Religion Is That Doesn’t Allow Vaccines - …

: Woman Attending Ultra-Exclusive Gala For The Elite In Expensive Designer Dress Lectures Nation On …

: Labor Shortages Give Low-Pay Workers a Raise. Inflation Eats It Up. - WSJ Overall consumer prices …

: Democrats rush tax bills through Congress - Washington Examiner Congress spent a year and a half …

: The fact that Apple rearranges the cameras on iPhone every year for no other purpose than to signal …

: Joe Biden’s Presidency Is Incredible—No, Really - WSJ Opinion Remember that vaccine that Kamala …

: Democrats Release Details of Proposed Tax Increase - WSJ The changes, when combined with the …

: TransUnion Nears $3.1 Billion Deal for Neustar - WSJ The Biden administration has also signaled …

: When A Child Prays - Catholic Husband When a child prays, they do it simply. They don’t have an …

: 2x4 is neither 2 nor 4.

: 9/11: Inside the President’s War Room 🍿 It took twenty years for the date to become meaningless to a lot of people. President George W. …

: Carter’s does not deserve to continue as a going concern.

: Biden Unveils ‘Your Body, My Choice’ Vaccination Program - The Babylon Bee Companies …

: The Wrong Way to Target Corporate Excess - WSJ Capping executive pay at a certain ratio would raise …

: Democrats Advance Plan to Require Employers to Offer Retirement Plans - WSJ Roughly half of …

: Democrats Float Partnership, Buyback Taxes to Fund $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan - WSJ “This proposal …

: Democrats Advance Plan to Require Employers to Offer Retirement Plans - WSJ Starting on Jan. 1, …

: Transforming America in 17 Days - WSJ Opinion FDR’s New Deal programs were passed incrementally …

: Biden Administration Sues Texas Over Its Abortion Law - WSJ “This kind of scheme to nullify the …

: Biden to Boost Vaccine Requirements for Large Employers, Federal Workers to Combat Covid-19 - WSJ …

: Biden Administration Unveils Plan to Cut Prescription-Drug Prices - WSJ To spur new drug …

: I will never understand fashion photography. Staged, awkward, unnatural, and unclear.

: Doctors Join the Climate Lobby - WSJ Opinion Medical journals are supposed to be forums for doctors …

: Taliban Unveil New Afghan Government - WSJ In an appointment that would complicate any recognition …

: Cool and beautiful on my walk this morning for the first time in months. The dog days of summer are …

: Get Smart 🍿

: Incremental Progress - Catholic Husband Life is incremental progress, the great work of perfecting …

: Weekend project complete: Build and hang new shutters.

: Fun squirrel sighting in the front yard. 🐿

: U.S. Payroll Growth Slowed in August - WSJ Frustrated by the lack of employer interest and …

: Fact check: Biden honored service members during dignified transfer - USA Today Based on our …

: Today is Day 90 of keto. Down 25 lbs. 🥓

: Hospitals Swamped With Delta Cases Struggle to Care for Critical Patients - WSJ Normally, Ozarks …

: Why I Won’t Support Spending Another $3.5 Trillion - WSJ Opinion Instead of rushing to spend …

: Episode 207: Coffee Adventure We went on an adventure to check out a new coffeeshop in town and enjoyed some delicious pastries! …

: Psaki: ‘A Record 331 Million Americans Have Not Been Abandoned In Afghanistan’ - The …

: Republican Politicians Vow To Get Real Mad And Stuff Following Afghanistan Crisis - The Babylon Bee …

: White House Solves Budget Crisis By Renting Out Ad Space On Biden’s Back - The Babylon Bee …

: SPAC Rout Erases $75 Billion in Startup Value - WSJ Over the same span, an exchange-traded fund …

: The Proposal 🍿

: The Entitlement State’s Bankruptcy Dates - WSJ The Trustees report is shouting not to expand …

: Cleaning my favorite window in the house.

: Spirit Halloween Sets Up Shop In Abandoned U.S. Military Bases In Afghanistan - The Babylon Bee …

: It’s great to see the Taliban playing with all of the tools and toys that I bought them.

: China Limits Online Videogames to Three Hours a Week for Young People - WSJ The new regulation, …

: Climate Change to Be Treated as Public-Health Issue - WSJ Asked how HHS would reduce carbon …

: U.S.’s Pledge to Fight Terrorists in Afghanistan Will Be Harder Without Boots on the Ground - WSJ …

: Robinhood Stock Drops After SEC Chairman Warns on Payment for Order Flow - WSJ SEC Chairman Gary …

: Joe Biden Bets on Cynicism - WSJ Opinion When Mr. Biden announced in April that we were pulling …

: Last Flight From Kabul - WSJ Opinion The Washington Post reports that, amid the Afghan government’s …

: Bernie Sanders Runs Out of Billionaires - WSJ Opinion If Mr. Sanders were to confiscate every asset …

: Last U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan After Nearly 20 Years - WSJ Despite assurances to the contrary …

: St. Joseph trophy for recognizing good work at school.

: Episode 206: First Day of School The kids are back to learning. Will there be a second day of school?

: Krispy Kreme Focuses on Reducing Debt, Delivering Fresher Doughnuts - WSJ Before those …

: You Are Living in the Golden Age of Stupidity - WSJ Opinion The slow-motion zombies’ assault on the …

: Good on the President and his senior leaders for making the trip to Dover to recieve home the …

: Building Momentum - Catholic Husband I don’t give momentum a lot of credit, but that’s because it’s …

: North Korea Appears to Have Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Reactor - WSJ “This report underscores the …

: Op-Ed: I Have To Write This Quickly As The Taliban Is Breaking Into My Building But Biden Is Doing A …

: Biden: ‘We Are Not Negotiating With Terrorists, We’re Just Giving The Taliban Whatever …

: I’m glad it’s not just for me, but UPS Ground’s new strategy of letting a box sit at the destination …

: White House More Than Doubles Its Inflation Forecast in New Update - WSJ The Office of Management …

: Texas House Passes Voting Bill - WSJ The bill limits early voting hours to between 6 a.m. and 10 …

: Hat tip to the product team at Coke for their improvements to the taste of Coke Zero! 🥤

: Business Groups Withdraw Suit Challenging Health-Price Transparency Rule - WSJ “I asked the …

: U.S. Household Income Jumped in July as Spending Slowed - WSJ The checks could boost Americans’ …

: Notice to Developers: You Could Be Entitled to Between a $250 and $30,000 Payment From Apple - …

: The New Employer Benefit: Matching Emergency Savings - WSJ Recently, Ms. Dillon amassed enough in …

: Americans At Mercy Of Taliban Just Glad We Don’t Have A President Who Posts Mean Tweets …

: Biden Says U.S. Will Respond to Kabul Attacks; ‘We Will Hunt You Down’ - WSJ The White House has …

: The Kabul Airport Massacre - WSJ Opinion Mr. Biden is telling Americans that Afghanistan won’t …

: Unnatural pauses, rambling, looks of confusion, and rhetorical meandering. The physical embodiment …

: Amortization tables are fun to play with.

: Kabul Airport Explosions Kill Four U.S. Troops, at Least 13 Afghans - WSJ Thursday’s bombings were …

: What Are Joe Biden’s Fixed Principles? - WSJ Opinion In his public appearances, Mr. Biden, who is …

: Cauliflower has never looked so good.

: In Kabul, Private Rescue Efforts Grow Desperate as Time to Evacuate Afghans Runs Out - WSJ And …

: Afghan Evacuation Drama Nears End, as Aug. 31 Deadline Approaches - WSJ Many aid organizations have …

: Biden’s Guest Hosting Of ‘Jeopardy!’ A Disaster As He Flees Every Time A …

: Delta Air Lines to Impose $200 Monthly Surcharge for Unvaccinated Employees, Add Testing …

: CIA Chief William Burns Met With Senior Taliban Figure in Kabul - WSJ CIA Director William Burns …

: A Taliban 9/11 - WSJ So a question for those who still believe Mr. Biden was right to pull us out: …

: Fitbit Charge 5 Tracker Design and Features Leaked in New Video - MacRumors Google-owned Fitbit …

: U.S. Struggles to Count Its Citizens in Afghanistan as Biden Weighs Withdrawal Delay - WSJ The …

: Episode 205: Summer Winding Down We’re back from a late summer break to see what all of the kids are up to.

: The Monk and the Merchant - Catholic Husband Most of us are not called to the missionary field. …

: iCloud storage management is the absolute worst.

: U.S. Considers Ordering Commercial Airlines to Help in Afghan Evacuation - WSJ The White House is …

: Really starting to notice the days shortening. Last week until School is back! ✏️

: It is very hard to: A) Be a homeowner, and: B) need to find a good local contractor, and: C) not …

: The Democratic Food-Stamp Boom - WSJ A 2018 study in the Journal of the American Medical …

: Taliban Seize U.S. Weapons in Afghanistan, Stockpiling Helicopters, Guns and Trucks - WSJ “It is …

: It’s remarkable how different iOS/iPadOS look in greyscale. Instanteous sensory relief.

: Paying With a Credit Card? That’s Going to Cost You. - WSJ Large retailers generally don’t …

: Perfectly Good Cookie Dough Ruined By Putting It In Oven - The Babylon Bee They frantically looked …

: These economic numbers are so lame. We should be on an absolute rocket right now.

: Joe Biden’s speech: Blame assigned to Trump, Afghan civil government, soldiers in the Afghan …

: US officials say 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos - WTOP A senior U.S. official said …

: Humble Fatherhood | Catholic Husband Fatherhood is not about being the boss, but about accepting …

: SiriusXM makes it so hard to cancel service. Always annoying.

: Biden Officials Blame Trump Administration, Security Forces for Afghanistan Collapse - WSJ “The …

: Nancy Pelosi Looks at Advancing Infrastructure and Budget Framework Simultaneously - WSJ This will …

: Nice time with my son at Troops of St. George this morning. 🌲

: Currently reading: Living Metanoia: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in Christ by Fr. Dave Pivonka …

: Apple’s Software Chief Explains ‘Misunderstood’ iPhone Child-Protection Features (Exclusive) - WSJ I …

: Remarks by President Biden on the Drawdown of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan - The White House There’s …

: Book Review: The Cult of We 📚 My favorite section of The Wall Street Journal is Business & Finance. I followed the collapse of …

: Beautiful summer afternoon.

: Finished reading: The Cult of We: WeWork, Adam Neumann, and the Great Startup Delusion by Eliot …

: White House Urges OPEC to Boost Oil Output Amid Covid-19 Economic Recovery - WSJ The White House …

: Covid-19 Rent-Relief Program Marred by Delays, Confusion, Burdensome Paperwork - WSJ More than …

: My drone skills are getting better, but I need to be better about lighting.

: Congress Excited To Find Out What They Just Spent $1.2 Trillion On - The Babylon Bee The $1.2 …

: My son illustrated a book. On one of the pages, he drew a picture us at the dinner table. He …

: Environment | Catholic Husband I want my children to see books throughout their day, pictures and …

: Biden’s Electric-Car Ambitions Face Real-World Roadblocks - WSJ Tax incentives can help bridge the …

: Student-Loan Payment Relief Extended to Early 2022 - WSJ The Education Department said that this …

: Lawn mowed, car washed. Ready for the weekend!

: Privacy Whistleblower Edward Snowden and EFF Slam Apple’s Plans to Scan Messages and iCloud …

: CBO Estimates Infrastructure Bill Would Add $256 Billion to Deficits - WSJ the roughly $1 trillion …

: Apple Plans to Have iPhones Detect Child Pornography, Fueling Privacy Debate - WSJ Apple has made …

: Legal Battle Looms Over New Eviction Moratorium - WSJ President Biden said legal experts he had …

: Did a little tax planning this morning. Almost screwed that up!

: Bernie Sanders: Why We Need the $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package - WSJ Opinion It helped …

: Biden Administration Issues New Eviction Moratorium - WSJ The CDC said its new order will last …

: Time to do some YNAB housekeeping. 💵

: Federal Labor Official Recommends Alabama Amazon Workers Hold New Vote, Union Says - WSJ Roughly …

: Man Surprised To Learn Babylon Bee Has Full Articles To Go With The Headlines - The Babylon Bee …

: Second New Year - Catholic Husband Back-to-school time is like a second chance new year. We can …

: This blog is so much more interesting when I’m on vacation.

: My daughter very meticulously plucked the sprinkles off of the top of her cake before diving in. I’m …

: The Last Days of Osama bin Laden - WSJ He (bin Laden) explained that killing President Barack Obama …

: CDC Says New Mask Guidelines Informed by Cape Cod Outbreak - WSJ “If you’re vaccinated and you get …

: Dreaming of quiet mornings at the Lake.

: Pfizer Admits The True Vaccine Is The Friends We Made Along The Way - The Babylon Bee The spokesman …

: The U.S. Economy’s Prospects Looked Bright, Until the Delta Variant Surged - WSJ Gross domestic …

: Episode 204: Lucy House While at Lake Michigan, Lucy started to describe a house that she owns. I sat down to get some more …

: Finally found a duplicate finder for Photos.app that works. Just a few minutes and I deleted 1,100 …

: First blades of grass.

: Who Wants to Mask Up for Delta? - WSJ Opinion If you are a vaccinated person going about your …

: CDC to Urge Vaccinated People to Resume Masking Indoors in Some Areas - WSJ Some in the …

: Spiritual Wokeism - Catholic Husband The Christian life isn’t about a life lived perfectly. It’s …

: Getting ready to roll out website updates. Really glad to finally have consistent colors!

: Trump Sneaks Back Into White House Hidden Within Trojan Ice Cream Cone - The Babylon Bee With Biden …

: It took me 6 months, but I finally got my expansive Evernote library exported. It was mostly PDFs …

: Mulch and soil delivered this afternoon. Looks like a busy weekend.

: Currently reading: The Cult of We: WeWork, Adam Neumann, and the Great Startup Delusion by Eliot …

: 3 people on how ending the COVID-19 student-loan forbearance will impact their lives and finances - …

: Nelnet Bank: Because we did such a great job managing your student loans! 🏦

: Pure Michigan Three years ago, we took our first family vacation to Lake Michigan. It was the fateful trip that …

: Wet welcome. ⛈

: Satan Confirms Hell Only Serves Pepsi Products - The Babylon Bee As one new entrant to Hell …

: Ready to get home. 🏡

: Lazy Summer Days - Catholic Husband God created many things. Indeed, that first week was full of …

: Time to start the long journey home. 🛣

: Until next time. 🏖

: Winding down.

: Saturday at the Lake.

: Cities Try to Phase Out Gas Stoves—but Cooks Are Pushing Back - WSJ “But to say that an electric …

: Fire on the beach.

: Episode 203: Live On The Shore Lucy just came in off the Lake and chatted about going out on the water. Also, a special shoutout …

: Quiet morning.

: Vacation makes for interesting blogging. Perhaps I’ll work a bit more on making my day-to-day …

: Goodnight, folks!

: Child Tax Credit Payments Totaling $15 Billion Arrive for Millions of Americans - WSJ “We are …

: Sleeping on the Shore The weather this week is fantastic! A few passing showers here and there, but nothing close to the …

: Flying kites. 🪁

: Finally getting around to developing a Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. So boring!

: Storm brewing. ⛈

: Episode 202: Summer Treats A walk on the beach this morning, a trip to the bakery this afternoon.

: Flying Drones on Vacation I bought my first drone last summer. I was last in the cockpit of an airplane more than two years …

: Afternoon work station. 👨🏻‍💻

: Colorful close.

: Episode 201: Kayaking on Lake Michigan We went out on the boats and I expected the kids to be much more chatty about it.

: Afternoon float.

: Feeding time. 🐄

: To the Lake - Catholic Husband I’m slowing my pace, relaxing, and restoring. My life will fill up …

: Sunset on Lake Michigan.

: Little feet, big lake.

: Amber waves of grain.

: Sitting in my guest room, windows open, listening to the sound of the waves lap against the sandy …

: Sunset on a county road.

: Defense Contractor Tearfully Welcomes Home Beloved Drone From Afghanistan - The Babylon Bee Veteran …

: Americana.

: Local brew. ☕️

: Biden Dusts Off Bush’s Old ‘Mission Accomplished’ Banner To Mark Victory In …

: ‘Financially Hobbled for Life’: The Elite Master’s Degrees That Don’t Pay Off - WSJ Recent film …

: My quiet week at home is coming to an end. I’m surprised how much I was able to get done. …

: Michael Avenatti Faces Sentencing for Trying to Extort Millions From Nike - WSJ Thursday’s …

: Based On LEGO Evidence, FBI Believes Capitol Rioter Was Also Planning Attack On Hogwarts Castle | …

: Book Review: To Be A Father with Saint Joseph 📚 Continuing with the Year of St. Joseph, I saw this title on the Magnificat website and picked it up. …

: Mission: Impossible - Fallout 🍿

: Finished reading: To Be A Father with Saint Joseph by Fabrice Hadjadj 📚

: OPEC, Biden and Gas Prices - WSJ Opinion President Biden’s explicit policy goal is to reduce U.S. …

: Sha’Carri Richardson Is Left Off the U.S. Olympic Team - WSJ “All USATF athletes are equally aware …

: Updated Death Certificates Require Choosing Between COVID, Climate Change, Or Systemic Racism As …

: Biden, Psaki To Go Door To Door On Bikes Asking If You Have A Moment To Talk About Getting …

: Democrat Baker Sued For Refusing To Write ‘TRUMP WON’ Message On Cake - The Babylon Bee “All …

: To Improve Public Perception, Kamala Harris Taking Likability Lessons From Hillary Clinton - The …

: I love having a HomePod on my desk.

: Just finished getting all of my Catholic Husband blog posts into Ulysses. If that app ever goes …

: Rain incoming.

: There’s nothing like a clean house! 🏡

: 10 Great Ways To Spend The $0.16 You Saved On This Year’s Barbecue - The Babylon Bee Send it …

: Local coffeehouse, hot July afternoon, cold brew.

: A Quiet House - Catholic Husband Children are a beautiful gift and a source of great joy. ➕

: Yes, Trump Really Did Lose Michigan - WSJ Opinion As Democrats regained power after the 2016 …

: Just hit print on the rough draft of the first issue of my upcoming magazine. Another great …

: Gender Inequality: Women Will Only Save 12 Cents On Their Cookouts This Year - The Babylon Bee This …

: A More Perfect Union The Declaration of Independence is one of the most consequential documents ever produced. The …

: Goldeneye Enjoying in 4K HDR! 🍿

: Older Americans Stockpiled a Record $35 Trillion. The Time Has Come to Give It Away. - WSJ Peter …

: Episode 200: Summer Vacation Our big trip starts tomorrow. But first, a little celebration!

: Student-Loan Holders Get Piecemeal Relief From Biden Administration - WSJ Some borrower advocates …

: “Hey, let’s number little kid and big kid shoe sizes using the exact same digits!” A real idiot

: Bill Gates Announces He Too Will Go To Space Once His Rocket Is Finished Installing Updates - The …

: California’s Growing Cultural Blacklist - WSJ Opinion More than 35% of Americans outside California …

: President Biden doesn’t enjoy answering questions about the continued US withdrawal and the …

: Summer showers. 🌧

: Team USA Sprint Sensation Sha’Carri Richardson Fails Drug Test and May Miss Olympics - WSJ …

: Fun month for the calendar magnets.

: U.S. Shuts Down Bagram Air Base as Afghanistan Pullout Speeds Up - WSJ “We consider [the] …

: Apple Activity Coaching: “Close all 3 rings 31 times this month to earn this award!” What a …

: And just like that, half of 2021 is over.

: Supreme Court Says Students Who Identify As Teachers Must Be Allowed To Use Teacher’s Lounge - …

: Professors Say Proper Grammar Is Racist. This Is Why Their Wrong - The Babylon Bee This is why …

: Episode 199: Doctor Lucy I went in for a check-up and things did not go according to plan.

: Kim Jong Un Lost Some Weight—and North Koreans Are Alarmed - WSJ South Korean officials have …

: Regret - Catholic Husband I prefer not to have good years and bad years, I want great years. I want …

: Currently reading: To Be A Father with Saint Joseph by Fabrice Hadjadj 📚

: I just finished the first draft of my latest project. I always get a great sense of relief when I …

: Americans Are Leaving Unemployment Rolls More Quickly in States Cutting Off Benefits - WSJ Missouri …

: I washed the windows today. That was terrible.

: 90 Percent of Student Loan Borrowers Say They’re Not Ready to Restart Payments: Survey - …

: Book Review: The Mindful Catholic 📚 I’m planning on getting back into my mindfulness routine as the other pieces of my wellness routine …

: Saving for Retirement? Now You Can Bet on Bitcoin. - WSJ In a recent survey of more than 500 …

: Finished reading: The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time by Gregory Bottaro, Ph.D. 📚

: Party Controlling Executive, Legislative Branches Blames Minority Party For Everything Going Wrong - …

: The start of something delicious. 🥚🧀🍄🧅

: Huge Spike In Americans Buying F-15s After Biden Suggests You’ll Need Them To Overthrow …

: Renters Could Collect Home Down-Payment Points With Credit Card - WSJ The card program also …

: Afghan Government Could Collapse Six Months After U.S. Withdrawal, New Intelligence Assessment Says …

: Biden Administration Removes Fannie, Freddie Overseer After Court Ruling - WSJ The White House …

: Book Review: Financial Boot Camp 📚 I added the White Coat Investor Podcast to my playlist a few months ago and really enjoy the show. …

: Fresh cut.

: Apple Says Allowing Sideloading on iPhone Would Expose Users to Serious Privacy and Security Risks - …

: Finished reading: The White Coat Investor’s Financial Boot Camp: A 12-Step High-Yield Guide to …

: The Attack on an Alzheimer’s Drug - WSJ Opinion The hostility to Aduhelm illustrates the healthcare …

: There is a direct correlation between the amount of time I spend reading books and the amount of …

: Users Underwhelmed by iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Survey Suggests - MacRumors Less than one percent of …

: Son built a LEGO with a flag.

: Today will be my 2,000th consecutive day of journaling.

: A Father’s Love - Catholic Husband The true measure of a man, and his success as a father, …

: The Filibuster Helps Nobody, and That Means You - WSJ Opinion Eliminating the Senate filibuster …

: I bought 30 cedar planks from Lowe’s on May 25th to be delivered to my house tomorrow. I paid $7.32 …

: I woke up just before midnight with a bad dream about a home invasion. As I got back into bed and …

: I’d set an informal deadline to publish something in September. I didn’t think I was going to make …

: Colorado Lets Cities Set Their Own Gun Laws, and Boulder Plans to Move Quickly - WSJ Democratic …

: Currently reading: The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time by Gregory Bottaro, Ph.D. …

: Tips to Stop Your Kids From Using Your Credit Card on Videogames - WSJ “I thought we had an …

: Treat for the summer readers.

: Future of U.S. Healthcare Is Playing Out in Nevada - WSJ Nevada recently adopted a law that …

: Book Review: Black List 📚 I was looking for something a little light as summer begins and my beach trip draws near. I forgot …

: Bishops Advance Effort That Could Restrict Communion for Biden - WSJ The controversial measure, …

: HUD Aims to Boost Homeownership for Buyers With Higher Student Debt - WSJ The surge in student debt …

: Is There a Central Banker in the House? - WSJ Opinion Near-zero rates and asset purchases were sold …

: Finished reading: Black List by Brad Thor 📚

: Episode 198: Dungeon An episode that almost never aired.

: ProPublica’s Plan for a Poorer America - WSJ Opinion ProPublica laments that taxpayers are acting …

: I didn’t think that moving my daughter to sleep in the office would be so disruptive to my …

: Supreme Court Exempts Catholic Foster-Care Agency From Nondiscrimination Law - WSJ Philadelphia …

: Book Review: Father Brown Reader 📚 These short mystery stories were adapted from GK Chesterton’s originals. They were challenging to …

: The California and Texas Greenouts - WSJ Opinion Millions of Texans lost power in February amid an …

: Number of things on AppleTV+ I’d like to watch: 0. Number of dollars I’ve paid for months of access: …

: Global Tax Deal Holdouts Face Squeeze Under Biden Administration Plan - WSJ The Shield is closely …

: Kim Jong Un Attends Ivy League University To Learn New Brainwashing Techniques - The Babylon Bee …

: Plants are remarkably resilient.

: Day One was bought by Automattic, thus highlighting the impermanence of technology. You just can’t …

: Sprinting - Catholic Husband Long-term goals are challenging to stick with, but they tend to be the …

: At G-7 Summit, Boris Johnson Can’t Shake Off Brexit - WSJ President Biden, while reaffirming the …

: High-Speed Trader Virtu Fires Back at Critics Amid Meme-Stock Frenzy - WSJ Payment for order flow …

: People Who Ruined World’s Economies Gather To Discuss How To Fix World’s Economies - The …

: The Babylon Bee Guide To Crypto - The Babylon Bee You never have to worry about using your wallet …

: Low Taxes Brought Ireland Prosperity. A Global Tax Deal Now Threatens It. - WSJ Should the G-7 …

: Currently reading: Black List by Brad Thor 📚

: Why We Can’t Move On From Jan. 6 - WSJ Opinion If you weren’t appalled by what happened that day, …

: Apple Subpoenas Prompt Democratic Call for William Barr, Jeff Sessions to Testify - WSJ House …

: Cryptocurrency Comes to Retirement Plans as Coinbase Teams Up With 401(k) Provider - WSJ ForUsAll …

: Finished reading: The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton by G.K. Chesterton 📚

: The Ruthless Cyber Gang Behind the Hospital Ransomware Crisis - WSJ Hospitals now depend heavily on …

: Episode 197: Super Kids My children disappeared and there superheroes are suddenly in my house.

: America’s Energy Gift to Dictators - WSJ Opinion Electric vehicles would have to make up 60% of …

: Making Estimated Tax Payments with IRS DirectPay is really easy. They do a good job of making sure …

: Book Review: Redefining Anxiety 📚 To my knowledge, this is Dr. John Delony’s first book. It was billed as a “Quick Read,” and it was. …

: Keystone XL Oil Project Abandoned by Developer - WSJ It is a win for environmentalists who have …

: SEC Pursuing Broad Review of Stock-Market Structure, Chairman Says - WSJ The Securities and …

: Republicans Propose Vaccination-By-Mail Program - The Babylon Bee “Everyone will be able to receive …

: IRS Is Investigating Release of Tax Information of Wealthy Americans - WSJ ProPublica, a nonprofit …

: One of the defining features of Ancient Greek philosophy is it’s willingness to be challenged, …

: iOS 15 ‘iCloud Private Relay’ Feature Won’t Be Available in China, Belarus, Saudi …

: On the privacy front, it was good to see that Apple is still taking the fight to tracking. Last …

: Did Louis DeJoy take over for Tim Cook because they really mailed in the updates at WWDC this year.

: Faith Enrichment - Catholic Husband If we want our kids to grow up into mature adults who take …

: Finished reading: Redefining Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Get Your Life Back …

: The odds that Apple will roll in with iOS 15 and have food tracking and mindfulness be on par with …

: I could not get this salad out of my head on my walk.

: G-7 Nations Agree on New Rules for Taxing Global Companies - WSJ For advocates, a minimum tax rate …

: Facebook’s New Trump Rules - WSJ Opinion This comes the week after Facebook was forced, in …

: Apple Staff Complain About Plans for Return to Office Work in Letter to Tim Cook - MacRumors …

: While Student Loan Payments Are Paused, Do These Things With the Extra Money - TIME Experts say now …

: Morning show. 🎭

: Not sure why Trump shut down his blog. Judging the value of a website based on “social interactions” …

: Nice contrast on the front door. 🦩

: Given the maturity of HomeKit, I still get accessories saying “No Response” way too …

: Israel-Gaza Conflict Spurs Bitcoin Donations to Hamas - WSJ The Palestinian militant group Hamas …

: Nice to have help on doctor appointment days!

: Summer is here. ☀️

: Team - Catholic Husband Marriage is broadly misunderstood, either as a committed friendship or some …

: I know that I’m a long time away from being able to fully focus at Mass. So the days when …

: Kids are very excited about special visitors!

: Biden Budget Said to Assume Capital-Gains Tax Rate Increase Started in Late April - WSJ President …

: Biden Budget Plan Would Remove Ban on Federal Funds for Abortion - WSJ The president’s budget, …

: Amazon and Walmart Have an Rx for Healthcare. The Cure Won’t Be Easy. - WSJ Artificially high costs …

: It’s a Travesty to Compare the Capitol Siege to 9/11 - WSJ Opinion We are living in perilous times. …

: Facebook Now Banning Anyone Who Says Virus Wasn’t Created In Wuhan Lab - The Babylon Bee Mark …

: Apple Watch Series 3 Owners Now Required to Perform Restore When Updating Due to Storage Constraints …

: U.S. Won’t Rejoin Open Skies Treaty With Russia - WSJ The Biden administration has decided not to …

: The Proxy Coup at Exxon - WSJ Opinion Liberals in wealthy countries including the U.S. want to ban …

: Dr. Fauci Gets In Heated Debate With Seventeen Previous Versions Of Himself - The Babylon Bee …

: New Amazon Bond Film Will Feature 007 Assassinating Small Business Owners - The Babylon Bee The …

: The Virus Lab Theory’s New Credibility - WSJ Opinion The public-health clerisy also set boundaries …

: Democrats Are the Anticrime Party - WSJ Opinion I couldn’t find a pull quote for this article. It is …

: These Apple App Store privacy labels are super useful.

: Ban Cryptocurrency to Fight Ransomware - WSJ It is no coincidence that ransomware attacks exploded …

: I understand the necessity of check holds. But when a customer you’ve personally known for 2 years …

: The Leatherman Free series is amazing.

: Kill the Golden Calf - Catholic Husband When you strip away the rhetoric and the one-liners, we can …

: Old faithful.

: Maybe we should go on vacation to Robot City. Looks friendly enough!

: Rebellion in the Faculty Lounge - WSJ The academic world has become increasingly disconnected from …

: Saw my first firefly of the season this evening.

: Currently reading: Redefining Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Get Your Life …

: Overheard while wife dictates notes, ”His knee has been acting up recently. It has been that way …

: Apple Shares New ‘Tracked’ Ad With Humorous Real-World Analogy of App Tracking …

: House Passes Bill Funding Security Enhancements at Capitol by One Vote - WSJ The families of the …

: Luke Skywalker Condemned For Blowing Up Associated Press Office Located On Death Star - The Babylon …

: Whenever possible, I try to buy direct from companies and not resort to the default of buying at …

: Book Review: Agent Sonya 📚 Ben Macintyre is one of my most read, and favorite, authors. He writes about WWII and Cold War era …

: What an exciting, whirlwind day.

: Impromptu picnic at the park. 🧺

: Finished reading: Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre 📚

: Did Biden Peak on Inauguration Day? - WSJ The sudden change in the Centers for Disease Control and …

: AirPods, AirPods Max and AirPods Pro Don’t Support Apple Music Lossless Audio - MacRumors …

: Supreme Court Rules for Oil-and-Gas Companies Fighting Climate Lawsuit - WSJ Justice Samuel Alito …

: Invest Today - Catholic Husband If I want to raise those healthy, functional adults, I need to take …

: Sunday afternoon storms roll through as I sit with the big kids in the living room reading books. ⛈

: Eight Warning Signs You Might Be Sharing Office Space With Terrorists - The Babylon Bee The tenants …

: China Lands Alluring Female Mars Rover To Steal Secrets From NASA Rover - The Babylon Bee Early …

: Oops! AP Reporter Forgets To Remove Hamas Headband Before Going Live - The Babylon Bee “Sorry …

: Coda A three year journey, Comes to a beautiful close. The art is complete.

: I got this Victorinox Classic SD for my bag to take care of the kids while on the go. I hope that …

: 1,000 Days of Haiku In the summer of 2018, we took a vacation with Alison’s family to Lake Michigan. In a beach house …

: Episode 196: Robot Suit Benedict has a new costume and Felicity has some very important information to share.

: Time Outside Outside play is loved, But running gets them all hot!
Short, frequent play breaks.

: Why the CDC Told Fully Vaccinated Americans They Didn’t Need to Wear Face Masks Anymore - WSJ It …

: U.S. Businesses Aren’t Budging on Face Masks, for Now - WSJ Federal health regulators opened the …

: Middle Easterners Run For Bomb Shelters After Learning U.S. Suffering Oil Shortages - The Babylon …

: Friend of the day.

: Returns Getting money back, It’s a wonderful feeling. Skip “buy” next time?

: Benedict’s Art from yesterday. His drawings are now quite intricate.

: Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Face Masks, Physical Distancing in Most Settings, CDC Says …

: Dick Cheney Invites Trump On Reconciliatory Hunting Trip - The Babylon Bee Cheney smiled. “No, no …

: White House Reminds Nation That Permission Slips To Eat A Hot Dog On The 4th Of July Are Due By …

: My May edition of Magnificat arrived. Thanks, USPS!

: JPMorgan, Others Plan to Issue Credit Cards to People With No Credit Scores - WSJ part of a …

: Dentist Time for some sealants. Went very quick, son did great! He still loves the place.

: ✔ Contacted local government about an issue that is important to me.

: Episode 195: Art Show The kids worked on some drawings this afternoon and are ready to feature them in a show.

: Thanks, Super Tinker!

: Carter’s is a ripoff.

: Spring Rains Rain came down in sheets, Whole lawn, street flooded. But then, Ended with rainbow!

: Stunning way to end the day.

: AOC Cries At Taj Mahal After Racist Travel Ban - The Babylon Bee Politicians on both sides of the …

: Credit-Card Debt Keeps Falling. Banks Are On Edge. - WSJ Now, even as Americans return to spending …

: Needed to Laugh Day not going great, Jon’s podcast made me laugh. Whew. Day ended better.

: I can finally hide reconciled transactions on the iOS version of YNAB. Whew!

: Annual Enrollment was super lame. No changes from last year, except that major medical is now $17 …

: Biden Proposes $2 Trillion Bill To Study What’s Causing Inflation Rates To Rise - The Babylon …

: Episode 194: Veronica Laughs, Again Veronica is babbling and laughing all over the place, so it’s time to catch it all with a …

: Catholic Schools Are Losing Students at Record Rates, and Hundreds Are Closing - WSJ Some secular …

: Backyard - Catholic Husband In those minutes that they spent in the backyard, they were whatever …

: Mom Always there and kind, Thanks for all that you have done. Home is where Mom is.

: Mother’s Day showers.

: Stump Removal, Part Two A few more to go, Small bushes, came out easy. Now the house is bare.

: Bad Dog! Major Biden Gives Nuclear Codes To China In Exchange For A Milk-Bone - The Babylon Bee …

: I burnt my hand cooking lunch. Ouch.

: Hospitals Draw Warning on Price Disclosure Rule Compliance - WSJ The rule states that the agency …

: 11 years ago today. What an adventure.

: Backyard So much to explore, Friends found on the Creature Trail. Good-byes are still hard.

: Friday night on the deck.

: The great march of mental destruction will go on. Everything will be denied. Everything will become …

: GameStop Frenzy, Archegos Meltdown May Prompt New SEC Rules, Chairman Says - WSJ The House …

: Shocking Study Finds Paying People Not To Work Makes People Not Want To Work - The Babylon Bee Amid …

: Softy, of podcast fame, running all over little hands.

: Episode 193: Softy During outside play, the kids found a friend.

: SNL Writers Denigrate Successful African-American Businessman - The Babylon Bee According to tweets …

: EDC Toolkit When out on an adventure with my four kids, I like to be ready. I used to have a pretty basic load …

: Biden’s Vaccine IP Debacle - WSJ The U.S. has spent years deploring China’s theft of American IP, …

: Committed Tempted to eat carbs, Stay out of way of success. I got a salad.

: Chick-fil-a royalty.

: CIA Breaks Up ISIS Plot To Use Incorrect Pronouns - The Babylon Bee “That’s literal violence,” …

: Happy Kid at Dentist This must be odd, right? Son way too happy while there. Bodes well for his …

: Nice day.

: Peloton Recalls Treadmills, Halts Tread+ Sales Over Safety Concerns - WSJ Peloton’s share price …

: Husband’s Binge Of ‘Executive Actions’ Leads To Shaky Poll Numbers After First 100 Days …

: Signal Shares the Instagram Ads Facebook Doesn’t Want You to See - MacRumors it attempted to …

: Cool Mornings Nice to walk early, I know these days just won’t last. Summer is coming.

: Book Review: Patris Corde 📚 I’ve spent the past few months studying St. Joseph in preparation for my second consecration. Given …

: U.S. Airlines Ditch Covid-Era Ticket Flexibility – AirlineGeeks.com Airlines are scrapping flexible …

: Who Would Pay Biden’s Corporate Tax Increase Is Key Question in Policy Debate - WSJ The company’s …

: Got up on time. Treated to the day’s first light.

: Studious Had two good students, Little resistance, went well. They liked school, also.

: Bill and Melinda Gates to End Marriage - WSJ ending their 27-year marriage She’s a Mac.

: People today like to cram a lot of big words together to make themselves sound smart and important. …

: My wife inherited $800K. She put $300K toward our mortgage and $500K in her own bank account — after …

: Biden Relocates 20,000 National Guard Troops To Inner Cities To Snipe Menthol Cigarettes Out Of …

: Weakness - Catholic Husband God did not make us to be strong on our own, but to be channels of His …

: Zoo Trip Stormy morning cleared, Beautiful trip to the zoo. Toy lost, but still good.

: Today is my 1,950th consecutive day of journaling using Day One. Not bad.

: Sunday afternoon at the zoo. 🦩

: Biden Tax Plan Leans on Banks to Help Find Unreported Income - WSJ The proposal would require banks …

: Finished reading: Patris Corde: With A Father’s Heart by Pope Francis 📚

: All Got Done A long list to do, Everyone worked together. Tomorrow: the zoo.

: Ready for action. 🎒

: Episode 192: Saturday Activities We’re done with our chores, so I checked in with the kids.

: USPS just delivered a St. Patrick’s day card, postmarked March 15th. Way to go!! 📬

: Civil War Soldiers Glad They Didn’t Live Long Enough To Experience Horrors Of The January 6th …

: 10 Common Things Your Husband Says – And What He’s Actually Thinking - The Babylon Bee …

: It Will Cost $699 to Repair a Broken 12.9-Inch M1 iPad Pro Without AppleCare+ - MacRumors The $699 …

: The USCCB doesn’t do a lot of things right, but their online Bible is on point.

: Iced coffee in a clean house. The best! ☕️

: Rally Strange, productive day. Didn’t feel great, but got done. Better than the start.

: The LEGO Batman Movie 🍿🚸

: After weeks of searching, I finally found a pocket knife that’s safe for travel. The BladeHQ …

: Johnson And Johnson Rolls Out New ‘No More Clots’ Vaccine - The Babylon Bee A …

: Sebenza, Not for Me Best production knife, Sorry, I just don’t like it. I’m a Benchmade guy.

: Having Stolen Everything From Your Great-Grandchildren, Democrats Move On To Your …

: Yellowstone Says They May Soon Let Buffalo Stop Wearing Masks - The Babylon Bee If people see them …

: Gold Class Crown of collection, Great knife, pattern not quite there. Got to get this right!

: The robots are getting more advanced.

: ‘We Must Stop Eating Beef To Fight Climate Change,’ Says Scientist Who Looks …

: Biden Wears Mask On Zoom Call In Case COVID Has Mutated Into A Computer Virus - The Babylon Bee …

: Apple Explains Why ‘Allow Apps to Request to Track’ May Be Grayed Out on iOS 14.5 - …

: Bookstore Home library changed, Now son’s bookstore. Curated, But with return date.

: CDC Eases Face Mask Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People Outdoors - WSJ “The message is clear: …

: I’m coming up on 1,000 days of Haiku. It’s been a fun project, but I think when I hit …

: Attempting to make keto version of McDonald’s Caramel Frappe at home. ☕️ Update: I failed.

: Apple’s Privacy Changes Are Poised to Boost Its Ad Products - WSJ When targeting users who have …

: Boy Plays Alone Solo backyard play, Running around, jumping, fun. The time of his life!

: Elmo is enjoying the nice weather.

: How to Unlock Your iPhone With Your Apple Watch When Wearing a Mask - MacRumors iOS 14.5 is being …

: Currently reading: Patris Corde: With a Father’s Heart by Pope Francis 📚

: Acts of the Apostles is my favorite book of the Bible because it’s so relatable. The Apostles are on …

: Two Weeks - Catholic Husband Physical health is the building block of life, and it’s …

: Garden Planning A fresh and clean slate, More earth work, shutters, then plant. So many choices.

: Search in Evernote is so bad, I wonder why it even exists.

: The door magnets have finally returned. Bit of a project to make the wooden door accept magnets.

: U.S. Beefing Up Defenses to Aid Afghan Withdrawal - WSJ The White House on Friday approved the …

: In Afghanistan, a Dangerous Surrender in a Misconceived War - WSJ After Saigon fell in 1975, over …

: Door Magnets Hard with a wood door, Small metal plate and it works! Really good decor.

: Not Good: Test For Getting Into Heaven Will Be Whether You Can Plug A USB Cable In Properly On The …

: Repacking my go bag. Lots of new goodies for the kiddos.

: Rainy Walk Forecast called for light, Heavy thunderstorms instead. Got a bit wet, folks.

: A bit wet for a walk.

: Unclear What Political Party Man Belongs To Since He’s Wearing Both A MAGA Hat And A Mask - …

: Fresh Wax No better feeling, Running hand on fresh waxed car. Smooth and so shiny!

: Apple Executive Says AirTags Designed to Track Items, Not Children or Pets - MacRumors If parents …

: Washing Cars Good afternoon job, Line them up and knock them out. Feeling accomplished.

: I’ve found Panda Express to be very consistent. At being terrible.

: For all of the excitement about the “redesigned” iMac, it looks pretty much the same to me as the …

: Opening the Lawn The season is here, Gave the lawn a nice fresh cut. Will repeat weekly.

: So much beauty around.

: Paid podcasts? Never.

: What Apple Event?

: Knife Case Set up, organized, Easy to see all in place. Better solution.

: Dinner time at the Chick.

: Bribe | Catholic Husband Bribe - Catholic Husband I think that children should do the right thing because it’s what’s asked …

: Sunday Afternoon Walmart A bad idea, So busy, slow self-checkout. Don’t do that again!

: Walmart replacing cashiers with self-checkout was their worst idea ever.

: Biden Rebuffed Commanders’ Advice in Decision to Leave Afghanistan - WSJ Mr. Biden carefully …

: Grocery Store? No point to being, If you have motor oil. Grocery stores sell food.

: Cool morning breeze.

: You Want to Invest Responsibly. Wall Street Smells Opportunity. - WSJ Investors, it seems, are more …

: Full Day of Play No school to be done, Went to planetarium. Built LEGOS and more!

: Apple Music Reveals How Much It Pays When You Stream a Song - WSJ Apple Music told artists it pays …

: Felicity’s RV LEGO build.

: Episode 191: Master Builders It’s a rainy Friday afternoon, so we got out some LEGO sets and gave Felicity her first turn …

: Math Day A full week of work, Accomplished in a morning. Glad the kid likes math!

: Intelligence Was Limited That Russia Offered Bounties on U.S. Troops, White House Says - WSJ On …

: CDC Identifies Small Group of Covid-19 Infections Among Fully Vaccinated Patients - WSJ They are a …

: Delta Reports Another Quarterly Loss, but Says Travel Demand Is Rising - WSJ The Centers for …

: A lot of talk about running any iOS app on Mac with the M1 chip. Most devs have disallowed that …

: Deleting SMS messages on Apple Watch is such a pain. 7 years, and still a garbage solution.

: Chick-fil-a Always there for you, Ready to brighten your day. Thanks for it all, friends!

: Down With Big Business, Again - WSJ Opinion The point is that corporations look out first and …

: Apparently it is no longer possible to buy a razor to shave your face without making a political …

: Biden Bringing U.S. Troops Home So They Can Guard The Capitol - The Babylon Bee They will be …

: Vaccine Recalled After Two People Who Took It Fell Down A Manhole And Died - The Babylon Bee Some …

: Many Small Hands House a bit behind, Kiddos pitched in to get clean. School work got done, too.

: Democrats: ‘Voting Needs To Be So Easy That Even The Most Uninformed Idiot Can Do It’ - The Babylon …

: Manual Saw Sawing can be hard, Inverse: like, impossible! Took a while, but done.

: Baseball Says Cuba ‘Sí,’ Georgia ‘No’ - WSJ Major League Baseball says “values” compelled it to …

: Mercy - Catholic Husband Anxiety is the body warning us. In a way, I think that the anxiety of …

: Mercy Sunday It comes once a year, A time to rejoice, reflect. Always my favorite.

: Two-Thirds of iPhone Users Expected to Block Ad Tracking - MacRumors As many as 68 percent of …

: Oof Went on hike first thing, Came home and crashed. All the sick, Without being sick.

: You’ve Got Mail 🍿

: Full Protection One year into this, Two weeks left for me to go. Not bad at all, tho.

: Amazon Workers in Alabama Vote Against Forming a Union - WSJ The number of votes against a union …

: Biden Bans High-Capacity Assault Stairs - The Babylon Bee You know right now in America, stair …

: Vaccination Passports Are New Flashpoint in Covid-19 Pandemic - WSJ The cards, which were initially …

: About That Tax ‘Race to the Bottom’ - WSJ Opinion The aim is to insulate governments such as France …

: Back on Top A week all behind, One focused day: back on track. All ready to go!

: P&G Worked With China Trade Group on Tech to Sidestep Apple Privacy Rules - WSJ Facebook Inc. …

: Return To Normal: Texas Announces They Will Go Back To Shooting People Wearing Masks On The …

: The Future of Digital Ads Google announced with great fanfare that they’re going to stop selling ads based on individuals and …

: New U.S. Airline Avelo Enters Competitive Travel Market - WSJ Avelo and Breeze are the first new …

: Amateur Plumber Several line breaks fixed, Charged the line, no leaks were seen. Totally nailed it!

: Facebook Apologizes For Getting 533 Million Users' Personal Data Stolen Before They Could Sell It - …

: ‘Biden Never Called For A Georgia Boycott,’ Says Jen Psaki As Biden Stands Right Behind …

: Teal Door A weekend project, Fresh coat of paint on front door. Starting to leave mark.

: NASA Ends Mars Mission After Finding Out Planet Has No Early Voting - The Babylon Bee Mars had been …

: Google’s Free Piracy Pass - WSJ Google’s strategy was to use “Android as a vehicle to collect data …

: Butterflies School science project, First butterfly hatched and flew, The kids are amazed.

: All-Star Game Moved From Atlanta To Uyghur Prison Camp Yard - The Babylon Bee the game will be …

: He is Not Here - Catholic Husband Faithfulness to God’s plan for our lives requires a daily …

: The First Thing He rose from the dead, First task: Jesus made His bed. There’s a lesson there.

: Jesus Criticized For Leaving His Face Covering Behind In The Tomb The Babylon Bee “Yeah we …

: The Biden Baseball League - WSJ Opinion The MLB excuse is that Georgia’s elected Legislature …

: Let the hunt begin!

: He is not here! 🌷🌅

: Decorated Walls It is no small thing, To have a home with decor. Feels like we live here.

: What the U.S. Can Learn From China’s Infatuation With Infrastructure - WSJ The Washington-based …

: The Vaccine Jobs Boom Arrives - WSJ Opinion The Biden Administration wants to sustain an aura of …

: Shrink Your Student Loans, Invest in Bitcoin: Credit Card Points Get Creative - WSJ Fintech startup …

: Corporate America’s ‘Big Lie’ - WSJ Corporate CEOs may think this virtue signaling will spare them …

: Facebook’s Algorithm Powers What You See. Here Are New Tools to Give You Some Control. - WSJ …

: Georgia Hangs Up ‘Welcome To Beijing’ Signs To Trick Liberal Companies Into Staying - …

: MLB Games To No Longer Require ID For Buying Alcoholic Beverages - The Babylon Bee “Not everyone …

: Woman Taking Up Three-Quarters Of Bed In Obvious Case Of Wife Supremacy - The Babylon Bee He told …

: PVC Repair Never done before, Fixed PVC break in line. Cheaper than plumber.

: Biden’s Multitrillion-Dollar Gamble - WSJ I think there’s considerable tax-the-rich fervor among …

: It is finished.

: Apple Arcade Adds 30 Classic Games Including ‘Fruit Ninja’ and ‘Cut the Rope …

: Easter Break Done with school for week, Now we get an Easter Break! Possibilities!

: After Fun April Fools' Day Of Telling Jokes, Babylon Bee To Return To Real News Tomorrow - The …

: Woke and Weak CEOs - WSJ Georgia’s law does make it easier to vote, though it also tries to …

: Man Who Carries Smartphone Everywhere He Goes Worried Government Might Track Him Through Vaccine - …

: Biden Defines Infrastructure Down - WSJ Most Americans think of infrastructure as roads, highways, …

: Tech April Fools jokes are so played out.

: Biden’s $2 Trillion Corporate Tax Plan Tears Up Republicans’ 2017 Blueprint - WSJ President Biden’s …

: Here Come the Biden Taxes - WSJ Opinion The great political fakery here is that corporate taxes …

: Poison Ivy My rash keeps growing, Worth the price for a fresh start. Better me than kids!

: Done with school, so I guess we’re on Easter break! 🐣🌷

: The Equality Act Is at War With Reality - WSJ Opinion G.K. Chesterton predicted more than a century …

: Months after the release of watchOS7, it’s clear to me that Apple’s sleep tracking is 100% useless. …

: The Wuhan Whitewash - WSJ Beijing has limited independent access to information on Covid-19’s …

: Internet Pillow Just arrived on truck, Custom pillow from the web. If this fails, then what?

: Cable-News Viewership Falls After Trump’s Exit, Ratings Races Tighten - WSJ Fox News lost 32% of …

: I saw that Unsplash is being acquired by Getty. Still doesn’t change my opinion of the …

: New pillow arriving shortly. 🛌

: Buried an irrigation line. Took about 45 minutes and now there’s no PVC showing above ground. No …

: Episode 190: Clean Plate Award Benedict has lots to share about his new toy.

: CDC Director Gives Press Conference While Holding ‘THE END IS NEAR’ Sign - The Babylon …

: Biden’s Border Crisis, Up Close - WSJ Opinion President Biden has criticized Donald Trump’s …

: Done By 10 Had focused students, All work done by 10. Oh, wow! Now we can go play!

: The Bromance Continues: Biden Lets Obama Pilot Drone Into Syria For Old Times' Sake - The Babylon …

: Kanye West Releases New Special Edition Jesus Nikes - The Babylon Bee I even included water in the …

: Report Suggests Union Support Would Surge If Every Member Got One Of Those Sharp-Looking Teamster …

: Lent. Oops. - Catholic Husband We think too little of Lent, aim to do small sacrifices when, in …

: Stumps Gone Heavy, wet soil. Sixteen bush stumps removed. Gone! On to the next phase!

: Powell Says Now Is Not the Time to Focus on Reducing Federal Debt - WSJ “Given the low level of …

: Bush Removal Not an easy thing, But a big savings for us. One bed down, still more.

: Angela Merkel Has Lost Her Pandemic Touch - WSJ The arrival of vaccines fundamentally changes how …

: Progress, day one.

: The Filibuster And 9 Other Things We Always Considered To Be Racist But Just Didn’t Say …

: Gun Shop Asks For ID In Clear Case Of 2nd Amendment Suppression - The Babylon Bee …

: In-Store Shopping First time in-store. Whew! Like we’ve never done before, Kids saw things; amazed!

: Lawn mowing season is officially open.

: The Irish know how to make music. 🇮🇪

: Biden Lifts the Curtain - WSJ He’s been less President than Prime Minister of the Pelosi-Schumer …

: Weekend Primed Done with our school tasks, Ready for three days of work! Can’t wait to go start!

: Managed to knock out school for the week. Now, on to the Weekend Warrior projects!

: Service Stations Begin Widening Signs In Preparation For Higher Gas Prices - The Babylon Bee …

: On the Death of HomePod My first HomePod was a gift for my birthday back in 2018. I unpacked it, set it up in my kitchen, …

: Special Dollars for Dictators - WSJ More than 250 people have been killed by government security …

: Bribes A well placed kid bribe, Now they eat their dinner whole. Best money I’ve spent.

: Finally found the right bribe to get my 7yo to eat his dinner. Watching him take a bite like a big …

: Disaster: Your Kids Are Making Friends With Other Kids At The Park And Now You Have To Make Small …

: Picnic Lunch Not on the schedule, But things just worked out. Got lunch, Ate with Mom at work.

: That was a rough night. ⛈

: New Trump Social Media Site To Include Verification Badges For People Who Aren’t Losers And …

: Air Force One Now Equipped With Handicap Parking Pass - The Babylon Bee The President slipped …

: Irrigation System Time to water lawn, System tuned up and ready. This lawn opens soon.

: Russia Confirms They Participated In 2020 Election After Constantly Hearing It Most Important …

: Christian Dutifully Prays For Her Enemies, But If God Wants To Smite Them, That’s Okay Too - The …

: China’s Warning to Biden - WSJ Mr. Yang added: “So we believe that it is important for the United …

: Hospitals Hide Pricing Data From Search Results - WSJ Hospitals that have published their …

: Apple ‘Surprised’ By Developer Frustration With Its App Review Process - MacRumors …

: The Family Home - Catholic Husband Our connection to the saints, is something exceptional within …

: Social Find me on Facebook. Hey, follow me on Twitter! I share on my blog.

: Celebrating 3 years without Twitter today.

: Episode 189: Park Spring has arrived and the kids are outside on their new playground.

: Texas’ Blackouts Blew In on the Wind - WSJ According to the nonprofit Texas Public Policy …

: Report: Most Popular Career Choice Now ‘Professional Stimulus Check Recipient’ - The …

: Instead Of Traditional Warfare, Chinese Military Will Now Be Trained To Shout Wrong Pronouns At …

: Putin Challenges Biden To Stair-Climbing Contest - The Babylon Bee Well, thanks to Biden losing the …

: Home Ownership A day of projects, Progress so satisfying. Did not picture this.

: We sure made use of the first day of Spring! 🌸

: Family work day. 60 and sunny!

: Left the lunch table to get dressed. Came back to find three year old holding my phone and laughing, …

: St. Joseph Mirror of Patience, Glory of Domestic Life, Good saint, pray for us!

: Brian Regan: On the Rocks 🍿

: I had a joyful feast!

: Finished reading: Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father by Donald …

: Economy Revs Up as Americans Increase Spending on Flights, Lodging, Dining Out - WSJ He expects …

: I’m excited to be celebrating the 8th anniversary of my blog, Catholic Husband, today.

: Girl Sits Up Something clicked in her, Now sits up unsupported. Yes, she is quite pleased!

: Biden Abandons Normalcy - WSJ The new reality may be that in an era of social media, the most …

: Biden Unveils Ambitious Plan To Pay National Debt By Capturing A Leprechaun And Using His Gold - The …

: Weak Power Grid I don’t understand. Three years, no problems. We move, Nothing but trouble!

: Is Something Dying in Darkness at the Washington Post? - WSJ To review, the Post ran with bogus …

: Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Relief Plan Is More—Much More—of the Same - WSJ Once taxes and social …

: Swings Nothing pleases more, Than having swings in the yard. They play twice a day!

: Giant Cloud Of Dust Emerges From Vatican As Pope Francis Opens His Bible - The Babylon Bee Whew, …

: Working on the long o sound in school. Assignment was to draw a picture of something with that …

: Schoolwork Done Easy to achieve, With only one day’s school work. Tomorrow, repeat.

: Episode 188: KitKat There’s a new critter in our house.

: New M1 Abrams Tanks To Come Equipped With Changing Tables - The Babylon Bee “It’s really great as a …

: Vatican Rules Out Blessings for Same-Sex Relationships, Despite Calls for Liberalization - WSJ The …

: Ready for St. Joseph’s special week!

: Telegram App Is Booming, but Needs Advertisers—and $700 Million Soon - WSJ Messaging apps are …

: Milestones - Catholic Husband When Alison and I are at Mass, and we’re simultaneously praying and …

: Stop Time Change A grand travesty, Why torture ourselves? Come on! Let’s end this madness!

: It’s been 9 months since GlaxoSmithKline restarted production of Excedrin Migraine and it’s still …

: White House Weighs How to Pay for Long-Term Economic Program - WSJ fiscal sustainability The only …

: Wireframe Worked on new website, Wow! My best work yet! But still, Long way to publish.

: Episode 187: Rockets Benedict launched model rockets for the first time at Troops of St. George this morning. He shares …

: Party That Screamed About Fascism For Last Four Years Cheers As Military Attacks Journalist - The …

: Land On Your Feet: 7 Great Career Choices For Laid-Off Journalists - The Babylon Bee Official …

: Report: Dad’s Working From Home So He’s Definitely Available For Anything You Need - The …

: Apple Discontinues Full-Sized HomePod to Focus on HomePod Mini - MacRumors The ‌HomePod mini‌ …

: Time to fuel up. 🍳🥑🦀

: Solo Cleaning A big job for one. Kids enlisted to help, some. Job done by dinner!

: I guess Meghan and Harry aren’t big Brad Paisley fans.

: Yes.

: I’m thinking about reading a book. Do I need permission from Corporate America before choosing a …

: Today’s carry.

: Opinion: Lessons of the Long Covid Year - WSJ The pandemic has been a testament to American grit …

: Son Checks Mail Put on your shoes, son. Can you go get the mail, please? Had time of his life!

: U.S. Jobless Claims Ease as Hiring Picks Up - WSJ Worker filings for unemployment benefits dropped …

: China All but Ends Hong Kong Democracy With ‘Patriots Only’ Rule - WSJ China drew the curtain on …

: ‘The End Is Near!’ Cries Crazed Left-Wing Conspiracy Theorist Predicting Apocalyptic …

: Order Confusion Went to Chick-fil-a. Order hot salad; got spicy. Hot is temperature.

: Welcome sight.

: House Passes $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Stimulus Package; Biden Plans to Sign Friday - WSJ The bill “is …

: Biden Finally Visits ‘On The Border’ To See Crisis Everyone’s Talking About - The Babylon Bee …

: Heroic Secret Service Agent Dives In Front Of Biden As Reporter Tries To Ask A Question - The …

: Cat Care Two weeks into this, Big kids play with and like her. She seems to like them.

: Jousting. Now there was a terrible idea. 🛡

: SoftBank Put $400 Million Into Greensill Months Before Collapse - WSJ The money, not previously …

: ‘I Sure Am Glad I Don’t Live In One Of Those Banana Republics,’ Says Man As He …

: Up On Time A first in some weeks, Woke up when alarm went off. Yup, I won this day.

: Man Glad He’s American So He Doesn’t Have To Pretend To Care About Royal Family - The …

: Jeep Sues Cherokee Tribe To Force Them To Change Their Name - The Babylon Bee “The Jeep …

: Opinion: The Woke Chinese Communist Party - WSJ The goal of the civil-rights movement was to match …

: Meghan Markle Inspires Millions Of Young Girls With Message That No Matter How Famous, Rich, And …

: One of my favorite morning routines is opening Day One and reading On This Day entries.

: Xi Jinping’s Eager-to-Please Bureaucrats Snarl His China Plans - WSJ Indeed, some local officials …

: A Day of Play - Catholic Husband Work and play may be exhausting, but they can also be restorative. …

: Day Outside Went out for lunch, then Stayed out until dinner time. Lots of things got done!

: Remember the blue sky.

: I’m still waiting for the day when the garbage men knock on my door and tell me I’ve crossed the …

: Collins Park is now open.

: Date Night First one in a while. Tried a local restaurant. It was a good night!

: Fence Around U.S. Capitol Should Come Down, Many Residents and Lawmakers Say - WSJ Some critics …

: Opinion: Fact-Checking Facebook’s Fact Checkers - WSJ China last winter censored doctors who shared …

: Gone But Not Forgotten: Remembering Those Lost In This Past Year - The Babylon Bee For as long as …

: Furniture Three months in making, Now I have places to sit. Our place feels lived in.

: U.K. First Major Economy to Set Plans to Claw Back Covid-19 Costs - WSJ In a possible bellwether …

: Short on Babies, China Wants People to Live and Work Longer - WSJ China loosened such controls in …

: Texas Governor Hailed As Conservative Hero For Ending Unconstitutional Mandates He Implemented - The …

: Eric Swalwell Says He Feared For His Life During Capitol Riots, Almost Had To Use His Nunchuck …

: Estimated 9 Billion Already Dead From Texas Mask Mandate Reversal - The Babylon Bee Scientists have …

: Cat nap.

: Dilated Eyes Strange experience, Hard to read, sun is too bright. Wore off soon enough.

: Pink sunset.

: Experts Warn Lifting Mask Mandates Could Contribute To Dangerous Spread Of Freedom - The Babylon Bee …

: Does anyone use iOS Stocks.app?

: Park Arrives A big truck pulled up, Forklift dropped off the pallet. Begin assembly!

: The start of something exciting.

: Texas Governor Lifts Covid-19 Mask Mandate, Business Restrictions - WSJ “Removing state mandates …

: Dr. Suess’s If I Ran the Zoo will no longer be published or sold. That title was a Caldecott Honor …

: Grandpa Arrives Here to build a park, But first, time to play with kids. All are quite happy.

: Texas Removes Mask Mandate To Scare All The Californians Away - The Babylon Bee The Governor …

: Dozens Of Bible Verses Come Forward To Accuse Joel Osteen Of Abuse - The Babylon Bee Verses from …

: Report: Women In Hell Still Trying To Turn Up The Thermostat - The Babylon Bee Men have given …

: Good Students Not a daily thing, A treat to teach good students! Work gets done fast, too.

: I’m very excited about Ulysses.app adding support for publishing to Micro.blog. I almost …

: Here Are The 8 Most Electrifying Moments From Trump’s CPAC Speech - The Babylon Bee The epic …

: Man Waits To Form Opinion On All Major Issues Until Corporate Brands Weigh In - The Babylon Bee At …

: Banks in Germany Tell Customers to Take Deposits Elsewhere - WSJ Germany’s biggest lenders, …

: I Know What to Do - Catholic Husband Every time I face boredom or laziness, I know the solution. I …

: Xbox Open and set up, Updates, downloads for hours. Not great. Want to play!

: Big day.

: ‘Hosanna! Hosanna!’ Trump Triumphantly Rides Into CPAC On Back Of A Donkey - The Babylon …

: Family Cleaning All hands pitch right in, House is clean and looking good. What will we do next?

: Proud Obama Awards His Nobel Peace Prize To Biden For Bombing Syria - The Babylon Bee Obama won the …

: Trump Promises To Give Everyone $2,001 Checks If He’s Elected President Again - The Babylon …

: Flexible School We have a schedule. When work is done: no matter. Works well for us!

: Absentminded Joe Biden Accidentally Mails Stimulus Checks To Defense Contractors Instead Of …

: Three Republicans Thrown Into Fiery Furnace For Not Bowing Down To Trump Statue - The Babylon Bee …

: St. Joseph Art Got some on Etsy, Made phone, iPad, watch background. He’s everywhere. Nice!

: Biden Clarifies That Stimulus Checks Are ‘Just An Idea’ - The Babylon Bee They’re …

: Ben Shapiro Honors Year Of Jubilee, Frees All Of The Libs He’s Owned - The Babylon Bee It’s a hard …

: Climbing Cat Too small for the gate, Loves to climb. Solution, please! Foil and tape. Done.

: The U.S. Air Force Just Admitted The F-35 Stealth Fighter Has Failed - Forbes Instead of ordering …

: Canceled F-35 Fighter Gets New Job At The Daily Wire - The Babylon Bee “We are disgusted by …

: Stalk.

: Craigslist Cat Free kittens said post, Uh, we’ll take one I guess? Start of a journey.

: Lots of happy people in my house today.

: United Airlines Unveils New Environmentally Friendly Single-Engine Boeing 777 - The Babylon Bee …

: Spirit Who Caught Typhus En Route To Siege Of Antioch Figures It Simpler Just To Say He Died In The …

: El Chapo’s Wife Arrested On Drug Charges Exactly As Planned - The Onion read a statement released …

: Texas Grapples With Crushing Power Bills After Freeze - WSJ They are offered an array of options, …

: Trash Truck Broke down right outside, Left in middle of the road. Towed hours later.

: A Week of Warmth - Catholic Husband St. Joseph protected his family as he walked through the desert …

: End of Vacation Unplanned, but still fun! Tomorrow, back to business. Big plans have been made!

: Ford CEO Launches Electric Vehicle Push By Having Buddy Stand Watch While He Steals Battery From …

: ‘Get Me On The First Flight Outta Here’ Says John Cornyn In Hoodie, Sunglasses Banging On Bahamas …

: Melt Off Ice dams on the roof, No real trouble to be seen. A few days are left.

: Help Is On The Way: John Kerry Personally Warms Texas By Flying Private Jet Around - The Babylon Bee …

: Staycation How to spend our time? Home improvement projects, bro! Another good day.

: Episode 186: Silly Sally Lucy has a story that she’d like to read to you.

: Tragedy: Texas Man So Focused On Staying Warm He Has Forgotten The Alamo - The Babylon Bee Without …

: We’ll Have Herd Immunity by April - WSJ scientists shouldn’t try to manipulate the public by hiding …

: Frosty Droning Drone did not like it, Nice shots of the winter scene. No mishap; good thing!

: Biden Announces He Will Give Up Executive Orders For Lent - The Babylon Bee Catholics across the …

: February (2021)

: The Day Facebook Went Dark on News - WSJ Some public-health experts said they worried the move …

: Number of Immigrant Families Illegally Crossing U.S. Border Rises to Pre-Covid-19 Levels - WSJ “We …

: Texas Spins Into the Wind - WSJ Between 12 a.m. on Feb. 8 and Feb. 16, wind power plunged 93% while …

: Impromptu Vacation Scheduled by nature, Overdue projects checked off. Good use of our day!

: Episode 185: Snow Day It’s cold and snowy, but thankfully Mom built a fort.

: Branches encased in ice. One of my favorite winter scenes.

: ‘You Go Back Where You Came From,’ Says Texan Pointing Gun At Snowman Trespassing On Property - The …

: Democrats Vow To Follow The Science Of Whichever Union Donates The Most Money - The Babylon Bee The …

: BREAKING: Husband Wins Argument – UPDATE: Nope Never Mind - The Babylon Bee Larson did not …

: Ice (2021)

: Texas Cold’Em: Power Outages Are Political - WSJ A coal plant might keep 90 days of fuel on hand. A …

: The Political Making of a Texas Power Outage - WSJ On present trend, this week’s Texas fiasco is …

: Winter Wonderland Quite tolerable, When you have power, and warms. Water is good, too!

: Nice to look at. Also, bright.

: Polar Vortex It has now arrived, Kids got to play, but briefly. Some nice views outside.

: People Who Moved To Texas From California Finally Feeling At Home Now That Power Is Out - The …

: Bill Gates Has a Master Plan for Battling Climate Change - WSJ Bill Gates was at his lakeside …

: Lent IRL - Catholic Husband I expect to gain something tangible each day: time. I’ll seek to invest …

: Valentines, What? Not a big deal, huh. Day passed with little notice. Should be a big week.

: Facebook Meets Apple in Clash of the Tech Titans—‘We Need to Inflict Pain’ - WSJ Apple also …

: Busy Saturday Up early, lots done. Day goes fast when starts early. What for tomorrow?

: Trump Now Most Acquitted President In History - The Babylon Bee According to sources, Clinton will …

: 2022 Beijing Olympic Games Loom as Test for Corporate Sponsors - WSJ Some sponsors are hoping the …

: Slouching Toward Post-Journalism - City Journal Today, nobody under 85 would look for news in a …

: A New Project Some inspiration, New life for old idea. Ready to start it!

: Disney Posts Job Ad Looking For Strong, Fierce Women Who Are Also Obedient, Submissive, And Docile - …

: Biden Orders Kung Pao Chicken During First Official Call With China - The Babylon Bee Anonymous …

: Facebook Working on Smart Watch to Compete With Apple Watch - MacRumors Facebook plans to sell the …

: Repairman Win Plumbers came over, Fixed for less than half! Big win! Electrician, too.

: Breaking: Apparently There’s An Impeachment Or Something - The Babylon Bee we’re not …

: Bernie Sanders Comes Out Against $15 Minimum Wage After Finding Out It Requires At Least An Hour’s …

: Progressive Pleased To Discover That Hell Has No Climate Change - The Babylon Bee They will not, …

: How Much Does a C-Section Cost? At One Hospital, Anywhere From $6,241 to $60,584. - WSJ The rate …

: iOS 14.5 Beta Directs ‘Safe Browsing’ Traffic in Safari Through Apple Server Instead of …

: Winter Weather Not quite expected, Severe weather in forecast. Reserved a hotel.

: Kid Won’t Eat Way off of cycle, Wouldn’t eat before errands. Held it together.

: Impeachment Sequel To Go Straight To DVD - The Babylon Bee Due to budgetary concerns and lack of …

: Chet's Law Children only sleep in on days when you have somewhere that you need to be.

: Why Democrats Want a Trump Trial - WSJ Mr. Trump’s electoral defeats are a more compelling rebuke …

: Good Students Off to a great start! Done with their work before lunch. Now we can go play!

: For Some Single Women, Pandemic Means Rethinking Route to Motherhood - WSJ “I began looking into …

: CDC: ‘Just Because You Got The Vaccine Doesn’t Mean You Should Go Outside Or Ever …

: I love on Internet forums when people reply to dormant threads over four years after the original …

: Ready for the Polar Vortex. ❄️

: Building Your Domestic Church - Catholic Husband The Domestic Church may sound quaint, but it’s …

: Grouchy Kids A nap does great things, If I can just wait that long. Quiet is nice, too.

: Conservatives Sit Down For A Relaxing Evening Of Being Insulted By Every Major Corporation In …

: Walk with Daughter Special time for us, Rarely play alone with her. She had so much fun!

: Woke Capital’s Political Warning - WSJ The collapse came not among Democrats, whose skeptical views …

: Afternoon walk.

: Episode 184: Pete the Cat Benedict takes a break from his Saturday afternoon to read you a story, “Pete the Cat and His Four …

: $1.9 Billion Stimulus Bill Expected To Stimulate National Debt - The Babylon Bee “We will …

: Biden Bars Trump From Receiving Intelligence Briefings, Citing ‘Erratic Behavior’ - The New York …

: Fudge Diet for long term, Must be supported. Made fudge, I can see this work.

: I’m so tired of the word “safe.”

: ‘So Should I Invoice You Later?’ Says Janet Yellen Trying To Secure Speaking Fee After Meeting With …

: Amazon’s U.S. Tax Costs Jumped in 2020. It Likely Would Pay Even More Under Biden Plan. - WSJ The …

: Friday breakfast.

: Fifteen Debate Alarm rang on time, Spent fifteen minutes in debate. Got up and I walked.

: Biden Administration Weighs Forgiving Student Debt by Executive Action - WSJ While canceling …

: 8 Troubling Examples Of Toxic Femininity - The Babylon Bee Womanspreading their throw pillows all …

: ‘Then You’ll Put Out A Nice Press Release Stepping Down As CEO,’ Whispers Rogue Fulfillment Bot …

: Insurrectionist Truther Doesn’t Believe He Was At Capitol - The Onion Dismissing the accusations as …

: The Babylon Bee’s List Of Updated Terms For Journalists, Now That Biden Is President - The …

: John Kerry Arrives In Massive Coal-Powered Steamroller To Accept Climate Change Award - The Babylon …

: Picnic Dinner First one on the deck, Taco salad. Kids had fun. Many more to come!

: Sunset.

: Progressives Put the Racial ‘Equity’ Squeeze on Biden - WSJ If history is any guide, what blacks …

: After Just Two Weeks Off Twitter, Trump Becomes Monk, Achieves Total Enlightenment - The Babylon Bee …

: Businesses Launch Legal Fight to Prevent USPS Price Hikes - WSJ On-time delivery of periodicals …

: Homeschool Moms Unionize, Demand Minimum Three Hours Sleep - The Babylon Bee As strike time draws …

: Democrats Announce It Is Safe To Reopen Now That Federal Government Has Tested Negative For Trump - …

: The Babylon Bee Guide To A Safe And Inclusive Super Bowl LV Party - The Babylon Bee Don’t …

: Hard to believe that the Mac App Store is still this unreliable.

: Monitor Hell Hard to make a buy, Many specs, options, prices. Had to make a choice.

: Local Man Burns 13,000 Calories Installing Car Seat - The Babylon Bee Studies have shown that car …

: Power Outage Oh no, not again! Power out is no fun. Geez. Came back, still not cool.

: Forget Myanmar: Here Are 12 Other Countries Biden Should Invade RIGHT NOW - The Babylon Bee Canada: …

: Lincoln Distances Self From Lincoln Project - The Babylon Bee “I usually just trust God to …

: Why Brokers Had to Restrain Trading in GameStop Shares - WSJ Brokers facing liquidity crunches have …

: Google Deletes 100,000 Negative Reviews of Robinhood App From Angry Users A Google spokesperson …

: Facebook’s New App Prompt Will Encourage Users to Accept App and Website Tracking - MacRumors …

: 1 mortgage payment down, 359 to go! 🏡

: Scripture Under the Stars - Catholic Husband Now, thanks to Fr. Mike and Ascension Press, the first …

: Walking in Daylight A special, rare treat, Walking in the sunshine. Bright, Warm, so much to see!

: Whew! Got the monitor working. 💻

: Don’t Bank on Covid-19 Killing off Cash Just Yet - WSJ fears of infection have driven an increase …

: Goodbye iMac Six years of service, Turned off, put in the attic. Until next time, friend.

: The parallels between climate change adherents and a fanatical religious sect are striking.

: Banks Brace for Tougher Rules Under Biden on Consumer Protection, Fair Lending - WSJ Biden’s team …

: Oof! New LG monitor doesn’t work property with MacBook Pro. Back to the drawing board.

: This is my last post from my iMac. Thank you for your 6 years of service! 🖥

: Boy Reads Books Not done for school work, He read two books for fun. Great! Led our story time!

: There’s something quite romantic and very human about walking under the stars at night and pondering …

: Robot Throws Away A Banana Peel Benedict (2021)

: France’s Macron Calls for Regulation of Social Media to Stem ‘Threat to Democracy’ - WSJ “Political …

: FBI Lawyer Who Pleaded Guilty to Altering Document Sentenced to Probation - WSJ At sentencing, the …

: McCarthy Tries to Mend Fences With Trump - WSJ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) told …

: More Than a Dozen Apps With ‘Misleading or Flat-Out Inaccurate’ Privacy Labels Found on …

: Repeal of State-Tax Deduction Cap Pitched for Covid-19 Relief Bill - WSJ “Folks have been moving …

: Another beautiful Winter sunrise.

: MacBook My first in 10 years, Excited to get going. Much work to set up.

: How hard is payroll?

: Disguised Amazon Drone Sneaks Into Worker Meeting To Disrupt Union Talk - The Onion “Hey guys, I …

: GM Sets 2035 Target to Phase Out Gas-, Diesel-Powered Vehicles Globally - WSJ Vehicles that run on …

: Biden to Reverse Abortion Rule Known as Mexico City Policy - WSJ “Presidential Memorandum to …

: I wish my camera would do a better job catching the vivid color of the sunrise.

: My new MacBook arrives today. It’s my first one since I moved to the iMac in 2010. I’m excited about …

: The GameStop Short Squeeze Shows an Ugly Side of the Investing World - WSJ It is an ironic twist, …

: Rhythm Met blueprint for day, Everything got done as planned. Now to repeat. Gulp.

: Merriam-Webster Changes Definition Of ‘White Supremacist’ To ‘Anyone Who Wins In The Stock Market …

: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says Apple’s Privacy Changes are Self-Serving and …

: Biden Freezes U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE - WSJ The review, the officials said, includes …

: Twitter Releases New Community-Based Tool To Find Witches - The Babylon Bee Participants in …

: Book Review: I Will Teach You to be Rich 📚 I like Ramit’s personality and his presentation style. I disliked his book. At some point, when it …

: First Field Trip Goal of two a month. Started with the zoo. Had fun! Good to be back there.

: Currently reading: Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy by Ben Macintyre 📚

: My wife and I’s first apartment was $425/month. The same unit, with literally no upgrades made in …

: Biden to Lift Some Curbs on Abortion Funding, Reopen ACA Enrollment - WSJ Mr. Biden will sign …

: In Stunning Reversal Of Previous Administration, New Biden COVID Plan Features Mask Wearing, …

: First trip to the zoo in a while. 🦒

: Maybe I should give up Internet consumption for Lent. Or life.

: Finished reading: I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a …

: Trump creates Florida-based ‘Office of the Former President’ - Washington Examiner The …

: Board Games Played a game with kids, Lots of suspense and surprise! We all had some fun.

: Trying Mr. Trump, Private Citizen - WSJ Their goal is to banish Mr. Trump from running for office …

: America, It’s Time for ‘Unity’—or Else - WSJ Then there was defending the larger truth about Mr. …

: Biden Announces Rollback Of All Jobs Created By Trump - The Babylon Bee Unfortunately, this measure …

: The finish line from our morning game. 🏁

: Episode 183: More Play We’re about to go play outside, but first Benedict and Felicity want to talk about some games that …

: Celebrity is largely based on occupation. Singers, athletes, actors, journalists, and the like get …

: Apple’s Jeff Williams and Jay Blahnik Discuss New ‘Time to Walk’ Feature - …

: Day one, fresh start.

: Off the Wagon - Catholic Husband Physical health and spiritual health are two sides of the same …

: Strop A dull knife edge stinks. Sharpening not hard, just strop. Slices through paper!

: Nice day to strop some knives.

: Big City Loaded the kids up, Drove into the city. Stops. Much traffic, people.

: Episode 182: Game of Tag The sun is setting, but we headed outside for some quick family play.

: Laundry Done Quick How did he do it? First load in at 5am. Done by lunch. Not bad.

: The miniaturization of SSDs is truly remarkable.

: Biden’s Executive Orders Signal Collision Course With GOP - WSJ By Friday, Mr. Biden had issued at …

: Biden Tells Freezing Troops Sleeping In Garages To Be Patient Until He Can Get Them Shipped To Iraq …

: Testing End of the quarter, Time for tests. He’s doing great! Real learning happens.

: Archaeologists Uncover Separate Team Of Archaeologists Digging Towards Them From Other Side Of Globe …

: 15 Ways To Cope When You Don’t Like The President - The Babylon Bee It can be tough to live …

: The Biden presidency will tell the story of Catholicism in America - Washington Examiner Where …

: Spotted at the end of play time.

: White House Press Corps Wears New Cheerleading Uniforms To Press Briefing - The Babylon Bee …

: If Corporate Diversity Works, Show Me the Money - WSJ The most powerful argument against a board …

: Joe Biden’s Super State - WSJ If government at so many levels can’t do something this …

: Biden Signs Executive Orders on Face-Mask Mandate, Keystone Pipeline, Paris Accord - WSJ Mr. Biden …

: Mid-Afternoon Walk A change of routine, Walking in the daylight. Well, Fun, but need morning.

: Secret Service Agent Heroically Dives In Front Of Strong Breeze That Could Have Killed Biden Cole, …

: Net Neutrality and Big Tech’s Speech Hypocrisy - WSJ Facebook and Twitter turned out to be more …

: Filing System Years of PDFs, Sorting, saving, discarding. Memories now flow.

: Currently reading: I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a …

: MLB Beginning To Suspect Pirates Just A Mob Front “It must be some kind of money-laundering …

: At this point, it’s just embarrassing how hard it is to move Apple Watches between phones.

: Leaving Evernote for good this year. I ended up just using it as a digital filing cabinet for PDFs, …

: Generic Failure They say it’s the same, My head disagrees strongly. Need new solution.

: Most Popular President In History To Be Inaugurated In Secret Behind Giant Wall Guarded By Thousands …

: Democrat States Follow The Science By Doing What Florida Did Back In May - The Babylon Bee …

: Book Review: In Praise of Walking 📚 I’m an avid reader of The Wall Street Journal, but I must admit that when it comes to the style and …

: These Days - Catholic Husband This is the time that we build the relationship that we’ll share for …

: Under Cabinet Lighting Thanks to my friend Hue, Very nice kitchen lighting. Makes a big difference!

: Two years since I quit Google. Life is still good!

: Sunday evening grilling.

: Winter Into Spring by George Winston 🎵

: Ugandan Presidential Candidate Bobi Wine Says Soldiers Stormed His Home - WSJ Uganda’s government …

: Weekend Warrior Project list shrinking, I’m more productive this way. Outside tomorrow.

: Finished reading: In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration by Shane O’Mara 📚

: I keep the book that I’m currently reading in this drawer. It’s always a delight to open it up at …

: This BBQ place smells sooooo good.

: Biden’s First Spending Blowout - WSJ The first point to understand is that this blowout has nothing …

: Nation Enters New Phase Of Vaccine Distribution Where Capricorns, Gymnasts, Childless Uncles Now …

: Laundry Done A rare feat, indeed! Laundry done and away. Whew! Now I can go sleep.

: Mexico Accuses U.S. of Fabricating Drug-Trafficking Charges Against General - WSJ More than nine in …

: Wife Keeps Wanting To Have Conversations With Her Husband But She Doesn’t Even Listen To His Podcast …

: Smoke Signal For ‘RIGGED ELECTION!’ Seen Rising From White House Lawn - The Babylon Bee …

: Evening Walk A rare occasion, Walking at moonrise. Nice view. I prefer mornings.

: Out-Of-Work Waitress Excited To See Congress Spend Time Impeaching Trump Again - The Babylon Bee …

: Twitter CEO Defends Trump Ban but Voices Concern Over Precedent - WSJ Mr. Dorsey wrote, adding that …

: First Day Back Always the hardest, First walk was in the sun, tho. Try to make a streak.

: Pence Rolls Out Ambitious Agenda For First 100 Minutes In Office - The Babylon Bee 10:57 to 11:00 - …

: Beautiful evening.

: There are no good options for fixing the Student Loan Program, but there is a not-as-bad option. A …

: New Monitor Thirty-two inches. 4k and ready to roll! Desk upgrade, now here.

: Trump Praised For Accepting Election Results 4 Years Quicker Than Hillary Clinton Did - The Babylon …

: Trump Orders Flags Lowered To Half-Staff Over Loss Of His Twitter Account - The Babylon Bee “So …

: Sun streaming into the house on a cold winter’s morning. ☀️

: Power Returns Twenty-two hours, A long time without power. Back on, now I’m warm!

: Amazon Banned From Amazon Servers For Selling Trump’s Art Of The Deal - The Babylon Bee This …

: Trump Hides Nuclear Codes In Bible Where Pelosi Will Never Find Them - The Babylon Bee At …

: A hot shower is the perfect end to this cold, powerless day.

: Apple Removes All Apps Since Any Of Them Could Be Used To Incite Violence - The Babylon Bee …

: The calm after the storm.

: Uncertainty - Catholic Husband There were others who believed that the Messiah was coming to …

: Snow Day A treat for the kids, Snow falling all day. They played, And played joyfully!

: Even Monkey gets to enjoy the snow day.

: The Progressive Purge Begins - WSJ “Don’t tell me he was banned for violating Twitter rules. I get …

: I spent about 90 minutes inverting 11 light switches throughout my house that were installed …

: One of my favorite winter sights.

: Snow in the trees.

: Episode 181: Snowflakes Felicity plays in the snow.

: Let it snow. 🌨

: Dreaming of a snow day ☃️

: Upon Becoming Richest Man In World, Elon Musk Treats Himself To Side Of Guac At Chipotle - The …

: To Protest Siege On Capitol, Kamala Harris Helps BLM Burn Down A Target - The Babylon Bee …

: On the Move A full schedule day. Activity, work, projects. More files to move.

: ‘I’ve Been Selfish And Arrogant, And I Apologize,’ Says Content, Mentally Healthy Trump Minutes …

: Trump Begins Throwing Pence’s Belongings Out Of Window Onto White House Lawn - The Babylon Bee At …

: Trump Sneaks Back On Twitter By Disguising Self As PR Rep For Chinese Communist Party - The Babylon …

: After Being Kicked Off Social Media, Trump Forced To Go Door To Door And Shout ‘RIGGED …

: Girl Tries Food A first taste for her, She seemed interested. Perhaps a foodie?

: Using Apple Watch for macOS administrator approval is very nice.

: Apple Threatens to Ban Parler From App Store as Twitter Bans Donald Trump - MacRumors We have …

: Hat tip to the brave corporate leaders at Twitter! They took the bold step of banning President …

: Y’all got any Robot food?

: Puss in Boots 🍿

: Liberals Tell Everyone To Calm Down About The Siege Since The Capitol Has Insurance - The Babylon …

: WSJ reporting: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.), in a tweet Thursday, accused Mrs. DeVos of …

: Pelosi Says Democrats Will Move to Impeach Trump if He Doesn’t Leave - WSJ House Speaker Nancy …

: Biden Plans to Release Nearly All Available Covid-19 Vaccine Doses - WSJ a shift from the Trump …

: Stop trying to make the Capitol riot into a race issue - Washington Examiner There will always be …

: School Work Complete Start: not looking good. He regrouped and powered through! Three day weekend …

: The Capitol Cops and Rioters - WSJ Americans watched as far-left radicals rioted in many cities, …

: Insurrection Demands Forceful Response - WSJ Some liberals appear to have shed their reservations …

: Actions by Police Before Trump Supporters Attacked Capitol Backfired Spectacularly - WSJ In a …

: Donald Trump’s Final Days - WSJ It is best for everyone, himself included, if he goes away quietly. …

: Trump Circumvents Twitter Ban With Emergency Alert System - The Babylon Bee “The Apprentice …

: Trump Suspended Indefinitely From Facebook Amid Pressure on Social Media to Clamp Down - WSJ …

: Trump’s Trumpian Final Days - WSJ The conventional wisdom is to blame all this on Mr. Trump for …

: South Korea Pushes Iran to Release Seized Oil Tanker - WSJ “We are not hostage takers,” Iran’s …

: Ignorant Republicans Riot And Don’t Even Get Any Big-Screen TVs - The Babylon Bee “One …

: Dichotomy Yesterday, as an angry mob of thousands stormed Capitol Hill, threatening the American system of …

: Meat Pie Keto meat pie, yum! My best yet, not sure why tho. Hope to repeat soon!

: Dinner is served! One of my favorites.

: Mostly Peaceful Protestors Breach US Capitol - The Babylon Bee some peace-loving and very …

: Who knew that with just a decade of hard work, Twitter and Facebook could turn our country into …

: The taxing authority failed its audit, resulting in a loss of $1.75M in school funding from the …

: Mandatory WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update Allows User Data to be Shared With Facebook - MacRumors …

: Play for Students What makes good student? Hours of outdoor play! Wee! Back on track, again.

: U.S. Postal Service Wishes Everyone A Happy Thanksgiving - The Babylon Bee “We at the United States …

: 9 Things You Need To Know About The Georgia Election - The Babylon Bee 8) Remember to wear a poncho …

: Google Hasn’t Updated Its iOS Apps Since the Day Before Apple’s New Privacy Labels …

: Neighbor Cat Kids playing out back, Glee! Neighbor cat visits, plays. They are so joyful.

: Episode 180: Veronica Laughs Nothing but laughter.

: My former electricity provider informed me in November that they overbilled me 42% of the time that …

: My Boker folding knife came today. Will be my EDC for a few days so I can practice sharpening on it. …

: Julian Assange: U.K. Judge Denies Wikileaks Founder’s Extradition to U.S., Citing Suicide Risk - WSJ …

: Congress, Confusion, and COVID Commandments Congratulations to Speaker Pelosi on her election to a fourth term. May she use her authority to …

: Breakfast views.

: Taste - Catholic Husband If we were to make the tiniest forward motion towards God, and taste just …

: Time Well Spent No moment wasted, Three days of productive work. Now the routine starts.

: Silent night, holy night.

: Episode 179: Backyard Welcome to Season 4! I head outside on a Sunday afternoon to talk to the big kids about our new …

: Cushioned pews > non-cushioned pews.

: My son’s morning instructions, posted over his desk. He loves LEGOs.

: The pharmaceutical company that produces my designer migraine medication renewed their patient …

: Adobe Officially Ends Flash Support, Recommends Uninstalling Immediately - MacRumors Adobe’s …

: Hanging Art Sign of commitment, Hanging things on the home walls. I guess we’re staying!

: Annual state vehicle inspections are beyond dumb.

: I could really go for a KFC Double Down.

: Gorgeous winter sunrise.

: Strong Start Did more than I thought. Fresh start, web, and furniture. Let’s keep it going!

: I like the little web maintenance that a change in year requires.

: Biden Releases Controversial New Memoir ‘If I Rigged It’ - The Babylon Bee Critics have …

: So Long, So Long It started with hope, Was anything but. Year gone, Now we start again.

: Courtesy of GoodReads.

: Episode 178: Christmas On The Move Merry Christmas, folks! We moved this month and are finally settled in our new home. We close out …

: I thought 2020 was going to be the year I stopped shopping Amazon. Maybe 2021 will be.

: I love the sound of rain on the skylights while reading the paper.

: Gun Stores Overwhelmed By People Returning $600 Guns For $2000 Guns - The Babylon Bee The bill was …

: Gazelle’s Used Device Trade-In Program to End Next Year - MacRumors Gazelle intends to focus …

: I can’t wait to get my new Mac and have all of my files on one internal drive. 💾

: All Done All came together, A rushed project done on time. Now on to Big Sur!

: Here I go!

: I’ve never written so many checks in my life.

: Down to the Wire Two days to deadline. Substantive changes still made. Will we get it done?

: Man Has A Few Days Left To Be A Disgusting Slob Before Completely Turning Life Around On January 1st …

: Big kids playing outside while I clean the kitchen and fold laundry. Thanks, fence!

: End of Visits Lots of visitors, Came through all month long. Over. Time to settle in.

: Airbnb views.

: Time Lost - Catholic Husband This year, we endured the tyranny of uncertainty. We lived through the …

: Exotic Animals Drive-thru safari, Fun to see them up close. Wow! Yes, always a treat.

: Care for a snack?

: Sunny Morning Time to catch our breath. Warm sun and patio chairs. Great way to recharge.

: Morning after Christmas views.

: Toyota’s Chief Says Electric Vehicles Are Overhyped | WSJ Toyota Motor Corp.’s leader criticized …

: Simple pleasures. 🗞

: Christmas Morning A proper staircase, Perfect Christmas morning pic. A joyful morning.

: Christmas steak. 🎄🥩

: In Hoc Anno Domini - WSJ In Hoc Anno Domini | WSJ And the voice from Galilee, which would defy Caesar, offered a new Kingdom …

: He found us! 🎅🏻

: Building Projects Poor planning by me. Long, late night building session. Will not repeat that.

: All is calm, all is bright. 🕯

: The Santa Clause 🍿

: Apple’s New Privacy-Focused Tracking Prompt Begins Appearing for iOS 14 Users [Updated] - …

: Trump Campaign Demands Stimulus Of 8 Million Votes - The Babylon Bee If Trump’s idea is passed, …

: Jupiter And Saturn Fined For Not Obeying Social Distancing - The Babylon Bee The U.S. Government …

: More Home Improvement Another work day. Got a lot done. Satisfied. The list gets shorter.

: Clever American Disguises Self As Transgender Middle Easterner In Hopes Of Receiving More COVID Aid …

: Santa Comes Soon Just a few more days, I think the kids will be pleased. They are excited!

: Trump’s Parting Shot: A Bigger Navy? - WSJ The Pentagon has been debating and studying how to …

: The long-term governmental payroll support for tens of thousands of airline jobs that no longer …

: Kids Free Play A fenced in back yard, Kids can play outdoors at will. A win for us all.

: God Compensates Job With $600 Stimulus Check - The Babylon Bee “I pretty much lost everything,” Job …

: I published my 800th post on Catholic Husband this morning. Will end the year with 52 posts …

: Congress Finally Reaches Stimulus Agreement: Every American Will Receive A Coupon For $5 Off At …

: Waiting - Catholic Husband They may have waited for a singular day on a calendar, but we were …

: Last Box Two weeks of hard work, All boxes are unpacked. Whew. Took a nap, need more!

: Got the last box unpacked. 📦

: Batched Errands Back to the city, Tons of errands done quickly. A model day trip.

: Apple wants you to believe that they are a great, moral company. Simply not true. Dozens of gifs of …

: Home Security New locks now installed, Security system on, And activated.

: Report: LeBron James To Be Appointed As Ambassador To China - The Babylon Bee Colin Kaepernick was …

: Infographic: The Journalists' Guide To Reporting On Politicians - The Babylon Bee researchers say …

: Experts Warn Further Lockdowns Could Result In More Taylor Swift Albums - The Babylon Bee …

: It’s a two cup of coffee kind of day. ☕️

: Dad Excited To See What He Got His Kids For Christmas - The Babylon Bee “Oh man, I hope …

: Apple Prototyped Hundreds of AirPods Max Designs, Says Smart Case is Designed for Storage Efficiency …

: Joel Osteen Releases New Book ‘Live Your Best Life Now By Taking Millions In Small Business …

: Inside Focus Work men here all day, So I worked inside, as well. We got a lot done.

: Seattle Announces Reverse Purge Where One Night A Year Laws Will Be Enforced - The Babylon Bee one …

: Small Electrical Worked outside today. Many light fixtures replaced. I like this challenge.

: A busy day around the outside of the house. 🧰

: Projects List Sat down, made a list. Very long. Will it get done? One day at a time.

: Man Chokes In Restaurant, Dr. Jill Biden Springs Into Action To Deliver Educational Lecture - The …

: Old, Failed Idea Repackaged As New, Progressive Idea - The Babylon Bee “Wow! This will solve …

: Final Appeal: Trump Pens Letter To Santa Asking Him To Overturn Biden’s Win - The Babylon Bee …

: Chinese Spy Assigned To Date Eric Swalwell Begs To Be Sent To Labor Camp Instead - The Babylon Bee …

: Man Selflessly Offers To Let Rest Of Country Try Vaccine First - The Babylon Bee Johnston had …

: Homeowner Frantically Makes Figgy Pudding To Get Rid Of Carolers - The Babylon Bee Neighbors say …

: William Barr to Resign as Attorney General - WSJ Mr. Barr said he would depart Dec. 23 Not good!

: Big City Had to run errands, Many stops in the city. Took me three whole hours!

: Me: “Thanks for your help! Merry Christmas!” Apple Support: “Happy Holidays.”

: Today I went to Lowe’s. There was a woman sitting comfortably in a chair out front smoking a …

: The Biden Team Strikes Back - WSJ This has triggered a flood of media and Twitter criticism, …

: Google Tests Dark Mode for Its Desktop Web Search Page - MacRumors Google has added belated support …

: Carrying Too Much - Catholic Husband Advent is the time to lay down our sinful habits, big and …

: More Visitors Another week so, More visitors! This is great. Help is wonderful!

: Made our Advent candles this morning.

: For One Prized Italian Tradition, Covid-19 Deals Heartbreaking Blow - WSJ For many Neapolitans, the …

: Holy Family Arrested In Egypt For Violating Travel Restrictions - The Babylon Bee The officer …

: Kids Tucked In Took me ten whole days, But cars now in the garage. They could use a wash.

: Got my workbench set up, laundry room functional, and cars parked in the garage. Good progress …

: New Opener Twenty years have passed, Now I have a fancy one! High tech garage space.

: I strongly dislike the Office of the President-Elect moniker. Never have. It’s disconcerting that …

: No matter how many times I listen to his music, I still find great beauty in Ludovico Einaudi’s art. …

: Handyman Jobs around the house, He got them all done quite fast. I just played outside.

: Teachers Union Opposes Vaccine As It Might Force Teachers To Teach Again - The Babylon Bee “We’re …

: Brilliant Trump Annexes Greenland, Grants It 271 Electoral Votes - The Babylon Bee When confronted …

: Bulk Pick-Up Five dollars a month, Huge truck hauls away my junk. Will use again, soon!

: Immediately After Moving To Texas, Elon Musk Announces Tesla AR-15 - The Babylon Bee The new …

: Texas Governor Announces Cowboy Hat Mandate - The Babylon Bee With this bill, anyone seen out in …

: Beautiful morning.

: WhatsApp Protests Apple’s App Store Privacy Requirements - MacRumors WhatsApp, which is owned …

: Back on Duty A week off to move, Now the help has left me. Uh, How do I do this?

: Idiot Family Gets Puppy - The Babylon Bee “Yeah, I was a bit cautious, but I think our kids …

: Newsom Issues Double Stay-at-Home Order Where You Have To Stay In A Smaller House Inside Your …

: Internet A week in the house, No internet, but now on. The humanity!

: A Prepared Heart - Catholic Husband A prepared heart is attuned to the moment. It listens to the …

: Oof. I hate seeing websites with my ad blockers turned off.

: Mass At Home Poor planning by me, Didn’t make it to Parish. Lovely Mass at home.

: Hard to stay on top of YNAB during a move.

: Fan Installs Intimidating, Confidence helps. Got it done. Two new fans: a go.

: Nothing beats a fixed blade for unpacking boxes. 📦

: Move Out Locked, turned in the keys. Goodbye to home of three years. Now: new adventure!

: DMV: “Hey, Chet, please come 90 minutes early to your appointment and we can get you taken care of!” …

: At the DMV. Several signs posted in the waiting room advising that disruptive behavior or making …

: 138,000 Kids Suddenly Added To Santa's Nice List In Middle Of Night - The Babylon Bee After sorting …

: A Touching Gesture: Kamala Harris Just Sent Joe Biden 17 Get Well Soon Puppies - The Babylon Bee …

: Cleaning Service Paid to clean the house, Made my life much easier. Better job than me!

: Trump Plans To Upstage Biden Inauguration By Jumping The Grand Canyon In A Rocket Car - The Babylon …

: 2020 Rated Worst Year Ever, Provided You Never Lived At Any Other Time In History | The Babylon Bee …

: Adulting Took the step today, The last transition to adults. What will we do next?

: Got that new house.

: Gretchen Whitmer Casts Spell On Michigan So It Is Always Winter And Never Christmas - The Babylon …

: Big day. 🏡

: Movers Hired a whole crew, Got me packed in just one day. They know what to do.

: Timing package arrivals and delivery addresses when moving is an art. And sometimes it really just …

: Moving day is here! Trucks are on their way, house is ready to go. Now all I need is a place for …

: Frosted. ⛄️

: Biden’s Arm Falls Off While Trying To Open A Jar Of Peanut Butter - The Babylon Bee …

: Ready to Move A full day of work, Ready for the moving trucks. The process begins.

: Biden All-Female Communications Team Won’t Tell Nation What’s Wrong, Nation Should …

: Thankful for What - Catholic Husband A grateful heart acknowledges the hardships of our days, but …

: Final Day Twelve-hundred sixteen, So much change and life happened. Time to say goodbye.

: Still a classic! Sweatshirt from my first job.

: Purging my house and throwing so many things away is incredibly liberating!! 🚮

: First Sunday of Advent? Cue the Christmas music!! 🕯🎄

: All Hands All hands on deck, please. Days to go and things to do. Small hands are helpful!

: In Dangerous Decision, SCOTUS Rules First Amendment Can Stay - The Babylon Bee In her written …

: Movers come on Tuesday. Just finished up some administrative work. Time to shut down the iMac and …

: Grey sky morning.

: Just upgraded to Adaptive Lighting in iOS14. Okay, this is cool! 💡

: Lame Black Friday Few deals to be had, Not many things to pick up. So twenty-twenty.

: CDC Shuts Down Thanksgiving Travel By Carrying Out Simultaneous Attacks On All Of Nation’s Airports, …

: Pro Tip: Skip Out On Black Friday Deals And Just Hold Out For The Next Peaceful Protest - The …

: I have never seen this on the web. So unbelievably lucky that I see tremendous value in this brand.

: 21 Things We At The Babylon Bee Are Thankful For This Year - The Babylon Bee 9. Eight months of two …

: Pretty lame sales today.

: On the Move A weird Thanksgiving, Just family, prepping move. Still, a nice small break!

: Thanksgiving table.

: Episode 177: Thankful for You The big kids are in the front yard playing with me, so we took a quick break to chat.

: Supreme Court Blocks Covid-19 Restrictions on Religious Services in New York - WSJ Chief Justice …

: School Power Day No work this week, yet. Yikes, let’s get focused! He did. Blasted through it all.

: Picture by my son.

: Went to the dump today. Very difficult experience.

: Under the Wire It was a close call, Looks like everything is done. Closing on time, yes!

: Just Hours After Being Placed In Cuomo’s Possession, Emmy Statue Dies Of COVID - The Babylon …

: Pope Decries Plight of Chinese Uighurs as New Catholic Bishop Is Ordained in China - WSJ But the …

: Bank Applications Get a Coronavirus Boost - WSJ Oportun’s loans, which are designed as alternatives …

: Changing Utilities A troublesome task. Turning some off, others on. I made it through, tho.

: Hunter Biden Arrives At White House Dressed As Turkey In Hopes Of Being Pardoned By Trump - The …

: Walmart Thanks Government For Completely Obliterating Their Small Business Competition - The Babylon …

: Cable companies are gross from top to bottom. They’re slimy when you sign up, horrible when …

: Praying As A Parent - Catholic Husband Parenting, like gardening, isn’t about efficiency. It’s …

: Almost Ready A week til movers, Lots taken care of today. The end is quite near.

: Pink sunrise on an early Sunday morning donut run.

: Pre-Packing Movers come quite soon. Emptied attic, lots to toss. One step closer still!

: Nation That Hasn’t Been To Church In Eight Months Not Sure Why Everybody’s So Anxious …

: Even robots need to rest.

: Student Loan Losses Seen Costing U.S. More Than $400 Billion - WSJ The government lends more than …

: Laundry Table Out of room on bed, Had to fold in dining room. Still not enough space.

: Airbnb Executive Resigned Last Year Over Chinese Request for More Data Sharing - WSJ Mr. Joyce …

: Trump Appears To Doubting Tucker And Lets Him Touch The Fraudulent Ballots Himself - The Babylon Bee …

: Tiny paw.

: ‘We Must Cancel Thanksgiving,’ Says CDC Scientist Who Looks Suspiciously Like A Turkey …

: Clean Fridge Hard to do when cold, Let it dry, then I cleaned it. Looks like it’s brand new.

: Episode 176: Stargazing The kids (and their friends) stargaze in the playroom.

: My children are masters of independent play. The morning hours that they spend happily exploring, …

: Got an email from Instagram about new terms. Thought I deleted my account? Oops, guess I missed one. …

: Modern manna.

: Salon My daughter grows up, Her first haircut at salon. She is beautiful!

: Bernie Sanders Confused After U.S. Beats Cuba To Producing COVID Vaccine - The Babylon Bee North …

: Hard-Working Plumber Looking Forward To Paying For His Neighbor’s Gender Studies Degree - The …

: Trump Signs Executive Order To Double Debt Of Journalism Students - The Babylon Bee This move is …

: App Store Fee Cut Attracts Criticism From Major Developers Like Spotify and Epic - MacRumors The …

: Boeing 737 MAX Cleared to Fly Again, but Covid-19 Has Sapped Demand - WSJ Executives at Boeing have …

: Pfizer Says Vaccine Is 95% Effective in Final Data, Will Seek Authorization - WSJ Out of 170 adult …

: Installation A big day for him, The crowning of his career. Had to watch online.

: Hundreds of Companies That Got Stimulus Aid Have Failed - WSJ Mr. Clark put Waterford into chapter …

: UPS is surprisingly competitive on pricing. 📦

: Covered bridge.

: When It Rains When it rains, it pours. Fridge goes out, movers scheduled, So much left to do

: Korean Air Acquires Asiana Airlines Rival – AirlineGeeks.com Last year, Korean conglomerates …

: Modern-Day Rebels Just Plan On Celebrating Holidays Like Normal - The Babylon Bee In a leak to the …

: Threat To Democracy: This Defeated Presidential Candidate Keeps Claiming Election Was Stolen - The …

: Trump Unveils Even Bigger White House Next To Current White House - The Babylon Bee “If Biden …

: Wix is terrible. Hard to believe people actually like to use it!

: It’s not clear to me why USPS doesn’t scan packages at every stop, like every other carrier.

: Lockdown fatigue - Washington Examiner Unfortunately, the U.S. enters this season with the public …

: What Did We Learn - Catholic Husband It’s sad to see how much a national election cycle weighs on …

: Kids Climb We went to the park, They went up the climbing wall, No problem. Go kids!

: Nah, I’m good.

: To Protect His Executive Orders From Biden, Trump Signs With Permanent Marker - The Babylon Bee …

: Media Confused By Completely Peaceful Protest - The Babylon Bee “While we didn’t see …

: Kitten Says Hello Out on a walk. Hey! Kitten comes up and plays, follows. Loves the kids, a first!

: Episode 175: Here Kitty, Kitty Benedict, Felicity, and I went for a walk to the park. We made a new friend along the way.

: This is a view that I’ll miss. Two and a half weeks to go.

: 10 Interesting Facts About The American Healthcare System - The Babylon Bee Doctors have to eat …

: Start Before Dawn Cleaning day secret: Start laundry when you get up. You’ll be done by lunch!

: I’d be interested to see a study in how the sales tax on state recreational drugs falls by …

: Evolution In Action? This Baby Was Born With A Mask On His Face - The Babylon Bee After further …

: Wow, the new iPhone boxes are crazy thin.

: I’ve moved 15 times in my life. About to make move #16, and this is the first time I’ve ever done a …

: Little Girl Cries What do you need, girl? A new cry for everything. We got through it all.

: Local Man Wouldn’t Have Believed There Was Election Fraud Except Media, Big Tech Keep …

: Episode 174: Paint Swatches The kids dream about painting their new rooms.

: macOS 11. Big day. 🖥

: Painted Rooms First in seven years, Color on the walls. Oh, wow, Could get used to this.

: Girlfriend Keeps Referring To Herself As ‘Wife-Elect’ Despite No Official Word From …

: Uh-Oh: Trump Seen Reading ‘Military Coups For Dummies’ - The Babylon Bee “He’s just a …

: On Veterans Day, I like to post service photos of my dad. Here he is in front of his A-10 …

: All gave some, some gave all. To the defenders of freedom: thank you! 🇺🇸

: Everything Wrong If it could go wrong, It did. Oh my, what a day. Hope for tomorrow.

: Greyhound was a very boring movie. Very little plot and a meaningless three minute love story …

: Vatican report that absolves Francis, validates but shoots arrows at Vigano, and throws major shade …

: 10 Ways To Put Christ Back In Christmas This Year - The Babylon Bee When the mall Santa asks you …

: I’m really happy that Apple changed the Memoji icon in iOS 14.2. Still probably won’t use it, tho.

: Idiots A thought for you now: Don’t do business with dummies. Words to live by, friend.

: Greyhound 🍿

: I’m with Jeff Foxworthy: I hate stupid people.

: Shoutout to all of the websites in 2020 still running RSS feeds.

: Live Today - Catholic Husband Yesterday is gone and tomorrow will be here in its time. How will I …

: Leaves It’s fall o’ the leaf, Must mow weekly. Whew, big job. I won’t miss this lawn.

: PPP Was a Fraudster Free-for-All, Investigators Say - WSJ Given the limited criteria Congress set …

: Really hard to believe we’re moving in three weeks. 📦

: Joy A small thing, but great: Hard to top a child’s joy. Makes for a nice day.

: Tighter Municipal Budgets Shrink Retiree Health Benefits - WSJ Cities and states can’t afford to …

: The Battle to Keep America’s Black Banks Alive - WSJ Small banks make money on the spread between …

: Sunset clouds.

: ‘That’s F***ed Up’: Bill Maher Slams Big Tech For Censoring Border Patrol Chief - The Daily Wire …

: Rioters Demand A Recount - The Babylon Bee “I was all ready to do my Christmas shopping, and …

: The Presidential Endgame - WSJ The FBI’s abuses in 2016 were a genuine scandal that the media would …

: Out of Sync I know what I need, Now I just need to do it. Two weeks til results.

: 69 Million Trump Supporters Take To Streets To Drive To Work And Go About Their Lives As Normal - …

: Wife’s Side Of The Bed Obviously Gerrymandered - The Babylon Bee We see in the Harrison …

: Experts Call For 15 Days Of Counting To Flatten The Curve Of Votes For Trump - The Babylon Bee …

: Everyone Who Was Completely Wrong About Election Day Ready To Explain What Happens Next - The …

: Sisters Play For hours each day, A fun, joint activity. Happy hearts, to boot!

: Episode 173 - VeronicaCast A very chatty little girl.

: I’ve had the hardest time getting my Apple Watch to unlock my Mac. Today’s software …

: Germany’s Shift From Wolf to Lamb - WSJ Yet mighty Germany, the world’s second-largest exporter, …

: Option Expires 5 o’clock PM, The option expired. Well, I guess we’ll buy it.

: When you roll down his window, my son will want his airplane to take flight.

: Trump and Biden Go to Election Overtime - WSJ Amid fears of unrest, shops in Midtown Manhattan and …

: Britain Locks Down, Again - WSJ public behavior such as haphazard social distancing and fudging of …

: Confessionals Installed Outside Polling Places So Catholics Can Confess Sin Of Voting For A …

: Fox News Calls Arizona For Biden After 1 Vote Counted - The Babylon Bee Fox News says it will wait …

: With Hispanics Leaning Republican, Democrats Begin Calling For A Southern Border Wall - The Babylon …

: Trump Tweet Reading ‘Good Morning, America!’ Labeled As Misinformation - The Babylon Bee …

: Back to School A week off was nice, Now to get back in the groove. Will take a few days.

: I’m old enough to remember when Battleground States were just called Swing States.

: United Moves Flight Crews Away from Downtown Hotels in Anticipation of Post-Election Civil Protests …

: CNN Promises Not To Call The Race Unless Biden Is Ahead - The Babylon Bee Many far-right conspiracy …

: Man Stands In Long Line Run By Government To Vote For Government To Run His Healthcare - The Babylon …

: Fast Move Schedule upended, Moved up two weeks. Much to do. Although, nice savings.

: My son has just informed me that he hopes that a Battle Droid is elected president tomorrow.

: Abolish Daylight Saving Time.

: Election Eve - Catholic Husband Be an active, faithful participant in civic life, but don’t place …

: We Have A Deal A suspenseful week, All terms agreed. It’s a deal. Time to start the clock.

: Big week! Our Nation gets to choose its destiny for the next four years. Regardless of the outcome, …

: Business Owners Boarding Up In Case Party Of Love And Tolerance Loses - The Babylon Bee “We …

: Costumes Pass Down One year to the next, Costumes are passed down. So cute! Four happy kiddos.

: 2020 is the perfect year to use the YNAB Fresh Start option.

: Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney Pray for Us 🇻🇦

: Ex-Inmates Struggle in a Banking System Not Made for Them - WSJ The criminal-justice system creates …

: Home Inspection Nerves built all morning, House passed. Relieved at status. Do we have a deal?

: ACB Hangs Up Sticker Chart To Help The Justices Remember Their Daily Chores - The Babylon Bee Only …

: Chelsea Handler Patrols Polling Places To Make Sure No Black People Are Voting For Trump - The …

: Democrats Hand Out Extra Ballots To Trick-Or-Treaters - The Babylon Bee “Hey, kids! Have you …

: Powerhouse Woke up, my head hurt. Took some Excedrin. Let’s go! Got it all done. Boom!

: The anonymous ‘senior’ Trump official hyped by the New York Times is just some bureaucrat you’ve …

: Twitter’s Censorship Method - WSJ The dazed-looking Mr. Dorsey gave the impression he could not …

: Anonymous Top-Level White House Official Revealed To Be Jussie Smollett - The Babylon Bee …

: Light Paycheck October surprise, Paycheck arrives, missing some. Must find lost dollars!

: Vote for Joe Biden? Seriously? - WSJ Forgotten by many voters is that back in mid-February, after …

: Twitter: gross.

: New York Governor Demands Accountability For Whoever Is Mismanaging New York - The Babylon Bee …

: We Were Warned: SCOTUS Rules 6-3 That Voting For Biden Is Unconstitutional - The Babylon Bee …

: Under Contract Signatures gathered, Payments exchanged. Official. Will this deal now close?

: Modern kids television programming is mostly garbage. I’ve been stocking up on classic kids …

: Saving Private Biden - WSJ The best summary of the new standard in election coverage was given by …

: Justice Barrett Joins the Court - WSJ Our hope is that the new Court will seek to restore the …

: AOC Enraged To Learn Long Line Is For Voting And Not Bread - The Babylon Bee According to sources, …

: Chick-Fil-A Accused Of Chicken Sandwich Suppression For Long Drive-Thru Line - The Babylon Bee …

: Holy See Moves To Washington After America Declared Catholic Theocracy - EOTT After the Vatican’s …

: Fall Break Instruction: nine weeks. Everyone gets a small break. Time to catch my breath.

: 50 Cent Appeals To New Trump Supporter Fanbase With Country Album - The Babylon Bee 50 Cent was …

: Show Off Does Novena In Eight Days - EOTT Obnoxious, overachieving Catholic Lamett Erickson …

: Off the Reservation - Catholic Husband It’s clear that these aren’t little slips of the tongue, …

: DocuDrama Technology: great! Well, when it works it is. Sigh. Should be straightened out.

: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 🍿

: Senate aims to put Barrett closer to a final vote on Monday - WTOP At the start of Trump’s …

: Offer Made A year of searching, All comes down to this: the offer. Will they accept it?

: My kids only sleep in on days when we have somewhere to be.

: Israel, Sudan Agree to Normalize Ties in U.S.-Brokered Deal - WSJ U.S. and Israeli officials say …

: More Liberals Switching Their Vote To Trump After Realizing He’s Their Only Reason For Living …

: Biden Calls A Lid Until Election Day - The Babylon Bee “Biden needs the next eleven days to prepare …

: Too Much Laundry One day makes difference, Too much laundry or too few. Today was too much.

: Expensify CEO Urges Customers to Vote Against Trump - WSJ its chief executive sent an anti-Trump …

: Sisters Little girl blossoms: More verbal, more play with us. She is just so cute.

: Mail Service Deteriorated After Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s Arrival, Watchdog Found - WSJ Mr. …

: The behind the scenes clips of these highly produced and edited interviews are nasty. I didn’t like …

: Progressive 5-Year-Old Claims Cookie Crumbs All Over His Face Are Part Of Russian Disinformation …

: My phone slipped out of my hands and fell face down on brick floor. Only glass protector broke. …

: War in Film Admittedly, I’m late to the party watching the excellent war film, Dunkirk. Christopher Nolan used …

: Facebook Has No Sense of Humor - WSJ Last week we posted the satirical headline: “Senator Hirono …

: We were all privileged to live through the pontificate of Pope St. John Paul II, a man who stood up …

: Wear Off Used to be a week, Got it down to two days. Good. Now maybe to one?

: Embarrassed Pope Suddenly Realizes He’s Been Reading The Bible Upside Down This Whole Time - …

: Pope Francis Backs Civil Unions for Gay Couples, in Shift for Vatican - WSJ The Vatican’s position …

: First Quarter Testing Time for him to shine! A week to test his learning, He is excelling.

: Israel, U.A.E. to Allow Citizens Visa-Free Travel - WSJ It comes after both the Israeli and Emirati …

: Texas Passes Law Banning Californians From Voting After They Move There - The Babylon Bee Experts …

: Have the Bidens Denied the Story Yet? - WSJ Five days after the New York Post started publishing …

: Episode 172: Mars Rovers A causal conversation about Benedict’s big plans.

: After breakfast playtime & brew. ☕️

: Voting with Kids Went to early vote. Four kids, no one let me cut. Chivalry is dead.

: Household Access to Banks Improved But Could Be Driven Lower by Covid-19, FDIC Says - WSJ The …

: Biden: ‘Parents Should Be Supportive Of An 8-Year-Old’s Choice To Stick A Fork In An …

: Got it done. 🇺🇸

: China Warns U.S. It May Detain Americans in Response to Prosecutions of Chinese Scholars - WSJ The …

: Time to Go - Catholic Husband We may not be able to go back to the old ways, but we still have the …

: Car Wash Been a bit lazy, Cars got real dirty. Fixed now. Don’t want to drive them.

: Biden Suggests Stopping Criminals By Making Them Slip On Banana Peels - The Babylon Bee …

: Trump Shares Babylon Bee Article, Thousands Accept Jesus Into Their Hearts - The Babylon Bee Big …

: Undefeated: Trump Now 2-0 Against Moderators - The Babylon Bee Sure enough, the polls reflected …

: The FICO credit score is one of the most consumer-hostile, arrogant products on the market today. …

: Dreams Dashed Wanted to be cheap, Not going to happen. Sigh. Time to re-work plan.

: Michigan Court Rescinds 14-Day Extension for Receipt of Mail Ballots - WSJ The Michigan appeals …

: Rate Shopping Many things to do, Feeling a bit overwhelmed. Start of the process.

: Mark Zuckerberg Pops Out Of Man’s Shower To Warn Him The Story He’s Reading Is Fake News …

: Twitter Shuts Down Entire Network To Slow Spread Of Negative Biden News - The Babylon Bee After …

: Green Light Relationship builds, To this point. A good result! Time to start shopping.

: Big Tech Fights Election Interference By Interfering In Election - The Babylon Bee From nagging …

: You Should Absolutely NOT Read The Disgusting, Totally False Story About Joe Biden’s Son That …

: NBC Actors, Producers Protest Network’s Decision to Host Trump Town Hall at Same Time as Biden’s ABC …

: The whole promise of the Nest Protect is that it’d never just chirp at you when there’s a problem. …

: Monumental Shift Time to make a change, Take that next big step in life. But for now, we wait.

: Facebook’s Conservative Emergency - WSJ The censorship pressure against the company is about …

: Who’s Afraid of Amy Coney Barrett? - WSJ The Senate confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett may …

: iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max - Apple A14 Bionic. The only thing even close was our last …

: HomePod, HomePod mini pairing, new Home Theater support coming A new feature is coming for only for …

: Ominous Sign: Biden Spotted Fitting As Many Judges As He Can Into A Phone Booth - The Babylon Bee …

: Crunching Leaves Kids walk neighborhood, Mostly want to crunch fall leaves. Crunch. Crunch. Shuffle, …

: ACB Calmly Answers Questions While Typing Up Appellate Court Decision And Cooking Dinner For 9 - The …

: Beautiful afternoon walk.

: Kids Build Fort Minimal effort, Executing their design. They are growing up!

: Apple sure does love its social engineering!

: I think I’ll move my calendars from iCloud to Fastmail today.

: Joe Biden on What Voters ‘Deserve’ - WSJ He added: “Now, look, I know it’s a great question, and …

: Life with Four - Catholic Husband I know how to care for an infant, a toddler, and a big kid. Now I …

: Last Hot Day Too hot October, Hopefully Fall comes and stays. Ice cream for now, tho.

: The Parent Trap 🍿

: Benedict let the Pigeon drive the bus.

: Episode 171: Pigeon Activity Book Benedict found an activity book earlier this week and has been creating up a storm.

: Revision mode in Ulysses is baller.com!

: One of the best parts about running your own blog is the ability to backdate posts.

: Kamala Harris Gets a Fracking Education - WSJ The International Energy Agency earlier this year …

: Kids Pitch In As they get bigger, Kids help to do more chores. Nice! Next: wash cars, mow grass.

: Castro.app is not as great as I’d hoped on the cellular Apple Watch. It might be time for me to …

: Your Cash Earns Zip, Zilch, Nada. Don’t Make It Worse. - WSJ Since the Federal Reserve is …

: Biden: ‘I Won’t Reveal Whether I Plan On Abolishing The Constitution And Establishing A …

: Dunkirk 🍿

: Anthem Arrives Full titanium, A beautiful pocket knife. Oh you fancy, huh?

: Teachers Unions Promise School Will Resume As Soon As The Teachers Are Done Campaigning For Biden - …

: Conservative Activist Grabbed Trump’s Eye on Diversity Training - WSJ White House chief of staff …

: The Plot Against Gretchen Whitmer - WSJ Ms. Whitmer has exceeded her legal authority in the …

: White House Preparing New $1.8 Trillion Stimulus Proposal - WSJ The White House proposal increases …

: Early Dinner Good to be early, Enough time to play, clean up. Now, time to relax.

: Kamala Harris Pulls Fire Alarm When Asked About Packing The Supreme Court - The Babylon Bee “Oh no! …

: Episode 170: Allergies Arrive We’re back! Settling into our new routine, I wander into the playroom to learn some disturbing news.

: Minimum Effort Feeling zapped today, Managed to get nothing done. Perhaps tomorrow.

: A solid debate, indeed.

: Nero Surprised To Learn That All He Had To Do To Stop Christians From Gathering Was Declare A …

: New York City’s Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Leaders Decry New Lockdown Measures - WSJ Many of the …

: Pelosi’s Taxpayer Ransom Demand - WSJ A Republican President was willing to spend an amount that …

: Psst… G’Day, Australia! Just Wanted To Let You Know That We Always Liked You Better …

: Overslept Breezed past two alarms, Not a great start to the day. A nap would be good.

: Media Criticizes Trump For Downplaying Virus Threat By Not Dying - The Babylon Bee As the president …

: Woman Immediately Healed After Touching Hem Of Trump’s Suit Jacket - The Babylon Bee The …

: My son drew a cat at school today. It is very cute!

: Anthem Discontinued knife, Had to act fast. I got it! Can’t wait to hold it.

: Trump’s Hospital Room Flooded With ‘Get Dead Soon’ Cards From Democrats - The Babylon …

: Trump Briefly Leaves Hospital To Wave To Supporters From F-22 Raptor - The Babylon Bee …

: Apps are super slow to roll out their widget support.

: Trump Adds ‘Black Lives Matter’ Sticker To SUV So Media Can’t Claim He’s …

: Governor Whitmer Refuses To Throw Ring Of Power Back Into Fires Of Mount Doom - The Babylon Bee …

: Pope Francis Says Covid-19 Pandemic Shows Limits to Market Economics - WSJ The encyclical includes …

: A Huawei Turning Point - WSJ The U.S.-led campaign isn’t about promoting American companies, as …

: Regal Cinemas Suspending Operations at All U.S. Locations - WSJ “We are like a grocery shop that …

: Pandemic Confession - Catholic Husband As the reality of how delicate life truly is set in, I’ve …

: Italian Feast Not much work needed, To create a great dinner. Thank you, Italy!

: An End to Michigan’s Endless Emergency - WSJ “Almost certainly,” Justice Markman wrote for the …

: The World That War Has Made - WSJ The income tax, a rare and light burden in the U.S. before 1914, …

: Happy Feast of St. Francis! 🦌

: Double Ant Attack A nice fall day out, Girls got bit by two ant hills. Benadryl for all!

: Party That Wants To Run Your Healthcare Roots For Political Opponent To Die - The Babylon Bee …

: New Footage Shows Heroic Trump Leaping In Front Of Mike Pence To Protect Him From Sneeze - The …

: Free, Privacy-First Analytics for a Better Web The most popular analytics services available were …

: Flu Shot Disaster Kids don’t like flu shots, So I did them all at once. What a huge mistake.

: What’s the Ballot Deadline? Who Knows - WSJ But it’s certainly true that, left to their own …

: Oh Dark Thirty 430 wake up, So, so much got done today. Again tomorrow.

: General Motors’ Credit Card, Brought to You by Goldman Sachs - WSJ In addition to its Apple card, …

: Biden Claims Communist China Is ‘Just An Idea’ - The Babylon Bee “The right wants …

: Enough to ruin any taxpayers’ day.

: ‘No Chris Wallace To Save You Now!’ Trump Ambushes Biden In Alleyway To Debate Him - The …

: October 1st, amirite?

: Up Too Late Up past my bedtime, I paid for it today. Whew! Time to call it quits.

: Americans Come Out Of Debate Excited By Their Two Great Choices - The Babylon Bee “One of those two …

: Pompeo Calls On Pope Francis to Defend Religious Freedom in China - WSJ A senior Vatican official …

: Google Makes Concessions in Effort to Buy Fitbit - WSJ “This deal is about devices, not data,” …

: Apple Removes RSS Feed Readers From Chinese App Store - MacRumors Fiery Feeds and Reeder both …

: The full moon is gorgeous. 🌕

: Crisp Fall Air A long, hot summer. One Cold Front blows it away. Welcome back, my friend!

: Hello, Fall! 🍁

: CNN Pre-Debate Poll Shows Biden Clearly Won Debate - The Babylon Bee It is unclear if the actual …

: Ilhan Omar Seen Driving Giant Industrial Ballot Harvester Through Minneapolis - The Babylon Bee On …

: At the beginning of the pandemic, the retailers were unreliable. Now it’s the delivery carriers who …

: Tehran 🍿 Excellent first episode, but the producers know absolutely nothing about airplanes.

: ‘What Is Thy Bidding, My Master?’ Asks Amy Coney Barrett To Cloaked, Holographic Pope - …

: Libertarian Voters Flock To Trump After Learning He Avoided Paying Taxes - The Babylon Bee …

: Soap Toddler’s invention, She was so proud of it all. Was soap dispenser.

: Amy Coney Barrett and Joe Biden: Two Catholics, One Double Standard - WSJ For this election, …

: EPA Raises Legal Questions About California’s Plan to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars Starting in 2035 - …

: ACB Racing To Get Dinner Ready For Husband So He’ll Let Her Out To Overturn Roe V. Wade - The …

: AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Coming to Select 4K Roku TVs and Devices Later This Year - MacRumors AirPlay …

: Reading Together - Catholic Husband Time spent reading aloud to my children is more than education, …

: Narnia Afternoon movie, Everyone watched the whole thing. Real close to the book.

: Evangelical Leaders Anoint Amy Coney Barrett With Cup Of Chick Fil A Sauce - The Babylon Bee …

: Sad: Antifa Rioter Excitedly Runs Out To Burn Down Neighborhood Only To Realize He Already Burned It …

: Afternoon Nap A rare, special treat, Three hour, Saturday nap. Now need to catch up!

: Trump and Biden Trade Barbs on Social Security but Avoid Substance - WSJ […] knows how …

: The FBI’s Bad Intelligence - WSJ The bureau relied on a suspected Russian agent for the information …

: Blue Health Insurers Reach Tentative Antitrust Settlement for $2.7 Billion - WSJ David Boies, a …

: Day One 4:45 start. Go, go, go until past two. I am beat. Weekend!

: Finally made it to Coffee o’clock. ☕️

: Big day. 👨🏻‍💻 + 👦🏼👧🏻👧🏼👶🏼

: Nine Weeks Off Sad to see her go! A well utilized time off. Tomorrow, I’m back!

: State With No Electricity Orders Everyone To Drive Cars That Run On Electricity - The Babylon Bee …

: Fauci Renews Pandemic For Highly Anticipated Season 2 - The Babylon Bee Inside sources confirmed …

: North Korea Kills and Burns the Body of a Seoul Official Found in Its Waters - WSJ North Korea is …

: LTE Awesome A cellular watch, Total game changer for me. Can’t wait to workout.

: My grill game is strong.

: California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars Starting in 2035 - WSJ About 2% of all new car …

: City Recycling Provider: In order to reduce our Carbon Footprint and control costs for your city, …

: I hope watchOS 8 gives me a grid option for apps. The current two options are both terrible.

: One Senator’s Strategy for Containing Chinese Technological Dominance - WSJ “China has shown that …

: Watch Delivery Delayed Three days in China, Then, a one hour delay. Have to wait again.

: New season, new door magnet. 🍁

: Remaining Liberal Justices Given Pink Slips As Trump Reduces Court Size - The Babylon Bee “I heard …

: Fisher-Price Releases ‘My First Peaceful Protest’ Playset With House You Can Actually …

: Chinese Leaders Split Over Releasing Blacklist of U.S. Companies - WSJ Mr. Biden has laid out plans …

: Got that Xbox on pre-order. It’ll be my first gaming console. 🎮

: Apple really threw cold water on the iOS 14 release, specifically the awesomeness of widgets, when …

: Pandemic-Stricken World Braces For Another Francis Encyclical - Eye of the Tiber “Catholics should …

: Auditors to Stop Inspecting Factories in China’s Xinjiang Despite Forced-Labor Concerns - WSJ where …

: Kids have been up since 5:40am. I am so screwed.

: Package Delays What is going on? Logistics networks are clogged. Hard to wait on things.

: Tomorrow is not only the first day of Fall, it’s Apple Watch Day and New Knife Day. Also, it’s going …

: Trump Fires Off Giant Pink Glitter Cannon To Reveal Gender Of SCOTUS Nominee - The Babylon Bee “Of …

: Democrats Post Job Listing For Supreme Court Nominee Accusers - The Babylon Bee The best candidates …

: Giggling Trump Prank Calls Merrick Garland To Tell Him He’s Been Shortlisted For SCOTUS - The …

: Last day of Summer. 🍉

: Calendar.app in iOS 14 is fantastic. Great improvements in watchOS, too. Fantastical is typically …

: My Apple Watch is on the way! Just left South Korea on one of UPS’ new 747-8s. Will be on my wrist …

: The App Library really makes it easy to have all of the apps that you need.

: The New Evangelization Stumbles - Catholic Husband The New Evangelization demands that we use new …

: Parent Teacher Conference Two adults enter. Who’s the parent? The teacher? Depends on the day!

: Breaking Judicial Norms: A History - WSJ What Republicans should do is let the voters know about …

: Just renewed my Micro.blog subscription for another year. Looking forward to 2.0 and beyond!

: Why the ‘Biden Rule’ Doesn’t Apply in 2020 - WSJ For well over a century—the last exception was …

: Genius Trump Nominates Joe Biden To Supreme Court Forcing Dems To Accuse Him Of Sexual Assault - The …

: I’m always in awe of the resiliency of nature. 🌻

: Episode 169: Sunday Check In We’re home from Mass, but it’s not quite time for lunch. So I pulled out the microphone, sat down …

: I spent some time really working on my iPad Magic Keyboard this morning. It’s really well done. …

: They later sunrise is really helping my kids sleep in and get the rest that they need.

: Decorated Rooms Only took three years, Kids rooms are decorated. Adds a nice touch, no?

: Just conducted our first budget committee in Keynote. Only took me eight years to find a great way …

: Significant delays in delivery of packages from USPS. I wonder what’s going on over there.

: Leftists Frantically Begin Rebuilding Everything They Burned Down So They Can Burn It Down Again - …

: Crisp Fall morning air on my walk this morning. More, please! 🍁

: Deep Clean, #2 Both cars are now done. How they shine in the garage. Not allowed to leave!

: Whoops—We Found 1,666 Ballots - WSJ Only 47 days left to get it right. Going to be one rough ride.

: Man Sticks To Keto Diet For Full 12 Seconds - The Babylon Bee In an amazing display of …

: Pennsylvania High Court Extends Deadline for Accepting Mail Ballots - WSJ Lee Moak, a Democratic …

: As Coronavirus Rebounds, Europe Rejects New Lockdowns - WSJ Mr. Goosens said he is now advising …

: Just-Laid-Off Minneapolis Police Officer Looks On Helplessly As Rioters Burn Down City Council …

: Second TV A first for me, wife. Two TV’s in the same house. Mine’s for gaming, tho.

: Barr Condemns Justice Department Prosecutors - WSJ “Advocating for clear and defined prohibitions …

: Top New Jersey Democrats Agree to Raise Taxes on Millionaires - WSJ “Gov. Murphy’s plan to raise …

: The stock iOS Calendar.app’s widget is keeping it 💯

: Update Day Anticipation. Download, install, meh. Ok, Always feels like this.

: Made my favorite, but most technical, dinner tonight: a savory meat pie.

: Excited about the release of Safari 14.

: It Takes a Superspreader to Know a Superspreader - WSJ ‘Voting by mail is now common enough and …

: CNN Criticizes Israel, Arab Leaders For Shaking Hands In The Middle Of A Pandemic - The Babylon Bee …

: Talk about a big day!

: Zoom Call Interruption I never get calls, Except when I’m on a Zoom. Figures, doesn’t it?

: The original Pink Panther show from 1969 is on Amazon Prime Video and my kids love it.

: I always enjoy the first time driving on a new set of tires.

: This Apple Event is snooze.com.

: Vatican Looks to Extend Church Leadership Agreement With China Despite Criticism - WSJ Under …

: Christmas shopping in September is a wonderful thing. 🎄

: Migraine Day Don’t come too often, Thanks to my designer drugs. A drag, for sure, tho.

: Facebook Buys REI’s Elaborate New Headquarters as Covid-19 Pandemic Prompts a Sale - WSJ Facebook …

: Audience Boos As Football Game Breaks Out At Political Rally - The Babylon Bee “I come to these to …

: Done with my walk, dressed for the day. Enjoying a few quiet moments in the dawn’s early light …

: Troops - Catholic Husband As a father of a son, I’ve found the Troops of St. George to be …

: Day of Rest All my tasks are done. Truly got to relax. Nice! It’s a school night, kids.

: The Opioid Crisis, Already Serious, Has Intensified During Coronavirus Pandemic - WSJ The pandemic …

: It’s amazing what a fresh coat of wax can do to a car’s paint. It dazzles in the sun!

: Lego Introduces New Sharper Bricks That Instantly Kill You When You Step On Them - The Babylon Bee …

: Site Icons for Micro.blog Time and again, Micro.blog proves that it’s as flexible as it is easy to use. Micro.blog takes the …

: Bahrain to Forge Ties With Israel, Trump Says - WSJ The deal signals a monumental shift in the …

: Knife Safety Course Led a course today. Hard to give to smaller kids. They did really well.

: A California Law Was Supposed to Give Uber Drivers New Protections. Instead, Comedians Lost Work. - …

: Ordered the DJI OM 4. After 10 minutes, I couldn’t figure it out. So it’s going back. For that kind …

: First meeting of a new activity with my son.

: Deep Clean Done Full day of projects, Accomplished with wife’s, kids help. Now, a glass of rum.

: Trump Carefully Composing Tweet That Should Fix Everything - The Babylon Bee Noticing all the …

: 'Let My People Go To Church!' Bellows Bearded John MacArthur To Hard-Hearted Gavin Newsom - The …

: Oh No! The President Visited San Francisco And Now No One Can Find Him! - The Babylon Bee as soon …

: House deep cleaned, van washed & waxed, lawn mowed, laundry almost done. Pretty good for eight …

: Detailing Van Time for fall cleaning. Deep clean, full wash, and hand wax. Hard work, great result!

: Episode 168: Bunk Bed I sit down with Benedict after dinner to chat about some big changes in his room.

: A Trump-Biden Niagara Fall - WSJ Between the pandemic and protests, we have fallen into a culture …

: Picture Order Pictures whittled down, A final ten shots. All gold. Can’t wait to get them.

: California Looter Frustrated His New TV Requires Electricity To Work - The Babylon Bee prolific …

: I’m so ready for Fall. 🍁

: Kamala Harris’s anti-vaccine flirtation is dangerously irresponsible - Washington Examiner …

: Things makes it so easy to adapt to a schedule change.

: Bunk Bed Ready Got the new hardware, Quick install and it’s secure. He’s ready to test.

: More good progress today. Tomorrow is the big project: deep cleaning the van. Should take up most of …

: U.S. Military Is Offered New Bases in the Pacific - WSJ U.S. security policy in Asia calls for a …

: Genius Trump Criticizes War Causing Millions Of Liberals To Sign Up For Military - The Babylon Bee …

: Disney Editing Blunder: An Uighur Concentration Camp Can Be Clearly Seen In The Background Of …

: UPS Customer Service: among the worst!

: IKEA furniture is assembled and in place. Continuing to work on my projects list. Quickly running …

: Six Wet Eyes Special guests just left, Wet eyes as we left airport. Very brave faces.

: Governor Newsom Claims Rolling Blackouts Are To Show Support For Black Lives Matter - The Babylon …

: Check Out These 14 Beautiful Shots Of California’s Cities At Night - The Babylon Bee …

: I love coconut rum.

: Germany Hints at Sanctions on Russia Pipeline After Alexei Navalny Wakes From Coma - WSJ Germany …

: Lawmakers Tackle Spending Deadline, Look to Revive Coronavirus Aid Talks - WSJ “The speaker and I …

: Default to Yes - Catholic Husband I’d like to jump at these little opportunities to play with my …

: Final push today to finish IKEA assembly. Ready to get the kids settled into their updated rooms. 🛏

: Veronica’s First Mass First Mass at parish, Friends all happy to meet her. A special event.

: Land of Free (and Fettered) Speech - WSJ Today, Americans are less worried about government …

: I like to open all of the blinds early in the morning and let the soft light of dawn slowly fill the …

: Swedish Sweat Shop Hours of hard work, Hands worn raw from assembly. Swedes sure do hate me.

: Upping The Ante: Protesters Now Attempting To Stop High-Speed Freight Trains - The Babylon Bee But, …

: IKEA build day. I hope that my family is still together when the sun goes down. 🔨

: Maximum load factor. ☕️

: Delivery Delivery truck, Pallet of furniture, fun. Tomorrow it starts.

: Military Newspaper Stars and Stripes in Budget Crosshairs - WSJ Stars and Stripes, the Pentagon’s …

: Study Finds Moving Up Election Day Would Instantly End Pandemic - The Babylon Bee For months, …

: Trump Accused Of Fomenting Violence By Hovering Over Cities In A Hot Air Balloon Chanting …

: Wife Claims $450 Salon Treatment Was A Setup - The Babylon Bee According to sources, Tracy …

: Home At Last A week on the road, Home in a rain storm, car off. A nice place to be.

: Apple Delays Ad Anti-Tracking Features Planned for iOS 14 [Updated] - MacRumors We want to give …

: My letter carrier and I have very different ideas as to what “Hold Mail” means. 📬

: Another rainy travel day. Happy to be home soon.

: According to Plan Schedule set first thing, At the end of day, it’s done. Strange quirk of travel.

: Amazing that we still don’t have blanket cell coverage along interstates.

: Fatal Traffic Wreck Two hour delay, All lanes on the road were closed. Tough day to travel.

: Activision Announces ‘Call Of Duty: Obama Ops’ Where All You Do Is Drone-Strike Civilians - The …

: Eight.

: Droning Campus Took drone to campus, Lots of great shots, a bit bright. No one said a thing.

: 50 yard line.

: Proud Mayor Lets His Entire City Burn To The Ground Just To Make Trump Look Bad - The Babylon Bee …

: Democrats Growing Increasingly Worried Biden Will Live Through Election Day - The Babylon Bee Biden …

: Eight - Catholic Husband The lessons that I’ve learned, re-learned, and written about in this space …

: Visiting My Sister Got to see new house, LEGO Store, cousins played hard. Good use of our day.

: United Ends Domestic Change Fees - WSJ Ancillary fees have climbed fivefold over the past decade …

: Spotted in Gramma’s garden.

: Journalists Admit They're Supporting Biden Just So They Can Take Another 4-to-8-Year-Long Vacation - …

: Daughter prays.

: Date Night Travelled all this way, Got to enjoy BBQ. Ice cream for dessert.

: Anniversary ice cream treat.

: In Lieu Of Convention, Republicans Just Broadcast Footage Of Riots In Democrat-Controlled Cities For …

: End Leg One Two days, we made it. Flexible travel, but hard. Ready for a break.

: President Xi Relieved To Find Out NBA Players Just Protesting Injustices In America - The Babylon …

: Journalists Rush To Get Story Out Before It Can Be Ruined By The Facts - The Babylon Bee …

: Campus in the fall.

: The Gang Friends since back at school, Hanging out when I’m in town. The boys are still tight.

: Fall sunset.

: Nation Shocked As Jerry Falwell Jr. Doesn't Turn Out To Be Man Of Upstanding Character - The Babylon …

: Evacuation A last minute call, Getting out of the storm’s path. Three hours and gone!

: Back at it.

: America Ranked #1 Place In World Where You Can Get Rich By Writing About How Awful The Country Is - …

: Facebook Says Apple’s New iPhone Update Will Disrupt Online Advertising - WSJ Facebook Inc. says …

: Down and Out Head hurt all day long. Took a nap and just laid low. Glad to have wife home.

: Trump Issues Emergency Order Requiring FDA To Declare Taco Salad Just As Healthy As Regular Salad - …

: 14 Mostly Accurate CNN Headlines From The Last 6,000 Years Of Human History The Babylon Bee 1453 …

: Back in Session The new school bell rings, Students gather, pray, and learn. Now begins new year.

: Goodyear Announces They Will Only Sell Tires For Left Side Of Car - The Babylon Bee Technicians may …

: Episode 167: Back to School I catch up with Benedict and Felicity as we talk about the new school year.

: It’s the first day back to school and this new schedule already has me beat.

: Answered Prayers - Catholic Husband Throughout this process, I struggled with doubt, with anxiety, …

: Last Day of Summer The party’s over. Back to school tomorrow morn, Two pupils this year.

: Currently reading: In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration by Shane O’Mara 📚

: Two Tropical Storms Pose Double Threat to U.S. Gulf Coast - WSJ It seems fitting for such an …

: Administrative Work A week of delays, Time spent on priorities. Took time to catch up.

: Trying out NextDNS. A bit late to the game locking down my network. Used to be a bunch of disjointed …

: New Cleaning Day School year starts next week, New routine: Friday cleaning. Should be good weekend.

: Book Review: The Index Card 📚 As I continue to work on expanding my knowledge of the current trends in personal finance, I picked …

: Outdoor Cleaning Garage was dirty, Hard to keep clean with its stuff. Really love it now.

: Just finished updating my toothbrush’s firmware.

: Quite the week!

: Get A Load Of This Ignorant Moron Who Doesn’t Follow Politics And Is Also Really Happy With …

: Media Criticizes Trump For Forcing Them To Tear Country Apart For Last Four Years - The Babylon Bee …

: Man Who Has Been In Government For Nearly 50 Years Promises To Fix Government - The Babylon Bee …

: I spent some time building LEGOs with my son this afternoon. This was my creation.

: Day of Errands Stanley Steemer came, Had to stay away while dries. Exhausting errands.

: Overachieving Father Knows All His Kids' Names, Ages - The Babylon Bee He then proceeded to amaze …

: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Writes Book on Coronavirus Pandemic - WSJ Critics on the political left …

: China’s Xi Jinping Tightens Grip on Domestic Security Forces in First Broad Purge - WSJ “The party …

: USPS to Suspend Changes Until After Election - WSJ The about-face comes as Mr. DeJoy and the Postal …

: Nancy Pelosi Goes Politically Postal - WSJ In August 2016, the USPS’s Inspector General said that …

: Attic Mess One thing at a time, Place becomes a cluttered mess. Some light work, no more!

: The Obama-Biden Economy Redux - WSJ One signature policy was a significant extension of …

: BREAKING: Trump Announces He Has Captured The Roadrunner - The Babylon Bee A manhunt is still …

: Democrat Mailer Promoting Mail-In Voting Gets Lost In Mail - The Babylon Bee The Postmaster General …

: Hardcore Trump Supporter Destroys His Own Mailbox - The Babylon Bee “I’m really going to miss that …

: U.S. Formalizes F-16 Jet Sale to Taiwan With China Tensions High - Bloomberg Taiwan formally signed …

: My morning happiness ☕️

: House Democrats Set Vote on Bill to Bolster USPS - WSJ House Democrats set a Saturday vote on a …

: Kids Closet Closet overrun, Got it put back in order. It’s my great triumph!

: ‘Fortnite’ Creator Says Apple Is Threatening to Curb Access to Software Tools - WSJ The companies …

: Trump Drives Around Playing Mailbox Baseball In Latest Voter Suppression Scheme - The Babylon Bee …

: Brilliant Trump Puts Himself On All Postage Stamps, Forcing Democrats To Push For Abolishing USPS - …

: State Hailed As Progressive Hub Of Technological Innovation Can’t Figure Out How To Keep The …

: Apple Threatens to Terminate Epic Games' Developer Accounts on August 28 - MacRumors That includes …

: Together - Catholic Husband Therein lies the true beauty of marriage. Not perfection, perseverance. …

: Furniture Shopping Marathon shopping, So many options, changes. Ordered. Now we wait.

: The Postal Service’s Good Election Advice - WSJ “The Postal Service is asking election officials …

: Just placed an online order with IKEA. Can’t wait to see why I bought when it arrives in 4 weeks.

: Late Laundry Day Uneven last week. Overrun today, late start. Towels tomorrow.

: Episode 166: Crash We tried to record a podcast, but the kids had a different plan.

: Appointments All morning in car, Check-ups for the girls. All good. Now time for a nap.

: President Trump is Being Misinformed About the Postal Service - National Association of Letter …

: Wow, great that so many folks are now realizing that the US Postal Service is in desperate need of …

: Nation’s Empty Churches To Become Spirit Halloween Stores - The Babylon Bee An annual reminder that …

: Harris Starting To Think This Biden Guy Is Really Dragging Down Her Campaign - The Babylon Bee …

: School Prep Two weeks left to go, Time to get all organized. We’ll see how it goes.

: Are Voters Ready for Prime Minister Biden? - WSJ The biggest indicator, however, is that at this …

: Joe Biden’s defenses of his faith ring hollow with Kamala Harris pick - Washington Examiner …

: College Athlete Surprised To Learn His School Has Classes - The Babylon Bee Instead of doing what …

: Obama Horrified As Trump Undoes His Years Of Hard Work Bombing The Middle East - The Babylon Bee …

: Pictures Out the door on time, Picture session with kiddos. Might be a hard choice!

: Grilling buddy.

: REI Built an Elaborate HQ. Because of Covid-19, the Outdoor Retailer Wants to Sell It - WSJ The …

: The abortion pill is wreaking havoc on children and women - Washington Examiner U.S. District Judge …

: Quick Lake Trip Hot as all get out, Went to check out the lake. Huh. A bit nerve wracking.

: The Democrats Choose Harris - WSJ Like Barack Obama, Ms. Harris’s success is a living refutation of …

: Trump Generously Offers To Do Jobs Of Legislative And Judicial Branches Too - The Babylon Bee …

: A little summer science project.

: First Podcast Slightly delayed, Girl made her first appearance. Kids were quite funny.

: Chicago Mayor Drives Past Looters To Arrest 7-Year-Old Having A Birthday Party - The Babylon Bee On …

: Episode 165: Veronica ChetCast welcomes our newest co-host.

: Mnuchin Says White House Won’t Accept Unreasonable Coronavirus Stimulus Deal - WSJ we’re not going …

: U.S. Government Contractor Embedded Software in Apps to Track Phones - WSJ “I think the average …

: Start - Catholic Husband I don’t need a fresh start tomorrow or next week or next month. I need a …

: Interior Spaces All ready to start, A week of interior, Settling our nest.

: Currently reading: The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have to be Complicated by Helaine …

: Intense heat, intense sun, intense blue.

: Millennials Slammed by Second Financial Crisis Fall Even Further Behind - WSJ Millennials have …

: New Perspective Life comes in seasons. It can be hard to notice the changes, but every once in a while, a reminder …

: Sorry Excuse For A Man Asks For Help At Home Depot - The Babylon Bee Davis was sure he was holding …

: Tidying Up A week off of work, Things left to be put away. Didn’t get that far.

: Oh yeah!

: Trump Prepares Executive Actions as Coronavirus-Aid Talks Stall - WSJ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi …

: On Our Own Our help has now left. Us and them alone at home. Trailhead; new journey.

: Mark Meadows Brings Harder Spending Line to Coronavirus Talks - WSJ “He’s Dr. No,” said Sen. Chris …

: Coronavirus-Aid Talks Teeter Amid Lack of Progress - WSJ Talks between Democratic leaders and …

: U.S. Sanctions 11 Chinese Officials Over Hong Kong Policy—Including Carrie Lam - WSJ The measures …

: Work Day Cleaning in and out, A solid morning’s work, walk. Got a bit of sun.

: Democrats Say Trump’s Powers Are Limited on Coronavirus Stimulus - WSJ The quartet met again …

: Biden Campaign Cancels Trip Upstairs - The Babylon Bee Biden had planned to go upstairs, get a bite …

: Drone fun with my sister-in-law.

: U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises Stay Digital, as North Korean Threat Grows - WSJ The move to …

: U.S. Jobless Claims Fell to 1.2 Million in Latest Week - WSJ The decline came as an extra $600 a …

: When Your Favorite Companies Go Woke - WSJ The March for Life shouldn’t be brought to you by New …

: Riotous BLM Protesters Suddenly Realize They’re All White People - The Babylon Bee The …

: Sacrament Indelible mark, Welcomed into family. Treasure to behold.

: Few things sweeter than chrism on a newly baptized child.

: Make her a temple of your glory.

: Roger Marshall Defeats Kris Kobach In Kansas GOP Primary - NPR 40% - 26%. Good!

: Regroup Admin work undone, Lots of time at my desk. Sigh. Still more left to do.

: Veteran Mailman Phil R.E. Quinton Volunteers To Collect All The Mail-In Votes - The Babylon Bee A …

: From Yellowstone to Yosemite, National Parks to Get Long-Awaited Overhaul - WSJ After years in …

: Exhausted Three nights of no sleep, Cannot escape exhaustion. Glad to have some help.

: Biden Says He Can’t Wait To Find Out Who He Picked For VP - The Babylon Bee Campaign aides …

: ADT Says Google to Invest $450 Million to Create Home Security Offerings - WSJ The partnership will …

: Good morning! Beautiful start to a new week.

: Four - Catholic Husband Certainly children are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb, a …

: Kids Meet Early start discharge. Quick trip home. Kids go crazy! The way things should be.

: Catholics Kneel In Mass Protest, Then Stand, Then Sit, Then Kneel, Then Stand = The Babylon Bee …

: Multiple Peaceful Protests Break Out At Hockey Games - The Babylon Bee Members of Antifa were seen …

: Consumers, Flush With Stimulus Money, Shun Credit-Card Debt - WSJ Fewer people are late on their …

: Relaxing Just an easy day. Two trips to the Chick. Yum, yum! Home tomorrow, yes?

: Democrats Propose New Debate Format Where Biden Is Tied Up Backstage With His Mouth Duct-Taped Shut …

: Dave Ramsey Proposes New Stimulus Package Where Every American Is Just Sent A Stack Of Empty …

: Cape Air Chosen for Manistee Essential Air Service Despite Controversy – AirlineGeeks.com They will …

: Four A bit of drama, Resolved in a few hours. Now, we must all rest.

: When Their PPP Loans Didn’t Come Through, These Businesses Broke Up With Their Banks - WSJ Stan …

: Lawmakers Urge FTC Probe of Mobile Ad Industry’s Tracking of Consumers - WSJ the mobile advertising …

: Trump Suggests Replacing Unfair Elections With New System Where Eligible Male Heir Inherits The …

: Big day.

: Website Redesign Hours of straight work, Prototype is now working. Wow this thing is cool!

: Got that jury duty summons.

: Episode 164: Picnic Lunch On the eve of Veronica’s arrival, we all drove down to Alison’s office for lunch.

: Biden To Save Taxpayers Nearly 30% By Selecting Female VP - The Babylon Bee According to …

: Freedom In an era of big tech and deeply rooted social media, why have your own blog on the Internet? What …

: Boeing Confirms 747 End, Production Rate Reduction for Most Programs – AirlineGeeks.com The last …

: Trump Opens Private School To Teach Kids Himself Since Public Schools Refuse To Open - The Babylon …

: Portland Police Disperse Wall Of Moms With Air Drop Of Target Gift Cards - The Babylon Bee others …

: Baby Step Something unrealized, Making it to this step. Wow! On to the next one!

: Shady trees, fountains, and a nice courtyard breeze on a hot summer afternoon.

: Visa Profit Falls on Lower Payments Volume - WSJ Credit-card payments volume dropped 20%. …

: Things are nice in the shade!

: Spent the morning with some new web design tools. I wonder what things were like before responsive …

: Good morning!

: Trump Now Wearing 178 Masks To Show He Is Most Patriotic American Of All Time - The Babylon Bee …

: Local Church Tries Innovative Growth Strategy Of Being Open On Sundays - The Babylon Bee I know …

: New Universal Movies Will Come to iTunes and Other Online Platforms Just 17 Days After Theatrical …

: Day Off Kids cared for at home, Errands galore on the town. A strange, odd feeling.

: GOP Coronavirus Relief Proposal Leaves Student Loan Borrowers In The Dust - Forbes Stupid, …

: Margaret Sanger Gets Canceled - WSJ “Some employees may believe they are helping women, but whether …

: Lonely Girls: How the Pandemic Has Deepened the Isolation of Adolescents - WSJ Emerson’s family has …

: Food for Thought for Online Grocery Bulls - WSJ An order that is handpicked by a worker in store …

: New Zealand Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Over New Security Law - WSJ New Zealand “can …

: Google Misled Users Over Data Privacy, Says Australian Regulator - MacRumors the Australian …

: Liberals fuel cancel culture because they don’t fear getting canceled - Washington Examiner …

: Report: 10% Fewer Catholic High School Students Will Leave Their Faith Due to School Closures - EOTT …

: Trip to Airport Went to get Grandma, Watched her plane land. Excitement! Dad had fun watching.

: Focus - Catholic Husband While some major events naturally tend to lend focus, giving yourself a …

: Family Clean Everybody helps. Home all clean for visitors. Ready for big week!

: Episode 163: Playing in the Yard It’s a hot Sunday afternoon, but we’re still outside enjoying the sun.

: Sports Fans To Continue 24-Year-Long Boycott Of WNBA - The Babylon Bee WNBA players vowed to …

: Nevada Church Avoids Coronavirus Restrictions By Installing Slot Machines - The Babylon Bee …

: Summer Lawn Any better than, A summer lawn freshly cut? I say there is not.

: Report: Many Chicagoans Fleeing City For More Peaceful Places Like The Middle East - The Babylon Bee …

: Fresh cut.

: Dozens Gather In MAGA Hats In Hopes Washington Post Will Defame Them So They Can Become Millionaires …

: Orioles Sign Dr. Fauci To Improve Bullpen - The Babylon Bee Dr. Fauci said he was thrilled to …

: ‘Trump Might Not Accept The Results Of The 2020 Election,’ Says Movement That Still …

: Refinement There’s room to improve, Tinkering for hours. Done. A nice improvement.

: I always forget how exhausting it is to design a website from a blank canvas.

: Episode 162: One Week Time is quickly running out and the kids have ambitious plans for Veronica.

: Book Review: The Legacy Journey 📚 It’s been over six years since I’ve picked up this book, and I thought now was a good time. Dave …

: A&E Has Lost Half Its Viewers Since Dropping ‘Live PD’ - WSJ In the key demographics of adults …

: A Phase-Four Flop - WSJ Nearly all of this spending is a form of income maintenance, replacing …

: China Fortifies Hong Kong’s Role as Financial Powerhouse - WSJ senior Chinese officials discussed …

: New Stimulus Will Just Be Postcards With Positive Affirmations - The Babylon Bee Senate Democrats …

: Protesters Clarify They’re Only OK With Secret Police In Communist Countries - The Babylon Bee …

: Riot Police Unsure If Their Tear Gas Worked Since Libs Were Already Crying - The Babylon Bee Riot …

: Religious Orders Call On MLB To Force San Diego Padres To Change Name - EOTT The letter obtained by …

: Girl Flies Plane Sits on Daddy’s lap, Touches every last button. She had a great time.

: Finished reading: The Legacy Journey: A Radical View of Biblical Wealth and Generosity by Dave …

: Amazon Met With Startups About Investing, Then Launched Competing Products - WSJ In 2017, Amazon …

: Non-tracking It’s been more than a month since I stopped wearing my Apple Watch. The result? I’m not living a …

: Southwest and American Trim More Flying - WSJ Southwest and American also said late Wednesday that …

: New Design Levels Caught web design bug. Spent an hour going deep, Pleased with the progress.

: Desecration of Catholic Churches Across U.S. Leaves Congregations Shaken - WSJ Catholic …

: Chicago Mayor Hires Gangs To Spell Out ‘Trump Is Bad’ With Bullet Holes - The Babylon …

: Federal ‘Secret Police’ Disguise Selves As Rioters So Democrat Mayors Will Let Them Do …

: Exclusive Interview: Trump Opens Up To The Babylon Bee On The Challenges Of Being The Smartest, Most …

: Just got the updated UI in the YNAB web app. Excellent upgrade.

: Dads Plan Fall is almost here, Time to plan activities. Good guys and good night.

: City took almost 3 hours to send out alert on the fraudulent emails. Not great.

: Got a phishing email claiming to be from the city water department. Called them up and gave them a …

: My 4 year old daughter just saw the Windows logo on my computer. “Look Daddy, Windows!" …

: The main thing I miss about my Apple Watch is unlocking my computer.

: Mom Discussing Homeschooling Wondering How To Make It Clear She Homeschooled Before The Pandemic - …

: Not Satisfied With Just Having Summers Off, Teachers Push For Fall, Winter, Spring - The Babylon Bee …

: Retail Investor Years on the sidelines, Fun to jump in with both feet. To a bright future!

: Perfection.

: Apple gets an F for Parental Controls.

: Episode 161: Preparations Veronica will be here before we know it! I catch up with the kids to see how they’re getting ready.

: Big fat disappointment: The dietary guidelines are broken, and government failed again to fix them - …

: Book Review: Richest Man in Babylon 📚 Many years ago, my Dad gave me a pamphlet summary of this book. Until recently, I thought that was …

: A Few Extra Minutes - Catholic Husband Even in the rush of morning, make sure that you have the …

: Drone Lift Boy’s friend wants a lift. Some string, and payload is off. He was quite giddy!

: 10 Safety Tips For Going Back To Church - The Babylon Bee When asked how you’re doing during …

: Kanye Promises Free Chick-Fil-A For Every American If Elected - Babylon Bee “If you vote for …

: Police Reform Wasn’t the Only Big Change in Camden - WSJ While word has gotten out about Camden’s …

: Sunday breakfast.

: Academic Project Used Marketing Data to Monitor Russian Military Sites - WSJ The researchers’ …

: Blaze at Iranian Port Adds to String of Damaging Incidents - WSJ The fire at Bushehr’s Delvar …

: As $600-a-Week Jobless Aid Nears End, Congress Faces a Quandary - WSJ A University of Chicago study …

: Washing in Rain No rain in forecast. Halfway through, total downpour. Made it through and clean.

: Summer showers while washing the cars.

: Getting Full New one coming soon. “Getting crowded” one told me. I’m fine up front, tho.

: Chicago White Sox To Drop Offensive ‘White’ From Name - The Babylon Bee At this news, …

: NBA Now Requiring All Players To Wear Masks Depicting Chinese Flag - The Babylon Bee “This is …

: Trump Administration Weighs Troop Cut in South Korea - WSJ This, and the cut in Germany, is silly. …

: My two year old just appeared in the living room holding the supplies to make lunch. I guess …

: It took a 3rd party logistics company 16 days to ship a small parcel 885 miles. And that’s why …

: Wife Works Late Gone all day and night. Saw her in morning, not again. Quiet evening.

: I enjoy a good avocado.

: Using Our Prophetic Powers For Good: The Babylon Bee Will Now Only Write Articles About Positive …

: ‘This Ain’t It, Chief’ Updated To ‘This Ain’t It, Noble Indigenous Tribal …

: Not sure why emoji have to be part of a massive social engineering & conditioning project. You …

: For the first time in 3 years, my power is out. Heck of a run.

: Pixelmator finally types text on a path. Why, oh why, did it take this long?

: Widespread Twitter Hack Reaches Bill Gates, Kanye West, Elon Musk, Joe Biden and Barack Obama - WSJ …

: Russian Hackers Blamed for Attacks on Coronavirus Vaccine-Related Targets - WSJ U. S. and U.K. …

: Meeting Off Rails Went in with one plan. Now, I’m thinking differently. Eh, this could work, too.

: Business Owner Charged With Hate Crime For Painting Over BLM Graffiti On His Storefront - The …

: Hack Suspected As Biden Posts Complete, Coherent Thought On Twitter - The Babylon Bee As soon as …

: Stair Certified Soon, two-and-a-half. Stairs: no problem. New era. Gates came down. Relief!

: My son put this hair on his LEGO Spider-Man as a disguise. His tradecraft is on point! 🕸

: Trump Demotes Doctor Fauci To Dentist - The Babylon Bee “This isn’t a reflection on Dr. Fauci’s …

: Pope Michael Not Sure What To Do With $1.6 Billion Dollar Check From Government - Eye of the Tiber …

: It’s Coffee-o’clock. ☕️

: Why Mike Pompeo’s South China Sea statement is so significant - Washington Examiner China has …

: U.K. Makes U-Turn on Huawei After U.S. Pressure - WSJ comes amid a broader deterioration of …

: One year ago yesterday, I finished the first draft of Humble Service. Immediately after finishing, I …

: Genius Trump Wears Mask Causing Media To Question Effectiveness Of Masks - The Babylon Bee …

: Famed Archaeology Professor Fired After Photos Surface Of Him Wearing Nazi Uniform - The Babylon Bee …

: Team Big kids work upstairs. Littlest with me. Not great: Just read my journals.

: Here’s What’s Problematic With Each Of The NFL’s 32 Team Names - The Babylon Bee …

: Democracy Dies in Darkness, but Don’t Blame Trump - WSJ It’s not Mr. Trump who’s silenced them. Can …

: Currently reading: The Legacy Journey: A Radical View of Biblical Wealth and Generosity by Dave …

: China to Impose Retaliatory Sanctions on GOP Senators Over Xinjiang Penalties - WSJ The targeted …

: Washington’s NFL Team Officially Drops the Redskins Name - WSJ The NFL’s pivot launched a newly …

: Our Responsibility - Catholic Husband Get the job done, together, and don’t begrudge your spouse …

: Puzzle Two nights of building, We got the border done. Plus, We are still married!

: Finished reading: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason 📚

: Slept In Didn’t seem like long. Woke up five hours late. Huh. Thanks for watching kids!

: ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Is Having a Moment as Pandemic Changes Shopping Habits - WSJ Nick Molnar used a …

: Too Far Behind Inbox piling up. Where to even begin? Hard. Push off, tomorrow.

: Facebook To Require Masks In All Profile Pictures - The Babylon Bee If you don’t have a mask, …

: Father’s Only Spare Moment To Play Video Games Spent Downloading Updates - The Babylon Bee …

: Unable To Take Down Nuns With The Courts, Obama Turns To Vigilante Justice - The Babylon Bee “If …

: Shoe Thief Took off shoes, relax. Daughter put them on, happy. Now I can’t find them.

: Not sure why Philips Hue light bulbs take an hour per bulb to download an update. 💡

: Former Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith Joins CNBC to Host Evening Newscast - WSJ CNBC Chairman Mark …

: Australia Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Over China’s National-Security Law - WSJ …

: Thermostat Offline Power blinked, offline. Noticed when it got real hot. Left house, back when done.

: Supreme Court rules for Little Sisters of the Poor in long-running dispute over birth control …

: Rocky Balboa Statue Goes 15 Rounds Against Rioters - The Babylon Bee The weak, sissy rioters …

: Governors Reinstate Lockdowns To Combat Recovering Economy - The Babylon Bee The governors noticed …

: Supreme Court OKs Religious and Moral Exemptions for Birth-Control Coverage - WSJ The judgment came …

: My daughter can’t say every word clearly, but she’s mastered “chocolate.” 🍫

: Four Inches Not in the forecast. Two days, heavy rain. Good vibe. Four inches total.

: Chicago Mayor Says Fourth Of July Weekend Was ‘Mostly Peaceful’ - The Babylon Bee …

: ‘I Definitely Wouldn’t Have Supported The Holocaust If I Lived In Nazi Germany,’ …

: Ad Campaign Says Don’t Let Covid-19 Fear Delay Doctor Visits - WSJ asks patients to “stop medical …

: U.S. Customs Officials Target Suspected Forced Labor From China’s Xinjiang Region - WSJ The Chinese …

: Get Excited, Gamers! Activision Shot Down A French Plane Over Icelandic Waters To Start A New War To …

: Rainy Monday Wasn’t in my plan. Glad we got time this weekend. Kids inside for day.

: I’m always amazed at the difference that software updates can make.

: Not sure why entire days of heavy, soaking rain is so hard to forecast. ⛈

: States Take Aim at People With No Retirement Plan - WSJ Colorado will offer an auto-IRA. Under this …

: Defend America’s History—and Retake Its Institutions - WSJ That was quick. At the end of the 20th …

: P.F. Chang’s, Girl Scouts, Boies Law Firm Among Recipients of PPP Loans - WSJ Among the recipients …

: Facebook, WhatsApp Suspending Review of Hong Kong Requests for User Data - WSJ The move puts the …

: We’re four months into this economic disruption, which means it’s no longer a valid …

: Daily Preventative Medicine - Catholic Husband Perfection is not possible; virtue is. The path to …

: Afternoon Outside Play Parents pray on porch, Kids play in the lawn and sun. A great weekend done.

: Satisfying.

: Currently reading: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason 📚

: One week in and I’m really enjoying my new planner.

: Book Review: Invest Like A Pro 📚 I’ve used YNAB (You Need A Budget) for years and really like the software, the company, and the …

: State Governor Mandates Everyone Wear Snorkels In Case They Fall In A Pool - The Babylon Bee …

: With Fireworks Canceled, Americans Celebrate By Firing Their Many, Many Guns In The Air - The …

: Flying with Kids All caught up on stuff. Played Flight Sim with the kids. Win! They did a good job.

: To all of those who went overseas to give aid, never to return, so that I can enjoy this beautiful …

: A North Korean Defector’s Tale Shows Rotting Military - WSJ Once he safely reached the South Korean …

: Episode 160: Fourth It’s the 4th of July! I talk to the kids a few minutes before lunch about what they’re up to.

: Finished reading: Invest Like A Pro by Jesse Mecham 📚

: Buzz, buzz. 🐝

: Book Review: Full Black 📚 My sprint run of Brad Thor books is over. I initially wanted a series that I could sink my teeth …

: Americans Excited To Celebrate Their Liberty While Confined To Their Homes By The Government - The …

: Scholars Now Believe David Wrote Most Of The Psalms During His Emo Phase - The Babylon Bee a dark …

: New App Reminds You To Look Up From Your Phone To Check If Your Kids Are Still Alive - The Babylon …

: Sprinkler A hot summer day, Shade falls, sprinkler time! Kids play, Dad flies drone. All good!

: Leaving Apple Watch Two weeks ago, I took off my Apple Watch. Four years of constant wear generated massive volumes of …

: Hong Kong Security Law Stuns International Business: ‘It Turns Out It Is Really Bad’ - WSJ …

: EU Advertisers Criticize New App Tracking Privacy Controls in iOS 14 - MacRumors the group of …

: Hit the Books Time to be adult. Pull out books, check references, Going up from here.

: The Coronavirus Credibility Gap - WSJ If political leaders and health experts want to restore their …

: Currently reading: Invest Like A Pro by Jesse Mecham 📚

: Time to Nap Summer afternoon, Drowsy, must close my eyes now. Glad it’s her half day.

: Finished reading: Full Black by Brad Thor 📚

: FedEx Delivers Through the Crisis - WSJ as they spent the spring searching far and wide online for …

: Hong Kong Police Make First Security-Law Arrest as Thousands Protest - WSJ Police made their first …

: James Harden Still Getting Fouled Despite 6-Foot Social Distancing Rule - The Babylon Bee They …

: Into Everything Daughter is now two. Closets, cabinets, shelves: in it! This, too, shall soon pass.

: Apple’s Virtual Event Gives Hope for Online-Only Conferences in Covid-19 Era - WSJ some …

: We need an OS level ban on vertical videos. Bug, not a feature!

: Apple Canceling Some Apple Arcade Game Contracts to Focus on Hit Games That Will Draw Subscribers - …

: Treat yo self! ☕️

: PPP Loan Window Is Closing, With $134 Billion Still on Offer - WSJ later the application window for …

: One Man’s Supreme Court - WSJ In other words, the case he relies on as a precedent that he says …

: Children’s current mood: 🦀🦀🦀

: Field Notes Planner First day, new planner. Lightweight, easy to keep track. Let’s see if it sticks.

: Apple Launches ‘Path to Apple Card’ Program to Help Declined Applicants Get Approved - …

: ‘We Can’t Just Overturn Precedent,’ Says Supreme Court Justice Of Nation Where Slavery Was …

: Supreme Court Rules States Cannot Place Undue Burden On Abortion Providers' Right To Make Tons Of …

: The great irony of the Roberts Court is that the harder it tries to preserve its credibility, the …

: Doctors Recommend Locking Down And Reopening Repeatedly Until Everyone Has Nervous Breakdown - The …

: It is always a mistake for insurance companies to pick a fight with me. I read my policy documents …

: Families Go Deep in Debt to Stay in the Middle Class - WSJ In one sense, the growing consumer debt …

: Opening the Domestic Church - Catholic Husband The doors to our parishes may be closed and locked, …

: Work and Rest Morning: got caught up. Afternoon: rest, quiet, play. Ideal Sunday.

: Episode 159: Master Builder During Sunday afternoon quiet time, I visit Benedict in his lab to discuss his latest LEGO …

: Masks Could Help Stop Coronavirus. So Why Are They Still Controversial? - WSJ When Covid-19 spread …

: Travel Bans Take Shine Off Banks’ Premium Rewards Cards - WSJ Ultra-premium rewards credit cards …

: Now available, ChetCast: Season 1 (2018).

: The week that I stopped wearing my Apple Watch, my screen time decreased by 20%. Not a coincidence. …

: Kanye West to Design Yeezy Clothing Line for Gap - WSJ As recently as 2018, he had hoped to become …

: Office Decor Her office was moved. So, we spent the day in it. Nice and cozy now!

: Curating an Archive I’ve been posting regularly on this blog for nearly three years. In that time, I’ve tweaked the …

: Lots of misrouted packages crisscrossing the country. 📦

: My least favorite form of being sick is having a sore throat.

: Four Weeks Four weeks left to go, Time spent cleaning and purging, Feeling more ready!

: It might be time to block YouTube on my iPhone & iPad.

: Got my baby carrier kit all put together. Cleaned out my kitchen office cabinet. Looking forward to …

: Dixie Chicks Change Name To ‘Three Persons Of Non-Specific Gender And Regional …

: Just placed an order with IKEA. I hope they actually fulfill it! 🪑

: Four weeks until baby. Supplies will finish arriving today. Time to get organized! 🧸

: Gas Station Tacos Not my normal jam; Street Tacos from gas station. So good and real cheap!

: The Abolition of Man and Woman - WSJ There is no totalitarianism so total as that which claims …

: Rain and Olafur Arnolds. 🌧

: There are an equal number of hits and misses in the new app icons in macOS 11. Hopefully those …

: Air France Will Bid Farewell to Its A380s on Friday The aircraft will take to the skies for the …

: Mastercard Changes Name To Equalitycard - The Babylon Bee Honestly, in 2020, there is no place in …

: Apple Revives and Refreshes Game Center in iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur - MacRumors Apple is …

: Afternoon Errands A few last to-dos, Soon I won’t be able to. Got them done in time.

: It’s always good when you take your car into the shop and they can easily replicate your …

: Trump Says Those Empty Seats At His Rally Were Actually Reserved For Jesus - The Babylon Bee …

: First Look: See iOS 14 in Action With Home Screen Widgets, App Library, Subtle Call Alerts and More …

: First Meeting First time together, Hard to have a social club. See you whenever?

: Trump Announces Attendance At Next Rally Will Be Mandatory - The Babylon Bee “My rallies …

: Trump Defies Liberals By Chugging Entire Bottle Of Aunt Jemima Syrup - The Babylon Bee “Nobody …

: macOS Big Sur Adds Battery Usage History and Brings Back Remaining Battery Estimates - MacRumors …

: Package Onslaught So much to keep track, Logistical slowdown clear. Hope they all make it!

: Worst keynote ever.

: Navy SEALs To Be Replaced With Social Workers - The Babylon Bee No social workers have returned …

: ‘I Think We’ve Found All The Institutions Founded By Racists And We Can Just Stop …

: Beyond Routine - Catholic Husband Routine is more than just a cycle. Routine is your goals, broken …

: Father’s Day Knife Today is my day. What present is right? A knife! Thanks to my kiddos.

: Waiting to set up my new alarm clock because it’s downloading a firmware update. This is 2020. …

: I don’t take advice from people less successful than me, huh. Kanye West

: The International 🍿

: I love my son’s imagination.

: The Credit-Card Fees Merchants Hate, Banks Love and Consumers Pay - WSJ Customers typically pay the …

: We all get to enjoy Father’s Day! 🍩

: Closet Redux Three years of clutter, Time to reorganize it. Looks good, will hang out!

: I’m cleaning out my closet today. I came across this shirt that my grandmother and I made for my …

: Companies Turn to Zero-Based Budgeting to Cut Costs During the Pandemic - WSJ One tactic they are …

: Two Canadians Detained in China Indicted on Espionage Charges - WSJ Canadian Prime Minister Justin …

: Welcome back, Summer! 🌞

: What happens in your house is a whole lot more important than what happens in the White House. Dave …

: Going Analog Four years Apple Watch, Going manual for now. Keep checking my wrist.

: I hate when retailers break up a single transaction into charges based on shipments. I get why they …

: Planned Parenthood Clarifies Black Lives Only Matter Once They’ve Been Born - The Babylon Bee …

: Stocking Up Baby coming soon, Time to order supplies. Oops, Bank froze debit card.

: Washington Post Calls On Patriots To Change Offensive Name - The Babylon Bee This name is very …

: Activists Fight Racism By Driving All People Of Color Out Of Pop Culture - The Babylon Bee …

: Errand Afternoon Had to make returns, Went in late afternoon. Got Dinner while out, too.

: New Facebook and Instagram Options Let US Users Turn Off Political Ads - MacRumors The new ability …

: Drug Not Covered “New drug not covered!” Sent in appeal. “Okay, sure.” What a strange business.

: I will never understand the business model of heath insurers, pharmacy benefit administrators, and …

: You Are I Am by Joe Zambon, this morning’s sound.

: New Windshield $500, Cost of a single rock strike. No deductible!

: I might be in for a shower with my walk.

: Political Groups Track Protesters’ Cellphone Data - WSJ Some argue that collecting protesters’ …

: I heard a report that the credit bureaus are going to offer free weekly credit reports to consumers …

: I love the productivity flow of cleaning day. 🧽

: Safety and Stability - Catholic Husband We live comfortably, but that’s rarely the experience of …

: Walking at Sunset Sun is nearly set, Shadows across most of path. Good time to go walk.

: I rejoiced when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Psalm 122:1

: Advanced Droning First time not at home, Glad to have no trees. But still, Much to learn, practice.

: Drone fun at the blueberry farm.

: Episode 158: Blueberry Farm We went on an adventure to a local farm to do some blueberry picking this morning.

: Saturday blueberry picking.

: Trump Establishes Manlier CHAD Camp Next To CHAZ Camp - The Babylon Bee An army of square-jawed …

: Trump Enacts Tariffs, Travel Ban On CHAZ - The Babylon Bee To enforce the travel ban, the president …

: Awoken Not normal event, Woke up early with migraine. Bad start to the day.

: My favorite kind of sky.

: The full catalog of ChetCast Season 2 (2019) is now available in the new organizational format. …

: Now we’re talking! 🍋

: China Relies on Persistence in Social-Media Propaganda Push - WSJ China’s government has ramped up …

: I’m tired of guessing my kids' shoe sizes, and frustrated that there isn’t a local shoe …

: Stop Riding the Rates Roller Coaster with Banks - WSJ prolonged low-rate environments are …

: Twitter Takes Down Chinese Government-Linked Accounts It Says Pushed Propaganda - WSJ it removed …

: Watching Movies When kids watch movie, I now join them on the couch. A much better plan.

: No More Reading Goals The Apple Watch is supposed to be the ultimate fitness tracker, but in many ways, I find it lacking. …

: I ordered a product direct from the manufacturer. It was the same price as Amazon, arrived one day …

: Vanguard’s New Robo Service Offers Low-Cost Financial and Retirement Advice - WSJ Vanguard plans to …

: I hope that the planned Apple Watch sleep tracking feature isn’t limited to just the Series 6 …

: I enjoy the colors at sunrise.

: Late Cleaning Day Normally Monday, But it can slide a few days. Good to be all done.

: I love dark mode.

: A nice view on my walk.

: New Lego Sets Replace All Police With Rioters - The Babylon Bee The world is hurting right now, and …

: Dems Reach Out To Blacks With Solemn Performance Of The Cha-Cha Slide - The Babylon Bee The world …

: Episode 157: Friends On The Cast The children are joined by a few of their friends, at least one of which is in a real bind!

: Equifax Breach Affected 147 Million, but Most Sit Out Settlement - The New York Times Those seeking …

: Full Retreat Lack of fun places, Not much to do. Find something, Anything else. Please!

: The 787 really is a beautiful aircraft.

: In Braveheart Re-Release William Wallace Just Tells The Scottish To Stay Home, Stay Safe - The …

: The Internet is a very sad place.

: Streak Broken Can’t keep eyes open, Walking streak ended. Restart Tomorrow, good plan!

: First Communion - Catholic Husband Frequent reception of Communion can have a dulling effect on the …

: Garage Door Broken Kids up and all dressed, Shoes on, out the door on time. Door broke: false alarm.

: Garage Door Broken Kids up and all dressed, Shoes on, out the door on time. Door broke: false alarm.

: Doomscrolling: Why We Just Can’t Look Away - WSJ Negative news isn’t just getting a human boost; …

: All Little Things Today was busy, No major project; small things. Oh, and drone flying!

: Taiwan Voters Throw China-Friendly Mayor Out of Office - WSJ Saturday’s result made Mr. Han the …

: Politicians Shutter Churches and Synagogues, Then Tolerate Riots - WSJ Los Angeles Mayor Eric …

: The courage of Allied forces to storm the beaches at Normandy in the face of unbelievable danger is …

: The New Evangelization Stumbles Getting to Mass on a weekday is hard for me. The difficulty is no handling my three kids by myself …

: Someone put a giant trash bag in my trash can yesterday after the pickup was made. No way it was an …

: No pop-ups, perfect rendering, consistent font sizing, no internet connection required, enough room …

: I love the look of freshly cut grass.

: Weekend breakfast is a special time. 🍓🍩

: Oh What A Night Burst of energy! Walk, mow, wash cars. Done at dark. Man, what an evening!

: On the Apple Watch, Apple paired the brilliant idea of nightstand mode with the absolute worst alarm …

: The rising tide of corporate bankruptcies is really casting into doubt the wisdom of using debt to …

: Grocery stores really need to figure out how to integrate ice cream into online orders.

: Mulan 🍿

: Nation’s White Women Immediately Join Riots After Learning They Can Get Free Stuff At Target - …

: Should You Tap Retirement Funds in a Crisis? Increasingly, People Say Yes. - WSJ Saving steadily …

: Behind on Retirement Savings? It’s Not Too Late to Catch Up - WSJ These latecomers in theory can …

: Still can’t get my brand of toilet paper. Ordered an alternative for pickup today. This could be one …

: Elements by Ludovico Einaudi is pure beauty.

: Morning Alone Wife stayed home with kids, I went out. Quite different! Repeat occasion?

: I had an early morning doctors appointment without the kids. Felt really good to get dressed up and …

: Just A Bit Further More experience, Comfortable flying far. A new fun hobby.

: Kiwi for snack. Kids love it! 🥝

: How Payday Lenders Target Consumers Hurt by Coronavirus - WSJ The CFPB has said it intends to drop …

: Nation’s Racists Repent After Reading Statement On Equality From Hidden Valley Ranch - The …

: Episode 156: Exhausted from Play We just came in from playing outside and the children have very little to say.

: Families Will No Longer Accompany U.S. Troops on Mideast Tours - WSJ U.S. officials determined …

: The Science of Prayer - WSJ the research that has been done on prayer shows it may have similar …

: Three months at home made me think about the layout of our physical spaces. Fresh flowers are an …

: Never A Rest One task to the next, The mantra of cleaning day. Rest in the evening.

: Just switched my energy provider to a 100% renewable option. Was actually cheaper than my previous …

: Episcopalians Confused By Strange Book Trump Brought To Church - The Babylon Bee Trump visited St. …

: The Walmart app ran for 14h52m in the background in the last 24 hours. I’ve disabled Background App …

: Toddler Walks Back Previous Anti-Bath Comments Now That It’s Time To Get Out Of The Bath - The …

: Back to Normal Full morning errands, All over town. Like old times. It felt like normal.

: Clever Churchgoers Avoid Arrest By Disguising Themselves As Rioters - The Babylon Bee We found that …

: My new hobby.

: The Protest That Ended Social Distancing - WSJ Still, the carefree encouragement of this …

: Word on Fire announced that since public Masses have resumed in California, they’ll no longer be …

: Episode 155: Weekend Recap What a weekend! Lots of fun updates to share.

: This pandemic has worked wonders for retail curbside pickup. Lowe’s and Best Buy have put a great …

: Perfect start to my Monday!

: Contemplating Life - Catholic Husband I hope that I will not soon forget the gravity, mystery, and …

: 400 Feet The maximum height, My drone was high, far away. Shook my nerves a bit.

: I wish that the electrician had run power into my closet.

: Postal Package Deliveries ‘Bogged Down’ With Delays, Backlogs - WSJ tracking services have added to …

: Small Unmanned Aerial System Bought a drone today. Kids more excited than me. Picnic, then a flight.

: Went to Confession outside for the first time. Incredible view as I waited in line.

: A Tiny Lender Sorts Through the Wreckage of Americans’ Finances - WSJ A debt burden that seemed …

: Lunch at Work A special lunch trip, Eating at Mommy’s office. It’s been a while!

: Beautiful Friday night.

: Joining the micro.blog pizza mafia tonight. 🍕

: It’s been 10 weeks and I still can’t find baking yeast.

: Trying my hand at adult coloring on the iPad. The No. 2 Apple Pencil is amazing.

: Need to Walk In a walking rut. Need to wake up on time, go! Meh, try tomorrow?

: The bank wants to borrow your money at .05% interest so that they can loan it back to you in the …

: Tweet Responsibly: A Guide to Twitter in 2020 - WSJ The first rule of Twitter? Don’t use Twitter. …

: Words to live by. ☕️

: I’m getting dangerously close to needing a 4-slice toaster.

: It is a constant source of frustration that iCloud cross-device file sync in 2020 has not yet caught …

: China Votes to Override Hong Kong’s Autonomy on National Security - WSJ 2,878 lawmakers voted for …

: Nation That Revolted Over Three-Pence Tax On Tea Now ‘Pretty Cool’ With Government …

: Trump Rows Across Great Lakes In Surprise Attack To Liberate Michigan - The Babylon Bee “Give …

: Venturing Out Went to the bookstore, Everyone in masks. Not great. Hard to talk, breathe, see.

: SiriusXM: Good luck cancelling!

: Knights of Columbus founder Fr. Michael McGivney to be beatified - Catholic News Agency the miracle …

: Ugh, weather scrub for SpaceX. Hopefully the weather will cooperate on Saturday! 🚀

: U.S. Officially Declares That Hong Kong Is No Longer Autonomous - WSJ It is now clear that China is …

: Good luck to the NASA/SpaceX teams today! 🚀

: Currently reading: The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment At A Time by Gregory Bottaro, Psy.D. …

: Episode 154: Hello, Podcast All three kids were very excited to talk about summer and our trip to the zoo yesterday!

: The gardeners at the zoo have been hard at work. The grounds were gorgeous!

: Corona Zoo Trip Finally open, Restricted crowds, paths. Not fun. Good to be back, tho.

: First trip to the zoo in a while.

: Hertz Was Already in Terrible Shape. The Pandemic Finished It Off. - WSJ I last rented from Hertz in …

: Family Cleaning Day Different cleaning day, Mommy was home to help! Wow! Let’s do it again!

: The unified Walmart app is horrible. 4 hours of background activity in the past 24 hours. Background …

: China’s Plan to Make Permanent Health Tracking on Smartphones Stirs Concern - WSJ was considering a …

: I prefer angel hair. 🍝

: House is clean. Now I don’t want to make dinner. 🍽

: Governor Whitmer Orders Citizens To Barbecue Indoors - The Babylon Bee Anyone who disobeys the …

: Some Gave All - Catholic Husband These fallen heroes deserve our admiration, and their families …

: Watermelon Treat Summer is here. Watermelon on the back porch. Three happy campers!

: First gust. ⛈

: Long Weekend Mommy A rare occasion. Mommy home for three whole days. Excitement abounds!

: Beware of Moralistic Narratives of the Lockdown Debate - WSJ It’s not a simple moral story of …

: Big Kids in Back Went to run errands. Van fun of big kids. What? How? They grow up so fast!

: No Nap Possible A bad night of sleep. Can’t nap, will ruin tonight. Rock and a hard place!

: China to Draft New National-Security Law for Hong Kong - WSJ a draft resolution to allow the …

: A bad night’s sleep is tough to come back from. 🌔

: Ice Cream Run Braved trip to the store. We needed ice cream to eat. Totally worth it.

: U.S. Arrests Former Green Beret, Son, in Connection with Carlos Ghosn Escape From Japan - WSJ …

: I think it’s time for iOS to give users control over app versions the way that macOS does. The …

: States Urge People To Hit The Gym, Tanning Salon Before They Go To The Beach - The Babylon Bee The …

: First light.

: Post Curation Three years of blogging, Some posts needed curation. Project almost done.

: Just published a revamped webpage for the microcast that I record with my kids, ChetCast. Past …

: Spotify Strikes Podcast Deal With Joe Rogan Worth More Than $100 Million - WSJ His video podcasts, …

: Pretty remarkable how few websites have dark mode support.

: I’m starting to get the feeling that Barnes & Noble doesn’t deserve my business.

: Engineer Frustrated At Inability To Tell Responsible Citizens From Train Robbers - The Babylon Bee …

: So far today, I’ve woken up at 5:00am, drank black coffee, had an unsweetened green smoothie, …

: This k cup holder looks great when it’s fully stocked, but the empty slots really bother me as the …

: It seems that we’ve moved into a new era of subscription model pricing. This era is marked by …

: Cleaning Flex House cleaned up and down, Laundry washed, folded, put away. All done before bed!

: Laundry folded and put away before the kids are in bed. 🧺

: U.S. Government Opens Hundreds Of Convenient Cash 4 Freedom Locations - The Babylon Bee With …

: Government Announces Lockdown Of All Fast-Food Restaurants To Prevent Heart Disease - The Babylon …

: The 2021 Sienna is a crime against beauty.

: The perfect time for new art.

: The Lessons Learned - Catholic Husband These past two months will forever shape who we are and how …

: Sixteen Hundred Four years of journal, Entry and photo each day. Treasured collection.

: I just ate a Chipotle salad with the “hot red” salsa. This may be my last post. 🔥

: Building LEGOs with my son. I like my character.

: I’ve gotten emails from all of the companies that I do business with about how they’re …

: Woohoo! I’m out of SSL-jail! 🚔

: SSL Blues So many settings, Trying to work with Cloudflare. Mixed success today.

: In my time at home, I’ve discovered how much I like owls. 🦉

: Day One is reporting that tomorrow will be my 1,600th consecutive day of journaling. That is pretty …

: Episode 153: Done with School On a rainy Saturday morning, I check in with Benedict and see how the school year went.

: Starting to migrate my websites over to Dreamhost. Hope I don’t break anything!

: Muffin morning.

: Trump Appoints Angry Honey Badger As New Press Secretary - The Babylon Bee While members of the …

: Walking Again Many days off trail, Hard to get back in habit. Today is day one.

: Website notices my ad blocker: You are seeing this message because ad or script blocking software …

: Was about to sign up for a trial of Harry’s razors, only to find out they wanted me to kick in …

: Castle Fort Doors Doors made of pillows, Not great in castle design. Toddler demolished.

: Uber Eats Introduces Food Bazooka For Contactless Deliveries - The Babylon Bee DoorDash will soon …

: CNN Replaces President Trump’s Press Briefings With President Xi’s - The Babylon Bee …

: Done with School A very big day, The school year is now finished! There was rejoicing.

: Socialism Victory! Workers No Longer Being Exploited Thanks To High Unemployment - The Babylon Bee …

: Amazon Introduces New Camouflaged Boxes So Your Spouse Won’t Find Out You Ordered More Stuff …

: Retreat House Visit A break in routine, Went out to enjoy Spring day. All flowers in bloom!

: April showers bring May flowers. 🌧

: Made it through yesterday with zero minutes of screen time with the kids. Let’s see if we can pull …

: Texans Put ‘Welcome To Texas’ Signs Around Oklahoma So Californians Will Move There …

: Panera to Go A sense of normal, Panera feast for dinner. A breath of fresh air.

: Book Review: Foreign Influence 📚 I’m finding it generally helpful to read these books back-to-back. There are many recurring …

: Resisting Structure - Catholic Husband It feels like my routine is going to restrict or suffocate …

: Mother’s Day Beautiful Spring day, Time to say thanks to our moms. I’m always grateful!

: Thanks, Mom. 💐

: Outdoor Camp Out Starting to feel trapped, Need to do something different. Pitched the tent out …

: Ready for a backyard camp out under the stars. 🏕

: Dark Morning Sky Morning storms rolled through, Very dark start to the day. A calming passing.

: Accidentally made my coffee with unsalted butter and now my day is ruined. ☕️

: Demand for Small Business Loans Cools - WSJ the likely biggest reason for the slowdown is that many …

: The Pandemic Has Made Sudden Heroes of the Tech Companies—For Now - WSJ These mandatory shut-ins …

: A podcast that I subscribe to just announced that they’re available exclusively on Spotify. I won’t …

: Wall Street Journal Subscription expires, Oh no! Now what will I do? Wait until Monday.

: Currently reading: Full Black by Brad Thor 📚

: A remarkable day for justice.

: Open Enrollment Many do not like, One of my favorite things! Which plans should I choose?

: Finished reading: Foreign Influence by Brad Thor 📚

: The City started recycling collection again this week. I hated having to send to the dump so many …

: Post Office Woes Two weeks since disposed. Still trying to get claim paid. Three hours now sunk.

: Not sure why “Auto Brightness” is an accessibility setting in iOS and not a display & brightness …

: Man Not Sure He Can Take Another 6 Weeks Of Barely Following CDC Guidelines Bradley, who explained …

: Chinese Government Lays Off Entire Propaganda Team As American Media Doing Their Job For Them - The …

: Local Catholic Binge Watches Last Five Masses To Get All Caught Up - EOTT LLC The point is that I …

: Order Restored The domestic life, Clean the house, make a mess, clean. Rhythm to order.

: Christ, the Good Shepherd, leads us into the sheepfold, not to imprison us within walls of law but …

: Spent a lot of time on Friday putting together dinner. It was totally worth it.

: Episode 152: Wait, Wait Felicity is pretty chatty, and Benedict doesn’t feel like talking about the end of his school year.

: Defiant Trump Skateboards In California - The Babylon Bee Trump is reportedly now on his way to …

: Dive Into Something - Catholic Husband Idleness dresses itself up in the trappings of rest, but it …

: Bike Ride A skill is mastered, Son rides his bike around block. Fun activity.

: This pandemic has pretty much ruined The Wall Street Journal. Every issue used to be a buffet of new …

: Things I’ve used my Victorinox Super Tinker for this week: Cutting a rose bloom Cleaning my …

: Shoutout to everyone using a disk drive in 2020. 💿

: Out of the House Clear blue skies, warm weather. Driving with the windows down. A glimpse into past.

: Flowers Continuing To Bloom Beautifully In Complete Defiance Of Government Lockdown - The Babylon …

: We took a quick family trip to a scenic overlook. Beautiful day to be outside. 🌤

: Well that’s the last time I trust TMZ to break geopolitical headlines.

: Obviously Confused Amash Runs For President Even Though We Already Have Two Choices - The Babylon …

: Afternoon Outside Lawn, cars, and a walk. Warm, but felt much warmer. Great! Now a free weekend.

: Moonrise. Wish the camera could’ve captured it better. It was huge!

: It’s nice to know at minute 10 of a phone call hold that my call is very important.

: Salted butter > unsalted butter. 🧈

: We Did It Official right now. Ten year goal is now achieved. We did it. Go team!

: How to Opt Out of COVID-19 Exposure Notifications in iOS 13.5 - MacRumors Apple’s Exposure …

: Picked A Rose Was outside cleaning. Noticed a rose bush in bloom. One is now inside!

: Pouting Girl See what Mommy has, Want. Does not get, so she pouts. Ah, now she gets one!

: Perfect start to my day. ⛈ 🎞

: Boy Writes Letter School almost over. Boy now writes letters on own. I hope that it sticks!

: The Tourist 🍿

: Do What Works - Catholic Husband So when I now find myself needing to get back to that point of …

: Much Left Undone I’m out of service. Not great. Really quite boring. Hope this passes soon.

: Landing is assured. 🍾🎉

: Final approach. Shot four years ago. 🎞

: I love the cover art on this month’s edition of Magnificat. The Road to Emmaus by Pierre-Marie …

: Currently reading: Foreign Influence by Brad Thor 📚

: Picnic Lunch Special weekend treat: Picnic lunch in the backyard. Good weather and food.

: Hitch 🍿

: North Korea Reports Kim Jong Un Is ‘Most Alive Person In Universe’ - The Babylon Bee …

: The People Getting Their Steps as They Shelter in Place - WSJ Purposeful walks nationwide increased …

: Book Review: The Apostle 📚 This installment in the Scot Harvath series takes readers to Afghanistan on an off-the-books special …

: Episode 151: Wild Strawberries A picnic lunch, followed by a nature hunt yielded an interesting find.

: Finished reading: The Apostle by Brad Thor 📚

: Sunroof open weather. ☀️

: The Lockdowns Were the Black Swan - WSJ Restarting the economy will lead to more coronavirus …

: Millions of Credit-Card Customers Can’t Pay Their Bills. Lenders Are Bracing for Impact. - WSJ …

: Gang Of Masked Bandits Steals Another $500 Billion From Your Grandchildren - The Babylon Bee this …

: Pope Says Priests Should Deny Communion To People Who Drive SUVs - The Babylon Bee “I am a …

: Rose bushes in full bloom.

: Package Disposed Shipment disposed of. No return, no forward. Gone! What could have happened?

: Coronavirus Overtakes Ninjas As Top Invisible Enemy - The Babylon Bee What makes coronavirus even …

: Toy Story 4 🍿

: Simple Pleasures It’s been six weeks since the beginning of our national shutdown. In that time, I’ve left our …

: I returned a Benchmade knife that I bought via USPS Priority Mail. I checked on the tracking info …

: Kids Discover Futon They thought just a couch, But wait! Folds flat! It’s a fort! There was …

: April Officially Named ‘Bring Your Children To Work Month’ - The Babylon Bee The new …

: Study Finds Chick-Fil-A Sauce Kills 100% Of Germs - The Babylon Bee they have no idea why it kills …

: Amazon Scooped Up Data From Its Own Sellers to Launch Competing Products - WSJ interviews with more …

: Not even a pandemic will stop these kids from playing. 🎞

: Episode 150: Morning Walk We went outside for a walk around our neighborhood. Everyone has lots to share.

: Gorgeous morning for a walk around the neighborhood.

: Just learned that my coffee doesn’t break my intermittent fast. This means two things: I don’t have …

: Earth Day We have this treasure, A whole world to be explored. Get outside and play! 🌎

: Trump Threatens More Plagues Unless State Governors Let His People Go - The Babylon Bee “Let …

: Dear God 🍿

: Neighborhood Walk Beautiful Spring day. Kids go for walk around block. Added to routine!

: Squad Up Everybody helps. House clean from top to bottom. Even helped laundry!

: Facebook Puts Limits on Protest Organizers - WSJ Facebook Inc.is banning posts and groups promoting …

: Why I Microcast 🎙 I first heard about Micro.blog back in early 2017. Many of the people that I followed on Twitter …

: Episode 149: ChetCast At Two We’re celebrating the second anniversary of the ChetCast microcast! Benedict and Felicity are asked …

: ChetCast, the microcast I record with my kids, just turned 2. Happy Birthday! 🎂🎙

: The Church doors may be locked, but a Church has been opened in every home. 🇻🇦

: Perfect Weekend Turned off alarm clock. Nice weather and family time. As good as it gets!

: I love rainy mornings. ⛈

: Kind of a weird time to be rude to your customers. 🍩

: Family Walk Cool late Spring morning, We all went for a nice walk. Will do that again.

: Why Walking Matters—Now More Than Ever - WSJ Walking is the movement that we all profit from and …

: No More Baths Kids getting bigger, Nice to not have to do baths. All of this free time!

: Back to Center Some more cleaning done. The trick is to keep it clean. Let’s see what happens!

: Episode 148: LEGOcast Benedict invites you into his LEGO Lab to discuss LEGOs and the lunar eclipse.

: Beautiful view into the backyard with the sound of birds chirping while working on school. 🍎

: When the Stimulus Check in Your Bank Account Isn’t What You Expected - WSJ Some are finding less …

: Uh-Oh: Wuhan Lab Changes Sign To ‘0 Days Since Accidentally Releasing A Virus’ - The …

: Stimulus Delayed As Trump Insists On Personally Delivering Giant Check To Every American - The …

: Winding Down Projects One month stuck at home. Done with most of my projects. Ok, so, um, now what?

: Book Review: The Last Patriot 📚 With all of the upheaval going on in the world, I thought now was a great time to get lost in Brad …

: China Impressed By Michigan Governor’s Totalitarian Policies - The Babylon Bee We’re …

: Re-watching Movies Over one hundred, A decent library. But, Which one to watch now?

: Mission Impossible: Fallout 🍿

: Currently reading: The Apostle by Brad Thor 📚

: Targeting Tony Fauci - WSJ Dr. Fauci said later that week that he wished efforts to pit him against …

: Vicious Tyrant Trump Wants To Let People Leave Their Homes - The Babylon Bee By all accounts, …

: ‘Liberal Arts Degrees’ Renamed ‘Non-Essential Worker Degrees’ - The Babylon …

: Cool for a Change Woke up, looked at temp. Nope, too cold for me. Good night! Walked this evening, …

: Finished reading: The Last Patriot by Brad Thor 📚

: Episode 147: Nothing to Say I had a chatty group of kids until I pressed record.

: Out of the Tomb - Catholic Husband If you find yourself this Easter still trapped in sin, having …

: Easter Storms Early storm warnings, Sheltered, then clear. Now, egg hunt! A wonderful day.

: Easter bow tie after Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

: Roman Authorities Investigating Jesus For Violating Stay-In-Tomb Order - The Babylon Bee Roman …

: Heavy thunderstorms on my walk this morning. I love this shot. That’s lightning filling the sky. ⛈

: Winter has now passed, the rain has gone away and departed; arise, my beloved, and come, alleluia. …

: Easy Going Saturday Early rise and shine, Food, play, and a new board game. Wonderful time shared.

: Here’s How Apple and Google Plan to Track the Coronavirus Through Your Phone - WSJ they will …

: Some Churches Fight to Open on Easter Despite Coronavirus Shutdowns - WSJ In the fight over whether …

: Sitting down to a family round of Catan:Junior. 🏴‍☠️

: 29 days since the announcement that Student Loan interest was suspended and my servicer still hasn’t …

: Taiwan’s Success in Coronavirus Fight Poses Challenge to China - WSJ Taiwanese officials, media and …

: Will We Forgive Amazon When This Is Over? - WSJ Weeks into America’s national experiment in only …

: Civilization V A masterstroke game. Fun every time it is played. Trying something new.

: Doctors Without State Borders - WSJ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last month signed legislation …

: Episode 146: Stations of the Cross with Benedict Join Benedict as he explains the Stations of the Cross meditation.

: Search For The Two Best Possible Candidates For President Concludes - The Babylon Bee Donald Trump …

: Moonraker 🍿

: China Pushes Viral Messages to Shape Coronavirus Narrative - WSJ China has been buying up ads on …

: Eerie Good Friday morning sky.

: Triduum Begins Sacred Triduum, To be home celebrated. Holiest of days.

: Wuhan, Coronavirus Ground Zero, Lifts Lockdown and Many Rush to Leave - WSJ Wuhan residents are …

: I’m just over a week back into my evening routine. I resisted returning because I thought it was too …

: Currently reading: The Last Patriot by Brad Thor 📚

: Two years ago today, we took my son to a drive-thru zoo. He wanted to record a TV show about his …

: Now we enter the Sacred Triduum.

: Coffee Run First time in some weeks, Took coffee to wife’s office. Almost dropped at door!

: Book Review: Destroy Your Student Loan Debt 📚 This was a very quick read. In fact, I didn’t realize that it was coming out, but I picked up a copy …

: Ordered some Brad Thor books to get caught up on my reading goal and off of the WSJ website.

: Finished reading: Destroy Your Student Loan Debt: The Step-by-Step Plan to Pay Off Your Student …

: Episode 145: Easter Baskets We took coffee to Mommy’s office and a surprise was waiting!

: Fear Lingers in Wuhan as China Eases Lockdown - WSJ Epidemiologists, U.S. intelligence sources and …

: The last day of Lent has arrived and my what a Lent this has been! ⛰

: Good Little Boy What a special day! Cheerful, not a complaint heard. He earned new LEGO.

: A refreshing sight.

: Civilization V is a difficult game to quit.

: Currently reading: Destroy Your Student Loan Debt: The Step-by-Step Plan to Pay Off Your Student …

: My kids are all too young to know what’s going on. They’re still living each day happily playing, …

: TurboTax Rebrands As ‘TurboTheft’ For Libertarian Market - The Babylon Bee A special, …

: Everything is Clean Kids, clothes, and the house. Got it all taken care of. Now, it’s time to rest.

: Book Review: Patriotic Fire 📚 I knew very little about the War of 1812 before reading this book. I had heard about the Battle of …

: Tragic: Bill Gates Had A Cure For Coronavirus But It Was Erased By A Windows Virus - The Babylon Bee …

: Finished reading: Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans by …

: My 16 hour fast is over and now I can finally enjoy this delicious mug of hot coffee. ☕️

: Episode 144: Baking Stories We spent a lot of time in the kitchen this weekend.

: Mind Your Diet - Catholic Husband If you sit on the couch all day, scrolling through the news and …

: Restful Sunday A day full of chill. Reading, Civ V, and light play. Ready for Monday.

: The Devil Wears Prada 🍿

: I’m so far behind on my reading goal. 📚

: Baking An experiment, Special breakfast, simple cook. It was a success!

: Mid-Saturday morning and I’m all done with my tasks for the day. Huh.

: A great success!

: Baking a Dutch Baby for breakfast with the kids while Ludivico plays his piano in our kitchen. 🥞

: Girl Gets Dressed Done all by herself! Matches, cute, and colorful. She is very pleased!

: About to refresh my iPhone & iPad app layouts. Removing Fantastical for the first time, well, …

: Restocked Grocery Store Whew, what a difference! Eight days later, mostly stocked. A big relief. …

: Red Tails 🍿

: I’m drinking black coffee… and enjoying it! I barely recognize myself.

: U.S. Descends Into Third-World Hellscape Where Amazon Delivers In Three Days Instead Of Two - The …

: Late Clean Up Two days behind. Oops. Got to business and got done. Now to rest, relax.

: China Claims No New Deaths As Peasant Passes By Shouting ‘Bring Out Your Dead!’ - The …

: Wrong Kind of Red Light for Traffic Company - WSJ with so few people on the road, the number of …

: Perfect April Fools Day joke: Delete your Twitter account. Block Twitter on all of your devices and …

: Thirty Days Seventeen all done, At least thirty to go. Whew. This is something else.

: Trump: ‘Destroy This Economy And I Will Raise It Up In Three Days’ - The Babylon Bee …

: Bruce Wayne Suspected As Patient Zero In Gotham Coronavirus Outbreak - The Babylon Bee An …

: Stimulus Package Projected To Save The Lives Of At Least 85,000 Government Programs - The Babylon …

: Pelosi: ‘We Must Flatten The Curve Of Support For Donald Trump’ - The Babylon Bee If we …

: Apple Acquires Weather App Dark Sky - MacRumors The API will work through the end of 2021, but …

: Fish tacos for lunch. 🌮

: Not sure how replacing a roof is an “essential” business.

: China’s Coronavirus Count Excluded Infected People With No Symptoms - WSJ as questions arise about …

: Streaming Subs Added all the subs, Canceled. Too much draw to them. Enjoy what we have!

: Americans Excitedly Anticipate Getting Paid With Their Own Money - The Babylon Bee Sadly, by the …

: Taking some time to preen my internet presence. Transferring domains over to Cloudflare Registrar …

: A bottle of Almond Extract fell off my pantry shelf this weekend and broke on the floor. Now my …

: In the Desert - Catholic Husband I will not forget the profound spiritual experience of these last …

: Hope Triumphs No darkness can win, Turmoil must always yield. Hope springs eternal. 🌸

: Ending my 14 day trial of Fantastical Premium. Is it worth the $40/year? Absolutely not. When you …

: Casino Royale 🍿

: In Safari on iPadOS 13.4, Apple changed “Open in New Tab” to “Open in Background.” Everyone who uses …

: Spring sunrise.

: Done with my walk, shower, and spiritual reflection. Sitting on the couch in the morning twilight, …

: Family Movie Morning Gathered together, Watched new Aladdin. Was great! Excellent. Five stars!

: According to Day One, I’m on a 1,550 day journaling streak.

: The Fantastical Apple Watch app is terrible. You have to relaunch the iOS app every day before it …

: Aladdin (2019) 🍿

: Lawmakers Pack Federal Stimulus Bill With Pet Provisions - WSJ Lawmakers used the opportunity of a …

: Opening the Lawn Finally got done, Big kids helped with the weeding. Curb appeal is back.

: Congress Excited To Find Out What’s In Stimulus Package They Just Passed - The Babylon Bee At …

: Tried to do a televisit with my doctor yesterday. Their system doesn’t work on Safari. We are so far …

: Getting ready to join Pope Francis during his Holy Hour for the Universal Church. 🇻🇦

: Episode 143: Morning School Everyone is at the activity table, working on their schoolwork and art.

: The weather has broken and I’m going to open the lawn for the season today. Weeding, trimming …

: I washed and waxed the van last weekend, and it hasn’t left the garage since. This is really my …

: Putin Exploits Coronavirus to Justify Centralized Russian Power - WSJ Some Russians have expressed …

: Social Distancing Forts All throw pillows gone. Kids have built personal forts. We should build big …

: Banks Urged to Issue More Small-Dollar Loans in Response to Outbreak - WSJ U.S. Bancorp, expanded …

: U.S. Charges Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro With Drug Trafficking - WSJ U.S. authorities …

: The acorns that squirrels buried in my garden last fall are sprouting.

: PR Disaster: President Xi Forgets To Remove ‘Made In China’ Tags From Coronavirus - The …

: Half-Day Wednesday Wife home after lunch. Much more popular than me. I’m cool with it, tho.

: Just went out to pick up a few things. My regional grocer is doing a better job than the big chains …

: Landscaping Next Door A whole crew showed up, Made a mess, tore up my yard. What a bunch of jerks.

: I’m grateful for all of the hard-working satire writers cutting the tension. It helps keep …

: Party Of Love And Tolerance Wishes Death On Political Opponent - The Babylon Bee Nancy …

: Oops: CNN Forgot To Translate Its Latest Coronavirus Update From Mandarin - The Babylon Bee

: I thought I had a backup Magic Trackpad, but I don’t. Pulled out my old Magic Mouse instead. I’m …

: Kids Clothes Swap Too small: put away, Stored. Hand-me-downs are deployed. I don’t like this job.

: Renewal - Catholic Husband It was only through this crisis that I discovered the wonderful …

: Episode 142: Squirrel This episode features Felicity and her current plans to turn into a squirrel.

: Book Review: Consecration to St. Joseph 📚 Late last year, I came across the pre-order for this book. I was familiar with Fr. Calloway’s work. …

: OK, Fine, Let’s All Get Back on Facebook - WSJ To make our lives better—or at least easier—will we …

: I normally deep-clean and wax the cars in April and October. Due to our self-isolation, I pushed it …

: Wax A little more work, Both cars cleaned and waxed. So smooth! The kids are impressed.

: Little treats make the self-isolation much nicer. Tonight: s’mores.

: Cars and Kids Outside afternoon, Kids played happily, I cleaned. Good result for all.

: Last Holiday 🍿

: A Federal Response Our system of government is remarkably durable. I’m reading about the War of 1812 and it’s …

: This has been an extraordinary Lent.

: Ran into Walmart to supplement my grocery order. This is a stark reminder that markets all over the …

: Episode 141: Calling the Axiom We’re still at home, but that doesn’t mean that Benedict’s imagination is on hiatus.

: It’s been two years since I deleted my Twitter account. At this point, it’s blocked on my network. …

: The Last Place to be Hit With Coronavirus Worries? Florida Beaches - WSJ “It’s a risk to be down …

: Lobbyists Pile On to Get Wins for Clients Into Coronavirus Stimulus Package - WSJ for some …

: Apple posted a PSA from the CDC at the top of the App Store Today section. First time seeing it, I’m …

: Conference At Home Vacation canceled, No trip to NOLA. Oh well, Projects to be done.

: China’s Coronavirus Diplomacy - WSJ China is using coronavirus aid to whitewash its responsibility …

: It is so hard to grocery shop right now.

: Miracle: Toilet Paper Falling From Sky Each Morning Like Manna From Heaven - The Babylon Bee …

: Finished reading: Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father by Donald …

: Spring Car Care Both cars washed and dry. In garage, ready for wax, Deep clean inside, too!

: COVID-19 Checklist Avoid unnecessary trips Read a good book Cook a delicious meal Spend plenty of …

: Now, more than ever before, is the time to delete your Twitter account. Get as far away from that …

: I caught a break in the weather and managed to get both cars washed and in the garage. Now I can wax …

: St. Joseph - Catholic Husband St. Joseph is humble in ways that I will never understand. He lead, …

: It’s the seven year anniversary of my blog, Catholic Husband. I’m publishing my 760th post …

: Two weeks ago, March was lining up to be the busiest month of the year for me. One by one, trips, …

: That new iPad keyboard looks so awesome.

: Supply Run Went out to get food. No change in traffic. Um, what? Get serious, folks!!!

: Netflix shows the rating of a program in the top left corner in the opening seconds. Interestingly, …

: A community college near me announced that they’ll be back to in-person classes on March 30. To …

: Plunging Rates Spell Opportunity for Student-Loan Borrowers - WSJ Under the measure, monthly …

: ‘Ghost Town’ Seattle Shows How Coronavirus Shuts Down a City - WSJ “Last week we went to a coffee …

: Walmart is really letting me down, at a time when I need them the most.

: Netflix Returns Canceled some months back, Subscribed for a month or two. Lots of stuff, some good.

: Leprechauns To Give Out Toilet Paper In Lieu Of Gold - The Babylon Bee “Ye’ll get me …

: Duggar Family Found In Violation Of Ban On Large Gatherings - The Babylon Bee The family gathered …

: Why does iTunes still sell SD videos?

: Universal to Make Theatrical Movie Releases Available as $20 Digital Rentals on Same Day - MacRumors …

: All Clean Jump start before kids, Bathrooms done while they slept. Boost! Need tomorrow plan.

: What is the virtue of a news article reporting new recommendations from gorvernment officials if the …

: Wow, having a really difficult time putting in an order at Walmart. So many grocery items out of …

: More typos that normal in my posts today. So much going on. Fixes are ongoing!

: Many businesses are making special exceptions to policy and paywalls to help get information out. …

: For many of us, it’s day one of voluntary self-isolation. Even while we’re home, life …

: Connecting While Isolated - Catholic Husband I feel a sense of separation, having been unable to …

: COVID-19 In late February, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that Americans should prepare for …

: Have you seen airfare prices?!

: My kids and I just spent some time in Eucharistic Adoration from a livestream on YouTube. Matt Maher …

: U.S. Officials Urge More Action to Combat Coronavirus - WSJ the Centers for Disease Control and …

: Making A Plan Plenty of projects, Things to do around the house. This will all be fine!

: My Things task list is out of control. Taking time this afternoon to get caught up. I’m also to plan …

: Episode 140: LucyCast Lucy hosts her very own episode and is uncharacteristically quiet.

: Jack Dorsey’s Push to Clean Up Twitter Stalls, Researchers Say - WSJ Twitter’s leadership has …

: This will be my first Sunday attending Mass on TV. I didn’t realize how isolating this experience …

: Orderly Containment We will do our part. Life goes on and so shall we. Each day is precious. 🌸

: Olympic Committee Announces Tokyo Games Will Still Go On As Planned Because True Athletes Embrace …

: Perfect time for Matt Maher to put out his new album. 🎵

: No Greater Love: Widow Puts Last Toilet Paper Roll In Offering Plate - The Babylon Bee the church …

: CNN’s Ratings Collapse As Coronavirus Fears Empty American Airports - The Babylon Bee With …

: Whiplash What a crazy week. News updates constantly. The Forecast now darkens.

: It’s great to know that private industry, including Google, are joining the fight. All of those …

: There’s something comforting about this White House press conference in the Rose Garden with the …

: Even in uncertainty, life goes on. 🌸

: Weber Grill is an amazing company.

: Drug Cartels Switch To Producing Hand Sanitizer - The Babylon Bee Drug cartels are quickly …

: Bernie: ‘We Must Seize The Means Of Toilet Paper Production’ - The Babylon Bee Sanders …

: Well Visit Time for her check-up. No shots, so it went just fine. See ya next year, doc!

: Today was absolutely bonkers.

: My kids literally only sleep in on days when we have somewhere to be. 🛌

: Nation’s Nerds Wake Up In Utopia Where Everyone Stays Inside, Sports Are Canceled, Social …

: NBA Suspends Season Due to Coronavirus - WSJ Only two days earlier, in an attempt to poke fun at …

: Clouds Gather We have been waiting. Announcements, cancellations. This will soon disrupt.

: GoldenEye 🍿

: The reports from those who self-quarantine all seem to point towards boredom. Might be a good idea …

: The 2020 Democratic theme of “vote Blue, no matter who" reminds me of the 2012 Republican …

: Trump Instructs Aides To Turn Stock Market Chart Upside Down - The Babylon Bee Trump is also …

: Podiums At Next Debate To Be Equipped With Life Alert Buttons - The Babylon Bee “Help! …

: Bad Cycle I’m in a bad rut. Need to get back on cycle. First thing: waking up.

: The Apple Pencil 2 is excellent.

: Putin Backs Proposal Paving Way for New Presidential Term - WSJ The Russian parliament on Tuesday …

: Reluctant Helpers Not reliable. Some days, love to help! Others, Inducements needed.

: Specter of Pandemic - Catholic Husband we are called to care about those suffering around the …

: Panera Was good, then went south. Seems to be turned around, great! Always friendly place.

: I hate traveling to big cities. The hotel parking rates are absolutely outrageous.

: Affluent Americans Still Say ‘I Do.’ More in the Middle Class Don’t. - WSJ Middle-class Americans …

: Worst. idea. ever. 🕑

: Planetarium Bust Went for a quick show. Topic was weather. A bust! Stick to the stars, bro.

: Lots of visitors coming in the next month. I guess I’ll head outside and open up the lawn tomorrow. …

: Episode 139: Busy Saturday Just back from errands and before starting dinner, I decided to record an episode. Lucy stole the …

: I just went through my attic looking for my grandfather’s old pocket knife. I can picture what …

: Late Night Cleanup All but surrendered, Put on podcast, got to work. Done in few minutes.

: Brian Williams Claimed Bloomberg Could Have Given Every American $1 Million. Fact Check: TRUE. But …

: How It All Started: China’s Early Coronavirus Missteps - WSJ But they were prevented by Chinese …

: The US Postal Service is really on top of their parcel game right now. 📦

: Out of Gas Went to grill dinner, Got it started, meat on. But, Flamed out way too soon!

: This Hitch & Timber sheath is really great. Carrying an Alox Farmer Swiss Army Knife inside …

: Miracle: Coronavirus Passes Over Houses With Chick-Fil-A Sauce Smeared On Door Posts - The Babylon …

: Nothing Better by The Postal Service 🎵

: What a week in politics!

: Episode 138: Exploring Nature Spring has arrived, though not technically, so we went on a hike to explore nature.

: Rainy Day Start Storms rolled in real strong, Kids really enjoyed action. I love rainy days.

: Figured out how to get Flight Simulator working on my computer again. This is the best! 🛫

: Downgrading software is one of the great problem solving tools ever employed. 🖥

: This is a subscription that we can all get behind. ☕️

: Elections are fascinating to watch.

: Ignorant Boomer Shares CNN Article Thinking It’s Real - The Babylon Bee Thousands of people across …

: Playing with Rice A bucket of rice, Small treasures buried. Digging Is their favorite!

: The World is Not Enough 🍿

: Years-Long, Multimillion-Dollar Nomination Process Narrows Field Down To Four Worst People On Planet …

: Heading to New Orleans later this month. It’ll be my first visit. Hope the coffee is good.

: Episode 137: Camping Recap Benedict shares his favorite experiences from our camping trip and the girls wish to podcast …

: I have my haiku/microcast archive table links in reverse chronological order. Not sure if it makes …

: LEGO Instructions Kids love LEGO film. Wrote them instructions. Followed! Easy to relate.

: Tomorrow Never Dies 🍿

: Kids and Lent - Catholic Husband Thankfully, at the center of the teachings of the Church are …

: Cars Washed Washing both the cars, A task deferred and delayed. Done! Taken care of.

: Currently reading: Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans by …

: It was a cool vision of Spring on my walk this morning.

: Trip Ends Early No sleep last night. Ugh! Migraine starts, have to go home. Big disappointment.

: Getting ready to release from tow always causes my stomach to leap.

: Having a garage to air out camping gear is excellent.

: Die Another Day 🍿

: First Camping Trip Drive after dinner, Pitch tent, warm by the fire. He is loving it!

: Camping under the stars.

: We may have overpacked…

: Can’t be a pilot and not own the 737 Aileron.

: Going to early vote today. I’m always disappointed at the lack of information candidates put …

: Ready to start packing. I cannot believe how much I underestimated the excitement of taking my son …

: Study Reveals Most Millennials Don’t Have Kids Because Their Parents Can’t Afford It - The Babylon …

: MI5 Argues for ‘Exceptional Access’ to Encrypted Messages - MacRumors such a move would …

: School Catch-Up Marathon lesson, The boy always impresses. He loves to learn, read!

: Last Holiday received a 56% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and that’s about all you need to know about …

: Episode 136: After-School Report Benedict shares what he learned in school and Felicity gives heresy a try.

: The first picture of my EDC tools together. Apple Watch, Series 4 Hitch & Timber Bullet Slip …

: I’m taking my son camping for the first time this weekend. I wonder what we’re going to do in …

: I filed our taxes on Sunday and the refund arrived this morning. 💵

: Botox Blowout Doctor very late, Head hurting, painful shot series, Like a train hit me.

: Update started. There is no escape.

: Lent 2020 Drop what must be dropped, eliminate what must be eliminated.

: Kids Sit Together PBS Kids on, All three sit on couch at once. They are growing up.

: Zero buzz around Apple Arcade, News, TV+…

: The Boy Scouts’ Survival Plan: Bankruptcy - The Journal. As a Scouting insider, this podcast did a …

: My AirPods are dead, so now I’m wearing wired headphones like some animal from 2015.

: I get that your truck is big, but parking diagonally and riding the line like this makes parking an …

: Last shipments of gear arriving today from REI. Just a few more days before I take Benedict for his …

: Clemency for Rod Blagojevich Came After Long Campaign Tailored to Trump - WSJ a now 38-year-old GOP …

: Best Monday Ever With the cleaning done, We were free to run and play. Great day at the zoo!

: Many animals playing in pairs today, but my favorite double was these two river otters.

: Episode 135: Hello Again It’s been too long! I catch up with the kids and talk about what’s going on.

: The spring-like weather at the zoo had all of the animals moving. Even the typically stationary …

: Let Us Go to God’s House - Catholic Husband It’s time for us to wake up from our deep slumber …

: We got cleaning day done yesterday. Today is full of possibilities! 🧽

: Family Cleaning Day Done a day early, The whole team working to clean. Great week coming up!

: Inside the New Haven, CT Amtrak station. I took a trip there with my mom almost a decade ago.

: On the Go All of us in van, Driving all over the town. Made all of our stops.

: Finally had a “clean" tax return. Took me about 30 minutes to get it all taken care of.

: The giraffe feeding is always a spectacle.

: Meeting Mommy Unusual plan, Meeting Mommy after work. Kids thought it was cool.

: Benedict invited me to help build his newest LEGO set. He’s making great progress, I’m just a …

: Google Doesn’t Trip Up Fitbit—Much - WSJ The jump in unit sales suggests that Fitbit buyers aren’t …

: Force Multiplier More hands make light work. Kids helped get house in order. They can do a lot.

: Sometimes, when shopping on the Internet, it’s difficult grasp the scale of the item. This rosary …

: Roger Stone Sentenced to Three Years and Four Months in Prison - WSJ Stone’s conduct displayed …

: Genius: Church Introvert Wears Mask So People Will Think He Has Coronavirus - The Babylon Bee A …

: Big Kid Walk Hold hands and walking, Oldest and youngest have fun. A sight to behold.

: My son absolutely loves space. Can you spot the constellation he created on his bedroom wall?

: All this time and the Apple stock Clock.app is the only one with a live icon.

: China Expels Three Wall Street Journal Reporters - WSJ All three have reported on the Chinese …

: Kids Cart Target is friendly, Three kid carts galore, perfect! Easy way to shop.

: The swirl of cream and coffee in each cup create unique pieces of oppositional art.

: It’s been a few days now, and I’m loving the Benchmade Bugout. The design is absolutely delightful. …

: Car Dealers Warn of Lack of Young Buyers for New Vehicles - WSJ “But we can’t discount the role …

: Teens Are Deleting Instagrams Almost as Fast as They Post Them - WSJ they are routinely culling …

: Efficiency The whole house was cleaned, Before we sat down to lunch. Way to go, teamwork!

: Beautiful day outside. Took the kids to the retreat center to explore the grounds.

: Done with cleaning the house before lunch. Not bad!

: Teaching Kids Why - Catholic Husband I do know that if I can spark that interest in them, they will …

: In the event that you’ve questioned the ability of Yeti ice to deliver cool results. This is 24 …

: Cleaning Date First date in a while, Spent cleaning, organizing. Office is now great!

: Two weeks until our first camp out and I still need to decide on which rest pad I’m going to use.

: Spent the afternoon sprucing up my wife’s office. Very nice transformation.

: Currently reading: Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father by Donald …

: Morning of Reflection Ten brothers gathered, Sharing faith, life, and the Word. A most welcome rest.

: Today is a very special day.

: I’m starting my Consecration to St. Joseph tomorrow. Really glad that Fr. Calloway took the time to …

: I spent the morning at a local retreat house. It’s nice to take some time to find balance.

: Valentine Lunch Made it down for lunch, Kids and Mom at her office. We should go again!

: Errands all morning, lunch at the office with Mom, and now a bit of school and play time. Nice …

: Valentine’s morning mug of warmth.

: School Upstairs Change of scenery, School in office while I worked. They loved it! Do again.

: More of a fall than a rise. My Dad dropping a pair of GBUs at the range.

: I was having a really hard time connecting my bank accounts to YNAB. Then I decided to change my …

: The color orange brings me joy.

: I’m still in the hunt for making my iPhone minimalist. Time for another round of app revisions.

: I love the art that Ludivico Einadui creates. Apple Music makes discovery so simple and the HomePod …

: Something about February makes me want to work on a project. This year, the project is making my …

: It occurs to me that since I don’t do business with Amazon, I shouldn’t be linking to them from my …

: Book Review: Rhinoceros Success 📚 I first read this book a decade ago. On a regular basis, usually in January, I pick it up and run …

: Grease Fire Making oven lunch, One minute left. No! FIRE! Need extinguisher.

: I’ve slimmed down what I carry in my pockets, but this knife is one attachment that I added. It’s …

: Proposed rule: stop using other people’s bad behavior as a justification for our own.

: Pope Rebuffs Call for Married Priests in the Amazon - WSJ he mentions other ways to relieve the …

: Rainy Errands Rain pouring outside, Why not run some errands? Huh, No one else is out.

: West German Highway Airfield Exercise - YouTube I always thought this was a cool operational tool. …

: I’m working on building out my EDC kit. I picked up some plain handkerchiefs because I’ve been …

: Deluge We were in a drought, But that all changed today. Oof. None, now there’s too much!

: The REI Co-op logo is a sign of fun & adventure on its way.

: Four Members of China’s Military Indicted for Massive Equifax Breach - WSJ A federal grand …

: Finished reading: Rhinoceros Success: The Secret To Charging Full Speed Toward Every Opportunity by …

: Hooray for being able to turn off auto-capitalization on the iPad keyboard.

: Preparing for Lent - Catholic Husband The spirit of Lent is not the 40 day timetable with breaks on …

: Web Design Relief A strange thing happens, Migraine stops while designing. Noodling is good!

: Had a lull in my web design project, so I went for a walk.

: Coffee with Friend A country diner, Coffee and two hour chat. Time very well spent.

: Street tacos for dinner. 🌮

: My favorite contrast in nature.

: Library Fun Ours is not too good, So we tried a new one. Great! The kids had a blast!

: I ordered some flashlights by Anker, one of my favorite tech companies. These things are BRIGHT! 🔦

: FedEx marked a package as left at my door… except that it wasn’t. I’m expecting to see one of …

: I prefer to view the world from up above.

: A rare logistics day. Deliveries will be arriving from FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, UPS, and the US …

: Science Museum First option canceled, Pivot to Science Museum. No protest from kids.

: Just about the only plant in bloom this time of year.

: What is the virtue of paying for an annual membership to a children’s museum when they close without …

: In the week since it’s release, Fantastical has fallen to 2.9 stars (from the mid-4s) and #127 (from …

: I wish that all financial institutions put as much thought and creativity into their credit/debit …

: App subscription fatigue is real and reaching a breaking point - iMore But I can understand those …

: Bernie Madoff Says He’s Dying, Requests Early Release From Prison - WSJ Mr. Madoff, who has served …

: James Madison 1, Nancy Pelosi 0 - WSJ Opinion In the bitter end, what has all of this accomplished? …

: Back in the Swing Complete and defer, Clear off the desk. Got it done. Back on top, baby!

: Couple On Keto Plunged Into Sin After Tasting Forbidden Bread - The Babylon Bee We may eat of …

: I ended up switching my hosting over to Dreamhost. Their support of the Micro.blog Kickstarter is …

: The neighborhood hides in a heavy thunderstorm. ⛈

: Shopping for girls clothes from the Spring Collection is always fun. 🌼

: Attempted Tent Sleeping Big kids put in tent. Hours chatting, giggling. Well, up to bed then!

: Juan Guaidó at the State of the Union was pretty cool.

: After cooking with gas for 2.5 years, I would find it very difficult to go back to an electric …

: REI - A Breath of Fresh Air: 5 Minute Nature Meditation Brilliant!

: Took the kids to our favorite coffee spot this morning. ☕️

: Privacy by default with Brendan Eich from Brave - 1Password Your data belongs to you, and you …

: Somewhere in America, a group of people in a room designing the Super Bowl halftime show agreed on …

: Playing in Nature Went to wash the car, Kids played in the yard, happy. Nice being out there.

: I love the reflection off my car’s paint when it’s nice and clean, but then I don’t want to drive it …

: Rich Sales Boost Coffee Creamers - WSJ They don’t like black coffee. They like coffee milkshakes. …

: I had so much fun driving to REI yesterday and picking up some camping gear. Shopping in store is so …

: Consistency - Catholic Husband Being consistent as a parent is the hardest thing to do, but it’s …

: Super Bowl Shopping Trip to the city, Roads and stores are empty. Nice! Enjoy the game, folks!

: We’ll be able to see some wonderful sights on our outdoor adventures with our new gear.

: U.S.-European Friction Over Wiring Is Latest Complication for 737 MAX Return - WSJ highlights the …

: A New Tradition Just father and son, He’s excited for this troop! He starts down the trail.

: Went to a home build site this morning with my son’s scouting group. The roof is still under …

: While Brexit and the Impeachment were difficult to experience, the wonderful thing about both is …

: Best of luck to the people of the UK! 🇬🇧

: Quiet Day Kids play together, Happily build forts through rain. What a nice, small treat.

: Apple’s Carpool Karaoke is a colossal waste of money.

: The folks over at Flexibits must be feeling pretty down. They work really hard on version 3 of their …

: The Bee Explains: Coronavirus - The Babylon Bee How many calories does the coronavirus have? …

: Flexibits released an update that stops most of my accidental Fantastical Premium invocations, but …

: Here’s Buzzer, the robot Benedict built this morning.

: Episode 134: Chatty Kids In a departure from our normal recording, all three kids wanted to talk and they each had plenty to …

: The best part about payday is getting to play with YNAB.

: Walmart has quietly taken away many of the consumer-friendly policies they had for Grocery pickup …

: Back to Zero Sick kids all this week, Fell behind on everything. Evening to catch up.

: I know I said people should cash checks immediately, but the sole exception should be rent checks. …

: The IRS released the 2020 W-4 form and it looks like it might make withholding actually correlate to …

: Apple’s App Store still limits developers’ options for how to make money - The Verge if you see an …

: Nap Time Lay her in the crib, Cover with blanket. Oh my, Looks so cozy. Join?

: If you get the impression that most new cars look alike, you’re right! I’ve been learning about how …

: I just realized that Reeder.app allows me to choose a custom icon on iOS. This is one of my favorite …

: Arab Leaders’ Support for Mideast Peace Plan Marks a Regional Shift - WSJ The U.A.E., Bahrain and …

: Offering v2 customers the same features in Fantastical 3 sounds like a good idea. Until every three …

: Fantastical Unifies Its Mac, iOS, and Apple Watch Calendar Experience With Weather, Tasks, Meeting …

: I don’t understand why all checks aren’t cashed immediately.

: Now the Smallest It must be her turn, Smallest is now the sick one. Poor baby, rest love.

: German Bishops Rethink Catholic Teachings Amid Talk of ‘Schism’ - WSJ Ludwig Ring-Eifel, head of …

: Harvard’s Chemistry Chair Charged on Alleged Undisclosed Ties to China - WSJ a researcher at Boston …

: Rainy mornings are the ideal start to my day. 🌧

: It appears that I’m in need of a new web host.

: Girls Help Clean Cleaning at nap time, Thought was the only time. No! Girls love to help me!

: Currently reading: Rhinoceros Success: The Secret to Charging Full Speed Toward Every Opportunity by …

: Oh, how one errant comma can wreck an entire block of CSS.

: I love the way that heavy cream swirls through a tall glass of cold brew coffee. ☕️

: Your Wife Claimed She Was ‘Fine’ And That ‘Nothing Is Wrong.’ Fact Check: …

: Book Review: Free to Focus 📚 I really wanted to enjoy this book. Michael Hyatt regularly writes and speaks on topics that …

: As it turns out, my girls love to help me clean!

: Another day of sick kids.

: Normalcy - Catholic Husband If you can only build the better version of yourself when things are …

: Finished reading: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by …

: Small UAS A short refresher. Unmanned aerial system, Licensed and ready.

: Episode 133: Alonecast Benedict & I snuck away on a sleepy Sunday afternoon to discuss a few of his favorite things.

: Sometimes I start writing a blog post with just a simple idea and finish with something profound.

: In Major Deal, The Babylon Bee Purchases Competing Satire Site CNN - The Babylon Bee The Babylon …

: Saturday Recovered Lazy Saturdays, Too many in a row. No, Not today! Lots done.

: I’m working my way through aviation safety training with the WINGS program. I forgot how fun all of …

: A treat at the end of a good Saturday.

: Finally got our Christmas decorations put away.

: Errands While Sick I took a big risk, Ran errands with two sick kids. Pulled it off; donuts!

: Getting into Unmanned Aerial Systems is not cheap.

: Episode 132: Sick January We’ve been traveling and sick. Hello again, folks!

: I put in an order at Sporty’s for some flying gear. I’m excited for my upcoming trip!

: Waiting for a Moderate Democrat on Abortion - WSJ Opinion Those who march come together to stand …

: Saudi Crown Prince Calls Jeff Bezos To Casually Ask Him About His First Pet, Mother’s Maiden Name, …

: New Figures Suggest Apple’s Location Privacy Controls in iOS 13 Are Working - MacRumors Since …

: Isn’t it terrible that so many business owners think a Facebook page is a suitable replacement for …

: I love the sound of the Keurig warming up in the morning.

: Bird Gets Wings Long been a penguin, Now back to a bird that flies. Taking to sky, soon!

: I’m thinking about buying a drone.

: Russia’s Parliament Passes Putin’s Constitutional Plans on First Reading - WSJ All 432 lawmakers …

: Super Sick Kids Started real early, Two of three out of play, ouch. Low key kind of day.

: Quitting Amazon has done wonderful things for my spending.

: Drive Thru Errands Four errands to run, Kids stayed in seats the whole time. This is the life, …

: Media Offers Thoughts And Prayers That Someone Would Start Some Violence At Gun Rights Rally - The …

: New, Deadlier AR-16 Introduced Which Is An AR-15 Wearing A MAGA Hat - The Babylon Bee knowing a gun …

: Closed my account with the Cash app by Square. I was one of the first people in the door, but in the …

: Apple Reportedly Dropped Plans for End-to-End Encrypted iCloud Backups After FBI Objected - …

: Men at House A weird schedule, Three service men came to house. I felt productive!

: Safelite was here to repair my windshield. The tech also cleaned all of my glass and vacuumed my …

: Flu-like symptoms have been at the gate of our home, but the flu shot seems to be doing its job …

: My son is watching Apollo 11. Liftoff was at 9:32am and I’m shocked at the number of men captured in …

: Cherish Your Children - Catholic Husband If I cherish my children, and I want there to be no doubt …

: Sickness Rolls In Aches in the morning. Fever by the afternoon. The flu now cometh.

: Richard Gere is great.

: I don’t understand the fraud in the Cash App with random people sending me money, but it’s annoying.

: As it turns out, I’m getting sick.

: There’s a very fine line between tired and totally relaxed.

: Go Go Go Four hour meeting, Errands and then confession. Dinner, baths, and bed!

: Now that I have clothes that fit me and my style really well, I’m noticing that I’m more comfortable …

: It’s nice to be a part of something bigger.

: New Strategy Long migraine attack, Back to basics, lifestyle. I cannot be beat.

: Just estimated our taxes for 2019. We’ll be getting a refund of less than 2% of our total tax …

: It’s my one year anniversary of leaving Google and getting my iPad Pro. No regrets on either …

: New Dentist New dentist for girls, Good report cards for all! Yay! Keep up the good work.

: Panel Clears 737 MAX’s Safety-Approval Process at FAA - WSJ the plane wouldn’t have been safer if …

: ‘I’m The Student Loan Fairy And I’m Here To Pay Off Your Debts!’ Cries …

: iMessage Stickers, well that was a bust.

: My kids don’t always sleep in, but when they do, it’s on the rare day when I need them up early.

: Just a rainy day. 🌧

: Man Afraid He’ll Seem Vulnerable If He Reaches Out To Fire Department For Help I don’t know if I …

: All Caught Up A week on the road, Finally back on the horse. A weight is lifted.

: Florida toll roads, with their multitude of agencies, policies, payment options, and penalties, are …

: ‘Megxit’ Causes Global Uproar. Canada Shrugs. - WSJ Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of Canada Lamest …

: During his reading lesson, my son asked if he could learn “the pirate way.” The premise is simple. …

: Target was abandoned this morning. I guess Christmas is over.

: The Case of Bill Barr vs. Apple - WSJ Opinion If American tech companies offer backdoors for U.S. …

: Slow Unpacking Unload and reset, Always a big job to do. I did not finish.

: Just learned that our health plan pays the administrator extra for better trained customer service …

: There’s nothing quite like coming home from a trip and sleeping in your own bed.

: Delay Avoided Crash, highway shut down. Quick, take exit, surface streets! Serious time saved!

: Full size replica of the Lunar Module. Way bigger than I imagined.

: Stopped at a NASA Visitor’s Center on the return trip. My son is very excited.

: Seeking Rest - Catholic Husband Rest is something deep; it’s finding a sense of peace. You can only …

: Taxes on hotel rooms are really crazy.

: Return Trip Days out on the road, Energy depleted, yawn. At least good weather.

: Geez, ads make the Internet ugly.

: Wedding Day Clear skies and a breeze. Happy people all around. The day is now here.

: Gorgeous January day.

: Beautiful weather in Miami. It feels refreshing, like the first warm-up of spring.

: Festivities Begin Rehearsal, then food. Miami dinner in tent. Friends, family, enjoy!

: Love the view from my hotel room… right at the end of a runway!

: Trump’s Approval Rating Among Terrorists Hits All-Time Low - The Babylon Bee just half said …

: Everyone On The Internet Awarded Honorary Degree In International Affairs - The Babylon Bee the …

: Hello, Family All arrived today. Hotel full of family! First time in a while.

: Feels like spring.

: Easy Travel Prep was not that great, But the travel was real smooth. Car travel is great!

: I called the property management company yesterday at noon about a major water leak in the yard. …

: CNN Attacks Babylon Bee: ‘The Internet Is Only Big Enough For One Fake News Site’ - The …

: Iran Announces They Will Stop Pretending To Follow Nuclear Deal - The Babylon Bee Iranian officials …

: Warren Proposes Bankruptcy Overhaul in Return to Signature Issue - WSJ “Our research ended up …

: So Far Behind Needed to get done, Just couldn’t pull it off. But, Wife came home and helped!

: The two dumbest automotive regulations in the United States: Mandatory front license plates Annual …

: Water Turned Off Repair down the street, Turn on faucet, no water! Angry call ensued.

: United Methodist Church To Split Over Whether Or Not To Be Christians - The Babylon Bee a tentative …

: So much to do today, I really should get started.

: Twenty Twenty Focus - Catholic Husband Distractions and thoughts percolate, but when I’m …

: Cars Needed Washed I didn’t want to, Been weeks, had to get it done. Now they look quite nice.

: Iran Lacks Allies in Confronting the U.S. - WSJ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a …

: Iraqi Parliament Votes in Favor of Expelling U.S. Troops - WSJ BREAKING: Iraqi Parliament votes to …

: Resisting Naps Not the easiest, Resisting the weekend nap. I failed, but I won.

: I sometimes don’t want to take the time to sit down and write a blog post, but usually walk away …

: I could really go for a nap.

: Episode 131: Buzz In Space Benedict has some plans.

: Enjoying a slow start on a cold Saturday morning. A hot mug of one of my favorite blends of coffee, …

: Book Review: The First Commandment 📚 As the Scot Harvath series matures, I’ve found that many of the plot elements to be disturbing. Thor …

: Major Restoration Hard to believe it’s done, Entire house is picked up. Now, weekend ready.

: Ludovico Einaudi: Apple Music Live from the Steve Jobs Theater. 🍿🎵 I’m glad that Apple spent …

: Jingle All the Way 🍿

: Reaction to U.S. Strike Killing Iranian Military Leader Falls Along Party Lines - WSJ In a …

: Out of Service Head pain took me out, Nothing got done today. But, Girl liked to cuddle!

: One-Year-Old Girl Can Be Removed From Life Support, Texas Court Rules - WSJ “Tinslee Lewis is …

: I love delicious recipes that only require me to combine raw ingredients and cook for hours. …

: Get Smart 🍿

: A Decade Dawns From a humble start, Resting all throughout the day. Here we go again.

: Finished reading: The First Commandment by Brad Thor 📚

: New Year, YNAB fresh start! 💵

: MAX Crashes Strengthen Resolve of Boeing to Automate Flight - WSJ Executives at Boeing and Airbus …

: FDA to Ban All E-Cigarette Pod Flavors Except Tobacco and Menthol - WSJ The action is seen as a …

: The Interconnectedness of Faith and Reason - Applied Bioethics To reject either faith or reason is …

: Hello, 2020.

: 500th Haiku Two years of writing, End year, decade milestone. Now, five hundred more!

: According to Day One, I’m on a 1,462 day journaling streak.

: 2019 The last week of the year is one of my favorites. I always get a renewed sense of energy as the …

: Episode 130: Year In Review I take a few minutes to talk to the kids about how their year went.

: Lots of end of year administrative tasks to get done today. Plus, getting ready for a YNAB Fresh …

: Dawn breaks at the end of the decade.

: Zoo to Ourselves A chilly morning, Not too many folks at zoo. I like it that way.

: Bad experience with Shutterfly this year. Might be my last.

: 2 out of 3 of my children’s favorite attractions are closed on Mondays. That makes for an excellent …

: Just received my final Amazon order. 📦

: A Remarkable Year - Catholic Husband In the past fifteen years of my life, none have been as …

: Tables Turned Monday cleaning day, But I finished on Sunday. Starting off ahead!

: I’m using the Focus planner in GoodNotes. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it as much as I …

: Sunday morning, rain is falling. ⛈

: Small-Town America Fights for Its Life - Washington Examiner More couples meet because of Emerald …

: Wrapping Up End of year is near, Spending time clearing the decks. Best week of the year.

: I told Alison that dinner would be at 6:30pm. It’s coming out of the oven at 6:27pm. Nailed it.

: A Unicorn Lost in the Valley, Evernote Blows Up the ‘Fail Fast’ Gospel - The New York Times …

: Cooking my favorite meat pie while the kids pick up their toys and Olafur Arnalds plays on the …

: Episode 129: Underwater Batman Benedict brings you this interview from an underwater reef.

: I love this week between Christmas and New Years. So much productive energy to check long overdue …

: Lots of Errands Lots of time in car, Some stores hit twice. Kids were good. Lots of folks out there.

: I enjoy a nice scented candle.

: Christmas Recovery Lots of emotions, Wear out the little ones. Sigh, A day spent resting.

: Incredible album, all these years later.

: Pre-tied bow ties are so weak.

: Banks Own Thousands of Railcars but Don’t Know What to Do With Them - WSJ nearly 400,000 railcars …

: I found some presents this morning that Santa forgot to put under the tree. He must’ve been up very …

: Excellent present!

: I think Apple should get with Goldman Sachs and issue a physical debit card tied to Apple Cash. …

: I’m still delighting in the new glyphs in iOS 13.

: Glory to God With Us Weeks spent preparing, The birth of the Savior comes! A season of Joy.

: Miss Congeniality 🍿

: Christmas was born, your kingdom come, glory to God with us! Angels adore, bow down before, glory to …

: Cleaning for Santa Whole crew enlisted, Preparing home for Santa! This is a great day.

: Are we sure that DHL isn’t secretly run by the French? Or perhaps the Italians?

: The economics of eating at home are absolutely crazy.

: Watching a squirrel meticulously bury a nut in my backyard is satisfying. 🐿

: 10 years ago today. It was cold, but beautiful to see all of that snow-covered landscape from the …

: Rocket Scientists Kids got out the kit, Built their own rockets. So proud! Good together play.

: I’m considering removing my feed from the social side of Micro.blog. If you want to keep following …

: The Joy of the Season - Catholic Husband What better way to crown the year than with the joy of …

: A Day of Rest Nice day, went for walk. Got all of my Things done. Ah. View into future.

: O Come, o come, Emmanuel!

: ‘Amazon’s Choice’ Isn’t the Endorsement It Appears - WSJ The Journal identified dozens of products …

: Pilots, Not the Plane, Keep the Boeing MAX Grounded - WSJ Afoot in global regulatory circles …

: Looks like Apple Maps made their deadline.

: Christmas Cookies The dough was prepared, Baked to perfection. Now there’s Plates full of cookies!

: Episode 128: The Polar Express I talk to a few passengers from last night’s ride on The Polar Express.

: Just realized I can right click on a blog in MarsEdit and grab the URL. What a great feature!

: Polar Express A new tradition, Night train ride to the North Pole. Always a good time.

: At the North Pole. 🎞

: All aboard The Polar Express!

: The Polar Express pulling into the station. 🎞

: Currently reading: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by …

: Watching the birds struggle to find lift on a cold winter day reminds me of the joy of soaring.

: The best thing I can do when I have a migraine: eat a good meal. The thing I least want to do when I …

: Almost Missed Trash Busy week for trash, Almost forgot to put out. Made it just in time.

: So much cardboard! 📦

: I don’t mean to brag, but I have a ticket on the Polar Express tomorrow evening. I’m traveling to …

: Plans Change A whole big schedule, Changed in an instant, sick kid. Instead we hung out.

: Trump Administration Weighs Plans to Reduce Student Debt - WSJ White House and Education Department …

: I mailed a package USPS today for $29. The shipping included $50 in insurance. I told the postal …

: I’m constantly reminded of the importance of knowing the specifics of my insurance benefits. …

: Apple, Amazon, Google, and Zigbee Alliance to Develop Open Standard for Smart Home Devices - …

: I updated my page of Haiku to make navigation a bit easier. As of today, I’ve written 485 …

: Apple’s Steve Jobs Takes Gamble on New iPad - WSJ For Mr. Jobs, it is an attempt to convince …

: Big Brother Helps Time to run errands, Brother helps girl put on shoes. Daily growth adds up!

: Secretive Surveillance Court Rebukes FBI Over Handling of Surveillance of Trump Aide - WSJ The …

: I have a full list of my daily haiku going back to August 2018. I currently have them sorted by …

: A few more changes KonMari-ing my dresser, and this is the final result: my base layer drawer. This …

: Congress just authorized the creation of the US Space Force in the 2020 NDAA. All of this was done …

: Looks like this morning’s blog post about why I’m quitting Amazon came out just a little …

: I wonder if Apple is going to reach their 12/31 deadline to roll out Apple Maps to all of the United …

: Goodbye, Amazon On November 10, 1999, I placed my first order on Amazon.com. I had a copy of From the Mixed-Up Files …

: Full Cleaning Day First time in a while, Laundry, cleaning, all one day. Little hand sure helped!

: US Justice Department to review Google’s deal for Fitbit, sources say have urged antitrust …

: Amazon Blocks Sellers From Using FedEx Ground for Prime Shipments - WSJ sellers now account for …

: A consolidated laundry/cleaning day once a week is clearly the best way to go. 🧺

: Episode 127: Cleaning Day Kisses This episode was supposed to be about LEGOs, but we ran out of time cleaning.

: It’s Not You. Clothing Sizes Are Broken. - WSJ There are no standard clothing sizes This needs to …

: Hoping to get our Christmas card photo back today so I can get those ordered. I love that Christmas …

: Not from Scratch - Catholic Husband Perfection is mythology; don’t need to reinvent the wheel just …

: Rest on Sunday Supposed to each week, Haven’t been resting Sunday. A goal for next year.

: I shall respect Rex I shall never misuse Rex Kwon Do I shall be a champion of freedom and …

: Napoleon Dynamite 🍿

: I bought a shirt at my favorite coffee shop while visiting Cape May. They stored the shirts on open …

: Evening Off Everything got done. Watched Jack Ryan this evening. And that was that.

: When I take a hard look at my list in Things, only about 5% of my tasks really need to be done …

: My 2019 Year in Books from Goodreads. Another great one!

: A little treat for the family when they climb out of their warm beds on a cold December morning.

: Study Finds Correlation Between Judging Parents With Misbehaving Kids And Never Having Been A Parent …

: Surprise blueberry muffins come out of oven. 6 year old suddenly appears in the dark, “Daddy, what’s …

: Loose Ends Tied Long term web project, Tying off in a nice bow. Great way to end year.

: Episode 126: Lucy’s Feast Day We’re celebrating today and Lucy feels quite chatty. Enjoy!

: Moved my Hofler&Co. cloud typography link from the footer to head.html and now the fonts render …

: Micro.blog is brilliant in the way that it scales. Looking for a simple, fast way to get your …

: Footer Refresh, Deux Back to start from scratch. Simplify, standardize, done. Good use of hour.

: Top Lawmakers Say Bipartisan Spending Deal Reached - WSJ There’s a meeting of the minds Spoiler …

: I updated my footer with the new Font Awesome Micro.blog icon. Will be rolling out updates to all of …

: In 2019, I finally achieved many goals that I had worked on for years. I guess that means I’ll …

: All of those Target moms with their one kid in the cart are so cute. They can’t hang with me and my …

: Day of Change Always once the same, Ready to make a change. Wow. This will take some time.

: Wahoo! Micro.blog is now a part of Font Awesome 5!

: The die is cast.

: Vatican Uses Donations for the Poor to Plug Its Budget Deficit - WSJ Only 10% of donations to the …

: I’m really tempted by Shawn Blanc/The Sweet Setup’s 2020 iPad planner. It looks like using my Apple …

: Aviation geeks like to use the abbreviation IFE for “in-flight entertainment.” Pilots know that IFE …

: Wise Man Who Brought Myrrh Thought They All Agreed On A Spending Limit - The Babylon Bee That’s why …

: Wife Delivers ‘State Of The Household’ Address As Soon As Husband Gets Home Each Day - …

: Long Meeting Usually done quick, Tonight’s went twice as long. Sigh. Need better planning.

: I think the greatest life skill that a parent can teach their child is the ability to work/play …

: Finished folding my dresser clothes KonMari style. Where has this method been all of my life?

: I just priced three items between Target and Walmart, and Target was cheaper each time. Impressive.

: Special thanks to all of the delivery workers with FedEx, UPS, and the United States Postal Service …

: Go, Go, Go Started up at dawn, Errands, chores, run, run, run! Man, I’m straight worn out.

: Episode 125: Oatmeal The Snowman We’re back! After a trip, recovery, and a week of sickness, I catch back up with the kids to see …

: Myanmar Leader’s Genocide Defense at U.N. Court Rallies Supporters at Home - WSJ Ms. Suu Kyi’s …

: China Says Students at Xinjiang Detention Centers Have All ‘Graduated’ - WSJ drawing broad …

: My thoughts are turning towards my New Year goals/lifestyle adjustments.

: Everybody Helps - Catholic Husband We can’t all do the same thing, but we can all do something. ➕

: Swiss Fiber TV Service ‘Salt’ Launches Alternative Apple TV 4K Remote Control for …

: Back in Saddle Hard work afternoon. Checking things off, getting done. Ready for the week.

: Book Review: Takedown 📚 I took this book in my bag to the beach over Thanksgiving for some recreation reading. It served its …

: So much to get done today. I’m going to see if the kids will be my helpers again. There’s a cash …

: The new version of Clear to do is getting long in the tooth.

: Making Progress Help from wife and kids, Getting house back in order. Another day, two.

: I replaced a dead light switch in my dining room. After getting the switch out, I noticed that the …

: Nice paint job, bro.

: House Passes Bill To Limit Robocalls - The Onion American Voices Just make it punishable by death. …

: I’m not a guy who likes chapstick, but Burt’s Bees Vanilla Bean is on point.

: Overwhelmed Long trip, messy house. Need to clean up, energy. One day at a time.

: Trump Administration Weighs Putting Amazon Foreign Sites on ‘Notorious Markets’ List - WSJ The …

: Currently reading: The First Commandment by Brad Thor 📚

: In-Person Web Design Client came to town, Months of backlog done in night. Easier when here.

: Google Management Shuffle Points to Retreat From Alphabet Experiment - WSJ I will continue to be …

: Anker makes a great product.

: Once a Tool of the Elite, Metal Credit Cards Now Turn Up Everywhere - WSJ It really did make me …

: Document signing in Apple Preview is the best.

: I really should’ve started taking Flonase a few days before mulching leaves.

: I’m really enjoying my new iPhone wallpaper.

: Experience the power of a bookbook™ - YouTube The best!

: Who Does What at Home? Try Using Business Titles to Divide Chores - WSJ David Gartner, San …

: Handyman Mess It comes no surprise, Handyman left mess in wake. Most of day cleaning.

: Bombshell Testimony Reveals Some People Do Not Like President Trump - The Babylon Bee they all …

: My father-in-law is coming for a visit and my kids are really excited. So excited, in fact, that …

: How hard would it be for iOS to display potential new wallpapers with your current app layout on top …

: The best way to wipe a child’s nose is to sneak up behind them like a ninja.

: I got my class ring resized. Feels great to have clothes (and rings!) that fit.

: I love using my Feedbin newsletter email address to get free resources from blogs. Great way to get …

: Hospital Groups Sue to Block Price-Transparency Rule - WSJ Administration officials have said they …

: Digital Recovery I let some things slide. Hours of digital work. Still behind the curve.

: I recognize only one of the Apps of the Year. How much things have changed.

: Got everything put away from the trip, but still really behind on digital tasks. Errands and …

: A nice memory from Cape May.

: Leaves Have Fallen Returned from my trip, Massive leaf piles in yard. Two hours to mulch.

: Ordering shoes online is the worst.

: Unpacking after a trip is almost as overwhelming as packing.

: Some people get excited for Christmas music. I get excited for Christmas dishes. 🎄

: I took two weeks off of my strict diet and food logging over my vacation. I gained 1.8lbs, well …

: Home At Last The last leg of trip, Always the hardest. Traffic, Tears. Let me get home!!

: Is this trip over yet?

: Thanksgiving Road Traffic Felt smart, early start. Great beginning, but wait, worse! So many people!

: ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Cast Members Clock Into Amazon Warehouse For Mandatory Black Friday Overtime …

: Drivers of the American Northeast: learn some manners.

: End of Trip Friday night packing, The fun has come to an end. It was a nice trip!

: Atlantic dawn.

: Thanksgiving Beach House Little kids running, Tables full of food, people. Thankful at the beach.

: Another stunning sunset.

: Coffee Shop Fun Local coffee shops, Fun to check them all out, drink, All the local brews.

: Just finished my 40th book of 2019. 📚

: Beach & Brew.

: Finished reading: Takedown by Brad Thor 📚

: Humble Service: Leading Your Family as a Stay-at-Home Dad is now available.

: Family Photo Session Eight kids in photo, Hard to get all smiling. One should turn out, tho.

: Afternoon at the beach.

: Out for a walk in town.

: Black Friday on the App Store used to be insane. Those were the days.

: Bloomberg No News - WSJ per a memo Sunday from John Micklethwait, Bloomberg’s editor in chief. “We …

: Walk in Town A nice night out there, Went for a walk in town. Dark, Quiet streets. Lovely!

: I enjoy walking the sleepy streets of beach towns.

: Dreamsicle sunset.

: The day is nearly done.

: Big day tomorrow. A few last tasks to check off my list.

: Y’all got any peacock food?

: Pope Offers Nuclear-Power Caution After Meeting With Victims of 2011 Japan Disaster - WSJ Never has …

: Always Messy Kitchen House full of people, The kitchen is never clean. Easier at home!

: By the Numbers 0%: the amount of influence that Twitter, Facebook, and their advertisers have on me. …

: How a Facebook Employee Helped Trump Win—But Switched Sides for 2020 - WSJ Mr. Barnes said he …

: Beach town sunset.

: I’m glad that I discovered the SSL issues on my book’s website two days before launch. …

: Amazon is ticking me off.

: Episode 124: Spooky Story Felicity tells a spooky story and talks about her adventures at the beach yesterday.

: Saturday at Walmart Do you need some things? Best to not try Saturday. That was my mistake.

: Currently reading: Takedown by Brad Thor 📚

: Made it to the sea.

: Traffic Design Far from perfect plan, Too much traffic, too few routes. Someone please fix this.

: I love when clouds do this.

: Tough Travel Day It’s never easy, Traveling with little kids. Today was just that.

: Nice day.

: Ready to Roll The van is all packed, The house is neat and tidy. Let’s go to the beach!

: I made it through 15 minutes of the first episode of The Morning Show. Apple TV+, like News+ and …

: I’m glad that Congress passed a bill in support of Hong Kong today. The international community …

: The NASA computer from today’s podcast.

: Episode 123: Space Computer I talk to three very happy children about what they’re playing with this morning.

: I’ve just learned about the existence of the organization National Association to Advance Fat …

: I can’t get apps from the Mac App Store to update on macOS Catalina. The download circle shows up, …

: Former U.K. Consulate Employee Says Chinese Secret Police Tortured Him - WSJ He was told to say …

: Garage Work More work on the car, Kids helped, played for three hours. That was really fun.

: How does iExit not have a CarPlay app?!

: What’s the best way to post to @Blot on iOS/iPadOS?

: Now that Castro will sync podcasts to my Apple Watch, I’m ready to get a cellular model.

: Chick-fil-a’s Philanthropy The Chick-fil-a Foundation announced a change in giving strategy for next year, which has sparked …

: Hundreds of Protesters Released From Besieged Hong Kong University: ‘I Feel Lucky to Get Out’ - WSJ …

: Jesus Never Said ANYTHING About Felony Home Invasion - The Babylon Bee These words imply that, if …

: Fonts I love CSS. A bit of work, uniform. Go consistency!

: Poverty - Catholic Husband Donating to a food pantry, or making a financial contribution to a …

: Moon shot.

: Fonts are fun.

: Nurse at my appointment, like she’s doing me a favor: “I’m going to see if I can get the doctor to …

: Now that I’ve standardized footers across my websites, I’m turning my attention to my web fonts. I’d …

: Ahead of Schedule Only the first time, Two days ahead of schedule. Very impressive.

: More EU Nations Seek to Expand Aviation Taxes - AirlineGeeks.com the European Commission …

: U.S. Struggles to Crack Down on Chinese Efforts to Recruit Scientists - WSJ While association with …

: It’s interesting to see all of the backlash to the current smoking public health emergency. I’m not …

: New Babysitter Old one went to school, First time with the new. Kids love, Will hire again.

: What’s the rule on hot fixes in production? Oh, right, never try it on your secondary computer …

: After over two years of no analytics on my websites, I’ve decided to go with Fathom. I like that …

: Walmart Grocery is starting to make me take most of my stuff back to the store when there’s an …

: Taking a look at web fonts again. Nice to see that Hoefler & Co. have made some value-added …

: Busy Weekend Ahead So much to get done. Will need to enlist my kids. Should be a good time.

: Walking in the Cold My early morning walks are always tested by the heat of summer and the cold of winter. I think that …

: I used to be a double Windsor man, but have apparently transitioned to a single. It must have …

: Browns Star Myles Garrett Attacks Steelers Quarterback With Helmet - WSJ “I made a mistake,” …

: Lawmakers Ask Watchdog to Probe Case of FBI Source Found Dead Overseas - WSJ “We continue to have …

: Episode 122: Sharks It’s Friday morning, and if you were looking to increase your knowledge about sharks, you’ve found …

: U.S. Presses South Korea to Pay More for Military Alliance - WSJ North Korea said… …

: Elizabeth Warren’s Tax Plan Would Bring Rates Over 100% for Some - WSJ investors would also pay a …

: Home Improvement A two year issue, Will take two weeks to fix up. I miss my bathroom!

: Amazon Returns at Kohl’s Accepting Amazon returns in store is a brilliant business move by Kohl’s. Their CEO, on a recent …

: Whistleblower Alerts Adam And Eve That God Withholding Knowledge Of Good And Evil From Them - The …

: Few smells in the kitchen are as good as butter and onions sautéing. 🧄🧈

: I guess the team at Logi reads my blog. Getting HomeKit Secure Video enabled now.

: Google Analytics Alternative - Fathom Analytics Giving you access to this service means that they …

: The Banality of Impeachment - WSJ they are turning impeachment into a routine political weapon, and …

: Chick-Fil-A Employee Throws Down Staff Which Turns Into Snake Eating Popeyes' False Serpents - The …

: Errands Close Together Four stops of errands, Most across street from other. Annoying car seats!

: The 1905 Collection at Jos. A. Bank is excellent.

: My barber spent more time talking to me about my weight loss at my haircut than my doctor did at my …

: Amazon returns at Kohl’s makes me mad at Amazon AND Kohl’s.

: My son’s pumpkin had an Easter egg on the back this year: an angry robot that he designed.

: Wipr FAQ Recent versions of Safari have Intelligent Tracking Prevention, which is a cool but …

: Next in Google’s Quest for Consumer Dominance—Banking - WSJ The company will have to convince a …

: Book Review: No-Drama Discipline 📚 I really enjoyed reading The Whole Brain Child last year by these authors. In many ways, I treat …

: The Ordinary People Who Brought Down the Berlin Wall - WSJ He gathered his men and said, in effect, …

: Blood Draw Son had some blood drawn. Quiet, pale, flush, then sick. Yikes! He got over it.

: Finished reading: No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your …

: Biggest U.S. Milk Company Dean Foods Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - WSJ consumers’ decadeslong …

: Nice to be in the library. 📚

: It’s the middle of November and I’m still waiting on HomeKit Secure Video and HomeKit routers.

: Bug in Facebook App Accesses the Camera in the Background - MacRumors Facebook vice president of …

: It took FedEx SmartPost six days to move a package 200 miles. It passed within five miles of my …

: I spent quite a bit of time on my retreat this weekend thinking about the best way to use my …

: Lazy Journalism I can’t stand lazy journalism, especially when it fails to provide consumers even the least bit of …

: How to Have a Recovery Day With the Apple Watch – Shawn Blanc Play, Mind & Body, Flexibility, …

: Indoor climate control is a wonderful thing.

: Veterans Day Scourge of global war, A day to thank those who fought, For a noble peace.

: Google’s Secret ‘Project Nightingale’ Gathers Personal Health Data on Millions of Americans - WSJ …

: Service It’s troubling that many merchants and employers no longer follow the Federal Government in closing …

: Apple Arcade is not for me.

: Return to Home A nice, restful break. Recharged, now ready to serve. Hello, family!

: Retreat Experience This past weekend, I went on a retreat at a local retreat center. It was my first private retreat in …

: A Time Apart No screens to distract, No responsibilities. The peace of retreat.

: 2019: A Banner Year By almost every measure, this has been a fantastic year for me and my family. It seems that so many …

: Start of Journey Set off into dark, A quiet time for myself. The retreat begins.

: On Retreat It’s been eight years since I made my last silent retreat. At a retreat house on the banks of the …

: YouTube video title by Business Insider: Why Coca-Cola Invented Fanta in Nazi Germany. Desperate.

: Blackouts, Fires, High Gas Prices: Who Wants to Live in California Today? - WSJ Long known as the …

: Parents: If you’re in need of a digital thermometer that actually works and is consistent, I can …

: HVAC installers will be here to put in a new furnace. They were supposed to be doing an installation …

: Space Birthday Cake A popular treat, Chocolate cake, made like space. Makes a nice breakfast!

: I need to get groceries tomorrow, but HVAC installers will be here early putting in a new furnace. …

: Store intentionally puts light-up toys and candy by the cash register, only for the manager to …

: Road Rage I love that I can go out and run errands while everyone is at work and school. No one likes traffic, …

: Car Windows Down Beautiful fall day, Drove around with windows down. Nice experience!

: UPS delivered the final paperback proof of Humble Service this afternoon. Everything looks great! …

: I’ve been having issues with iCloud Drive for the past day or so. It’s great when it …

: Episode 121: Last Day We go outside to blow bubbles and discuss why today is a special day.

: I don’t think that Starbucks coffee is all that unique. When consumed without sweetener, it’s a bit …

: Annual Wellness Visit I went in today for my annual wellness physical. I don’t think it’s common for men of my age to …

: Why did they make Snoopy in Space into 12 small episodes? Each episode is only eight minutes long. …

: Crazy Day I like early starts. Plans came together, then broke. Never boring, though.

: Now that I’m done with my book, I can move on to some other projects. I started with my site …

: ‘The Onion’ Announces New Nationwide Literacy Program Encouraging Kids To Read ‘The Onion’ For An …

: Visa Introduces New Preloaded Debt Card - The Onion The debt card offers something for all our …

: 4 Times Mark Cuban Begrudgingly Offered A Contestant A Deal On ‘Shark Tank’ Because The Contestant’s …

: Medicare-For-All Worries Seniors Who Want To Keep Medicare’s Quality And Efficiency All To …

: iCloud/Apple is so bad at contact photos. I spend so much time aligning and arranging the photos, …

: Daughter just crashed with a fever at 102. Poor little girl. Kids are so cute when they’re sick.

: I bought a FontAwesome 5 license during their Kickstarter back in 2017. I finally got to use that …

: What a crazy morning. I feel really behind/overwhelmed. Busy afternoon, too!

: One Bucket I love to budget, or at least I love managing my budget. For years, before YNAB, I’d budget by using …

: Footer Delight A goal now achieved, Unified footers on all! I am now at peace.

: I am the king of my footer.

: Dealing with 3rd Party sellers in the Amazon Marketplace is just the worst.

: California Incredible news coming from the Pacific Coast. The massive, extended rolling blackouts, wildfires, …

: Photos in iOS13 is great. I love how it surfaces old memories, like the time I took Alison flying in …

: Middle daughter woke up sick. There goes today’s schedule! I write about this kind of thing …

: This picture of newly-built 737 MAX aircraft on the ramp by Lindsey Wasson for Reuters is really …

: AirPrint is one of the best utilities ever.

: Eight years of tracking, over just like that.

: Roger Stone Trial Likely to Be a Spectacle - WSJ Contacted for comment, Bruce Rogow, Mr. Stone’s …

: Afternoon Shopping Eight stops today, Getting supplies for our trip. Fun time together.

: Cool clouds as we ran errands this afternoon.

: Just witnessed OfficeMax charge a really old man to scan and email two sheets of paper. No class!

: Book interiors of Humble Service have been delivered to Apple and Amazon. I ordered one more …

: I love when Apple breaks their own software with OS releases and then doesn’t fix it. iTunes …

: Standing Behind Your Product We bought a new set of flatware in late August. We really like the set, especially the weight and …

: Ready to Publish Book finally done! Ready to be released, soon! Feels just like it should.

: Just complied the files of the First Edition of Humble Service. Six months of work, five rounds of …

: Fitbit will give you all of your data in CSV format, but only in 31-day increments. What a bunch of …

: I hit my weight goal. Now what? It’s been nearly nine years since that cold, winter morning when I stepped on the scale and saw a …

: Mixing cream is delightful to watch. ☕️ 🎞

: I have a two week vacation coming up at the end of the month. Once I finish up Humble Service and …

: Alternate heating source.

: No Heat for Days Bad news for us, folks. Heater broken til Thursday. Time to bundle up!

: Just a bit further now.

: For three books, I’ve been doing my editing all wrong. Now I know for #4!

: Recipe Behind Coca-Cola’s Milk Success: Less Sugar, More Protein - WSJ While regular milk has 8 …

: I went into BestBuy to get new AirPods. They rang me up at full price, so I had to price match them …

: Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party Fires Election Warning at Boris Johnson - WSJ described British Prime …

: Goodbye, Fitbit After rumors swirled last week, Google announced today that it will be acquiring Fitbit in the …

: Apple Watch Competition to Grow as Google Plans Its Own Wearables Following Fitbit Acquisition - …

: Super Busy Day Heater, internet, Both out. Deliveries, food, Workmen stopping by.

: Grilled to perfection. 🔥🥩🔥 🎞

: Looking good. 🥩

: Cooking up a little red wine butter for tonight’s ribeyes. 🍷🧈🥩

: Boy Scouts to boost annual youth fees by more than 80% - CNBC As of Jan. 1, the annual membership …

: Book Review: Humble Service 📚 This is my latest book, I’m currently wrapping up my final round of edits. It’s a guidebook for …

: Walmart Grocery Delivery is not ready for prime time.

: Halloween trick-or-treating at Mommy’s office was a great success.

: Still on hold. 50 minutes later, ISP is only now reporting an outage.

: The ISP hold music pauses every few minutes to remind me that I’m a valued customer. After 37 …

: When is my ISP ever NOT experiencing unusually high call volume? 25 minutes on hold and …

: Tim Cook says AirPods Pro are complementary to AirPods, not replacements I would guess that one, …

: Downstairs heater is broken. Got down to 65 degrees last night. 🧊

: Final Read Five rounds of edits, One last read through for typos. Can see light at end!

: Finished reading: Humble Service: Leading Your Family as a Stay-At-Home Dad by Chet Collins 📚

: Twitter to Ban Political Ads - WSJ Paying to increase the reach of political speech has significant …

: Apple Watch Sleep Watch as sleep tracker, Have a plan, app to record. Need to get past bulk.

: I guess tonight’s the night I upgrade to Catalina.

: Very close to finishing my final round of edits. Down to the wire with release four weeks away. This …

: I’m glad this Fitbit/Google rumor came up now. I got a Fitbit tracker just a few weeks ago after …

: Texas Luring Jobs Away From California With Promises Of Electricity - The Babylon Bee Newsom was …

: Episode 120: BenedictCast Benedict takes over as host in today’s episode.

: There are very few solid road trip planning tools out there these days. 🗺

: It’s the most important meal of the day. ☕️

: Book Review: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold 📚 Wow. What an incredible book! Written in 1966, at the height of the Cold War, spymaster novelist …

: Caught Back Up Diligent work day, Things app is empty. Success! Now to enjoy week.

: Music handoff to HomePod is awesome.

: Google is reportedly trying to buy Fitbit - The Verge Google and Fitbit declined to comment to …

: Two Hours of Peace Since finishing Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism this summer, I’ve been thinking a lot about my …

: Exhausted Nine hours of work, Wore me out! Slept in, took nap. Yikes, now I’m behind!

: Spooky. 🎃

: Trump Moves Closer to Ending Another Post-Cold War Treaty - WSJ President Trump has signed a …

: Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Is Dead, Trump Says - WSJ Baghdadi Killed Some of His …

: Happy Sunday!

: Fall Car Detailing It comes twice a year, Full car clean and wax. Hard work, Stunning results. Wow!

: I mean, who’s going to give Kevin an award? Dunkin Donuts? Michael Scott 🍩

: Finished reading: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré 📚

: Bishops Ask Pope Francis to Allow Married Priests in the Amazon - WSJ the bishops asked the pope to …

: That’s a mirror finish.

: Nine hours of work and both cars are back in service. I did full exterior and interior detailing …

: Three hours in and the van is compounded, polished, and waxed. Now to turn my attention to the …

: Head Hurts Need to clean the van, But head hurts. Shoot, will do soon. Long day tomorrow.

: Apple Pay at the gas pump is awesome. ⛽️

: Closed on Sunday, You my Chick-fil-a From Closed on Sunday by Kanye West

: School During Day Not finished, girls up! Had to do school with all up. Actually went well.

: I’m taking the van out of service this afternoon for it’s semi-annual deep cleaning & wax. A big …

: Afternoon Swim Afternoon lessons, Play while the other one learns. Baths, dinner, then bed!

: Ghost Town 🍿

: Twelve years since I published the first episode of my first podcast, ChetRadio. The podcast is long …

: Morning Adventure Not too hard to do, A few errands, morning gone. A nice change of pace.

: Diplomat Draws ‘Direct Line’ Between Ukraine-Aid Holdup, Trump’s Push for Probes - WSJ Except I …

: Apple and I have very different ideas of what “pine green” looks like.

: Episode 119: Splashbot Benedict has lots to say today, especially about the robot he just had delivered.

: It’s hard for Russian trolls to deceive you when you get your news from accredited news …

: Teeth Cleaning Semi-annual, Scraping teeth clean. Not much fun. Maybe I’ll floss now.

: Afternoon.

: Small Island Of Uncultured Savages Rejects America’s Gracious Attempt To Introduce Them To …

: Reaching A Goal - Catholic Husband I was six months out of college, living on my own, and suddenly …

: Busy Weekend Adventures yester, To-dos today. In motion! Ready for Monday!

: Episode 118: Sunday Fort The kitchen has turned into a construction zone.

: Editing is my least favorite part of the process. I know I’ll treasure the work more if I go through …

: Fake Pumpkin Patch It was pretty fake, Hay ride to pumpkins, in corn. Oh well, kids were glad.

: Hanging out in the pumpkin patch.

: Saturday morning breakfast is a special time. 🍳🥓☕️

: So many more edits to make on my new book. Way more work than I was expecting, but I need to get …

: Florida’s Reform Momentum - WSJ Opinion The first cohort of voucher recipients is 71% black and …

: First Quarter Kindergarten In blink of an eye, First quarter is over. Wow, So much growth is seen!

: Goodnight, Sun.

: Super Size Me 🍿

: Another friendly robot by Benedict, along with the sun and moon. Also, those extra dots on the moon …

: Episode 117: Let’s Catch Up It’s been a disruptive month. Let’s get you back up to speed.

: Done with Benedict’s first quarter of Kindergarten. Time to fill out his report card, which seems …

: Naps for All They deserved spankings. Instead, they were given naps. Peaceful afternoon.

: Happy International Credit Union Day! 💵

: Youth Suicide Rate Increased 56% in Decade, CDC Says - WSJ Some mental-health experts suggest that …

: I had to send my wedding ring off to be resized. Feels weird after seven years of continuous wear.

: When all three kids end up in time out at the same time, you know an afternoon nap is in order.

: Currently reading: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré 📚

: LeBron James Says Rosa Parks’s Bus Protest ‘Could Have Waited A Week’ - The …

: Oppressed Chinese Citizens Apologize To NBA Players For Disrupting Their Difficult Week - The …

: Phone’s Primary Use Back to drawing board. I think health, fitness, some comms. Let’s see how this …

: I need to seriously buckle down and do the final read through of Humble Service and get it off to …

: Leaky Shower Plumber came, found leak. Extensive water damage. Not my problem, tho.

: Blank by Cotton Bureau is a great shirt. It’s too bad the business line didn’t work out for them.

: LeBron James Spoke Carefully—Until the NBA’s Crisis in China - WSJ said Houston Rockets general …

: In all of e-commerce outside of Amazon, Jos. A. Bank stands apart in their ability to fulfill and …

: Cold, Grey Day Area showers, Grey clouds hanging low in sky. I love October.

: I don’t find Slack to be particularly intuitive.

: The International 🍿

: Interest Rates Are Falling—but Your Credit-Card Rate Could Be Going Up - WSJ rates on private-label …

: I love October.

: I forgot how wonderful it is to climb into a super-cooled bed on an autumn evening.

: The Importance of Self-Care - Catholic Husband Opening up that time has been critical to my success …

: Backlog Worked hard through the day. Every task, checked off, done. Ready for Monday!

: Book Review: Start with Why 📚 I found Simon Sinek’s TED talk back in the early 2010s engaging. I was slow to pick up this book, …

: Workout buddy.

: Finished reading: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek 📚

: On the Road Gone from home all day, Events, errands. Now I’m tired. Long to-do list. Sigh.

: Shots Not quite kid approved. Flu shots for the lot of them. It’s better this way.

: The FBI Lost Our Son - WSJ Agent Waters asked the Reillys to persuade the Journal not to print …

: Gripen - Always combat ready - YouTube I’ve always admired the way that European air forces can …

: World War II Drama ‘Masters of the Air’ Will Be Apple’s First In-House Apple TV+ …

: Kids playing, cold weather outside, heavy rain all morning, Olafur Arnalds playing on the HomePod, …

: Made it through flu shots for all three kids. The relational damage done is yet to be determined.

: Nothing is more empowering for a reader than setting down a bad book, unfinished, never to return.

: Difficult Errands Clothes shopping with kids. Prefer to do with wife. But, I can do alone.

: Dealing with Amazon is necessary in order to get my books printed and in the market. But like any …

: Book Review: The Millionaire Next Door 📚 As a Dave Ramsey listener of eight years, I’ve heard time and again the statistics that Dave uses …

: I reported a street light out yesterday online and got an email today saying that it was fixed. I’m …

: There are very few situations as a stay-at-home dad that get me frazzled. Taking three little kids …

: Apple Pulls Hong Kong Protest App From App Store Following Chinese Criticism - MacRumors Apple …

: Dual Karate Daughter wanted try, Giddy the whole time. Bro liked. Might make this a thing.

: There’s an option in Safari 13 on macOS to not print headers/footers on a website. I …

: Hello again, morning chill. 🍁

: Goodbye, Lizard Out of fireplace, Living on mantel. Nope. Trapped, Released into wild.

: PG&E to Cut Power for Nearly 800,000 Customers Due to Wildfire Risk - WSJ The shut-offs are set …

: Cleaning day is a busy one.

: I have a hard time accepting that Purdue Pharma is solely culpable for the opioid epidemic in the …

: Lizard Visitor Once in fireplace, Now lives on mantel. Kids watch, Report. A free pet.

: Crazy year for Apple releases.

: Read A Book - Catholic Husband Many of us haven’t read a single book since our formal schooling …

: Fall may have started a few weeks ago, but it has only just arrived. 🍁

: Raccoon Visits Grill Grill grease trap, undone. A tempting target, raccoon. No damage, now clean!

: The Bourne Ultimatum 🍿

: Thirty-Five Books An ambitious goal, Accomplished today. Books read, Ideas and fun.

: The Bourne Supremacy 🍿

: Book Review: Saint Francis of Assisi 📚 I’ve read quite a few books about the life of St. Francis of Assisi in the past two years. These …

: I completed my 2019 Goodreads Reading Challenge with 35 books read. A full list with links to my …

: Episode 116: Swimming Lessons We’re back from Benedict’s swimming lesson, with Felicity scheduled to start next week. I talk to …

: Currently reading: No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your …

: Incredible Devotion: This Tibetan Monk Remembers To Do His Meditation App Almost 5 Days A Week He …

: Finished reading: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy by …

: Dishes Overflow Counters and sink, full. Running out of kids plates. Well, Need to run a load.

: Dreamsicle sky.

: I just found an Apple Music exclusive concert with Ludovico Einaudi. Video discovery in Apple Music …

: Another day, another robot. Meet Typebot. 🤖

: I just blew my kids’ minds with a timber hitch knot. All these years later, I’ve still got it.

: Eight and a half years since setting the goal, I’m now 12 days away from hitting my target weight.

: Morning Coffee Time After breakfast time, Kids play. I drink coffee, work. Great routine to start.

: The Bourne Identity 🍿

: Finished reading: Saint Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton 📚

: The Red Meat Rethink - WSJ | Opinion Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health warned that the …

: Book Review: Mutiny on Board HMS Bounty 📚🚸 This was one of my favorite books growing up, so I was glad to share it with my kids. I read it …

: It’s import to thoroughly wash shrimp before eating.

: The Chaos of Weather Forecasts - WSJ If the weather forecast is wrong, we might be tempted to blame …

: The dense app grid on iPadOS is too much for me, but you can’t get Today View on the home …

: Episode 115: Evil Block Villain As I wrapped up breakfast, Benedict called me into the playroom to record this episode.

: Currently reading: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy by …

: Final Publishing Stage Final layouts, done. One more proof to check, ordered. Then, send to market!

: Book Review: The Art of War 📚 I’m not a military scientist or historian, but I do enjoy reading military history. The Art of War …

: Copy edits complete. Time to compile and get another proof. Just a few more things to do before I’m …

: Naps are on the agenda for the afternoon.

: Is there a better team than Micro.blog & MarsEdit?

: Finished reading: The Mutiny on Board HMS Bounty by William Bligh 📚

: Winter will be here before we know it. ❄️

: Finished reading: The Art of War by Sun Tzu 📚

: The fog descends.

: My neighbors waste no time decorating for Halloween. 🎃

: Massive Clean Up So much left undone, Kids engaged. Clean up squad, go! Done before dinner!

: Slow cooker recipes are perfect for cleaning day. 🥘

: Lunch time and the first load of laundry is just now coming out of the dryer. Not great. 🧺

: Episode 114: Time to Get Cleaning We interrupt the cleaning day already in progress to bring you this podcast.

: Piling On: Lysol Is Following Microsoft’s Lead With A Series Of Ads Absolutely Dunking On MacBooks - …

: I love how iOS 13 lets me save screenshots to Files.app, and by extension, my desktop. Having access …

: I got my copy edits back in the mail yesterday. Just a little bit more work to get Humble Service …

: Sick Day Dad is sick today, Not a good situation. Kids were quite sweet, though.

: Self-Awareness - Catholic Husband Curiosity is a wonderful gift, and a strong sense of …

: Day One Journal Six months passed again, Time to print up my journal. Life preserved, in print.

: Jack Reacher 🍿

: Before 737 MAX, Boeing’s Flight-Control System Included Key Safeguards - WSJ Pilots of the (KC-46) …

: Currently reading: The Art of War by Sun Tzu 📚

: The California and Meridian watch faces on Series 4 are really excellent.

: Book Review: Rebel Yell 📚 Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was a significant leader in the Confederate Army in the opening years of …

: This mug makes me happy.

: Driving in Silence Rare to drive alone, Classical music, quiet! A nice change of pace.

: I’ve been playing endlessly in my test-blog sandbox. There are so many great features that I can …

: I always think that I should do my physical jobs for the day first, followed by my office work. …

: A nice sunrise to start the weekend.

: Fading Daylight Used to wash cars, mow. Less light now after dinner. Winter is coming.

: There’s really not a good emoji for Haiku.

: My house smells like the Hershey’s Chocolate factory tour. 🍫

: Won’t be long now.

: I feel a chocolate torte coming on. 👨🏻‍🍳

: Currently reading: Saint Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton 📚

: Transformation - Catholic Husband The same elements that contribute to an improvement in physical …

: Size Small Ordered new jacket. Swam in a medium. Huh? Guess I’m a small man.

: On this day last year, I had finished reading my 22nd book of 2018. Today, I just finished my 31st. …

: Finished reading: Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson by S.C. …

: Hitting your reading goal is attainable if you can budget an hour per day to it.

: I am thoroughly convinced that standard clothing sizes have gotten bigger over the past decade.

: Book Proof Have proof of new book, All work, bound and printed. Nice! Time to finish up.

: The paperback proof of my new book just arrived. I always love the experience of seeing my work in …

: My autumn magnet game is strong.

: Okay, Audio Sharing is really cool.

: Bad week to be a CEO WeWork’s Adam Neumann Steps Down as CEO The company’s founder will remain nonexecutive …

: Backyard Rainbow Afternoon storm rains, Brought a low rainbow in yard. Kids! What a cool sight!

: Real estate photographers are misleading.

: We had the luck of a little rainbow appearing low over our backyard during a thunderstorm.

: Episode 113: School Day We just finished our school day, but this podcast was interrupted by an impromptu nap.

: Feedbin now offers read later capabilities called Pages. The official app also has a built in share …

: Big day.

: Trial and Breakthroughs CSS galore, Problems finally resolved. Total perfection!

: Whenever I finish a big customization with my Micro.blog design, I like to write up a blog post and …

: Ummm, where did iCloud Tabs go in iOS 13/Safari 13?!

: Changing Your Site Logo in Dark Mode: A Better Way A few weeks ago, I wrote about a method that I used to swap out my site logo in dark mode. In that …

: Currently reading: Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson by S.C. …

: Sometimes, the best solution is the simplest. I had no idea that I could class specific links. That …

: I had an idea this morning while getting ready for the day. What if I used a custom div and the CSS …

: Almost a week of unsweetened coffee. I was missing a real treat! ☕️

: I have two HomeKit garage door openers. Siri in iOS 13 CarPlay always helpfully offers me the wrong …

: Goodbye, Summer It went by so quick. Ready for my favorite! I prefer the cool. 🍂

: Book Review: How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk 📚 We bought this book last year, along with the Whole Brain Child series. The title is tantalizing, …

: Nice day for a walk in the park.

: One of my favorite weather phenomena.

: Finished reading: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber …

: I got a new bow tie with a logo in the print. Apparently they didn’t have anyone who knows how to …

: Matt Maher on the HomePod while we eat breakfast and get ready for Mass. This is a fantastic Sunday …

: Good morning.

: A Picture is Worth A year’s worth of work, Healthier than five years past. The pic says it all.

: Whenever a website asks me for my Twitter or Facebook URL, what’s to stop me from just putting my …

: Might be the Best iOS 13 feature.

: Kiko Footer I spent some time this week tweaking my footer. I want to spread the word about Micro.blog, but in a …

: There’s a ton of health information on the Internet, but much of it is spurious. It’d be …

: Blog Hacking So many changes, Refining a great look, feel. Fun to solve puzzle.

: I’m pleased with my updated footer.

: It’s been five days since I implemented my iCloud Mail spam rule. Not a single spam email has made …

: The bottom toolbar for email in Mail.app on iOS 13 makes zero sense.

: I was expecting a slew of news releases from companies about HomeKit routers & secure video …

: iOS 13, Apple’s Latest iPhone Update, Is Out—Just Be Cautious - WSJ This article was published four …

: At this point, I really should be more thorough in testing web design on multiple platforms. Fixed …

: The Activity rings complication on watchOS 6 moving beyond completion is throwing me for a loop.

: Apple Update Day A brave explorer, Updating on day one. Fine, But no parity.

: Buying shoes online is stressful.

: FedEx Pilot Detained by Police in Southern China - WSJ The pilot, a former U.S. Air Force pilot …

: I’m still waiting for Messages in the Cloud for Apple Watch. Is that a thing yet?

: FAA chief says he won’t certify the 737 Max until he flies the plane himself I’m the final …

: Private Planetarium Show Only ones at show, Private lesson, full control. My preferred method.

: Book Review: Church of Spies 📚 This is my second time reading this title. I love WWII/Cold War espionage, and Mark Riebling tells a …

: After Hours-Long Search Through Old Tweets And Podcasts, Activist Successfully Offended - The …

: Currently reading: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber …

: After my positive experience with the Beats Solo 3, I decide to replace my dying first gen AirPods …

: The Postal Service changed their routes and I now have a letter carrier with a personality. And she …

: Paralyzed Man Lowered Through Hole In Roof Of Chick-Fil-A In Hopes Of Being Healed - The Babylon Bee …

: Ready for the planetarium!

: Unsweetened Coffee New experience, Coffee, with no sweetener. Bitter, then quite smooth!

: 📦 FedEx SmartPost Delivery Times: Origin 2 hours from my house: 4 days Origin 3 hours from my house: …

: Apple Arcade looks soooooo good! 🕹

: After three months of trials, I’ve determined that coffee has little to no impact on my migraines. …

: It’s always disappointing when an app’s website doesn’t list pricing.

: It’s hard to buy shoe polish these days.

: I found a vulnerability in Apple’s iCloud spam filters. The technique uses a deprecated Python …

: Grandpa Asks Server If They Can Break A Two - The Onion This is me. I love the $2 note.

: Cardboard Rocket Just a few days left, All three played inside all day. A nice toy for them.

: 120 Days of Keto Keto diets are all the rage this year. At least they were back in December when I was shopping for a …

: Finished reading: Church of Spies: The Pope’s Secret War Against Hitler by Mark Riebling 📚

: Can’t wait to see who ends up buying this house. That’s about a 9’ drop on a grade that’s going to …

: For some reason, iCloud sending spam to my inbox that has a random string attached to my correct …

: ‘Sign In With Apple’ Is Way Better Than Passwords—If You Can Find It - WSJ I’m taking Joanna’s …

: Episode 112: Cactus Puzzle The laundry is running and the folding is done, for now. I took a break from my Cleaning Day chores …

: The Apple Support chat is great, but if you don’t respond in five minutes, it ends. Not very …

: Winter Clothes Wardrobe Pulled out winter clothes, To my delight, they all fit! Ready for Winter!

: The designers over at Zero do an excellent job.

: 50 Things Done A crazy backlog, Things groaned this morning. Worked hard, Now Today is clear!

: Episode 111: Botley Benedict shows off his robot. The girls are grumpy.

: How bad is iCloud spam filtering? An email from 541irvv@avb2mfhg82h20.com with only an image in the …

: I saw the International Space Station on my walk. That was pretty cool. 🛰

: It’s so hard to capture the beauty of the moon.

: Healthy Weight Four years since last done, Back to my healthy weight. Yes! A bit more to do.

: For the first time in five years, I’m not overweight. 🎉

: Moderator Jorge Ramos Asks Candidates How They Would Help Struggling Media Companies With $7.5 …

: I had a nightmare last night that my phone auto-updated to iOS 13.

: Dizzy As A Top Standing still, but wait, Rushing sensation. Hold on! But there is no fix.

: A Most Wanted Man 🍿

: Given my recent weight loss, I’ve ordered a new wardrobe. The first items are arriving today and I’m …

: I love how Canada can start an election campaign just over a month before the Election Day. The …

: Naps Are Wasted I like to take naps. But then, I can’t fall asleep. Naps wasted on young.

: Apple is right to delay headline features that aren’t done. The problem is that it seems that the …

: HomePod Gaining New ‘Ambient Sounds’ Siri Feature This Fall, Radio Station Support …

: Lame Apple Event Nothing to see here, Spec bump, better pics, that’s all. Just a waste of time.

: The super disjointed OS rollout schedule has me spooked. I’ll be taking a very cautious approach to …

: Take a moment to send a thought to Apple employees everywhere who haven’t slept or seen their …

: Dang, I watched the wrong event! I was looking for, “By Innovation Only.”

: Huh, just got a low heart rate alert on my Apple Watch.

: Nice change to the iPhone preorder time. Hard to manage a global rollout that’s convenient for …

: Just a little bit of sacrilege for your Apple event viewing pleasure. One of the characters in the …

: Tim just announced a year of free AppleTV+ with any hardware purchase. I’ve never seen a group of …

: Is anyone else having problems with their Cotton Bureau shirts? I ordered a few of their “on …

: I wonder what the best iPhone Apple has ever made will be like.

: I’ve had beautiful clear skies during my morning walks. If you look closely, you’ll see Orion …

: The smell of fresh cut sweet strawberries in late summer, with the music of Ludovico Einaudi in the …

: Apple Event Eve Not likely to watch, Kids have other plans. But still, Excited to see.

: Take a moment to send a thought to Apple employees everywhere who haven’t slept or seen their …

: You are most welcome here, afternoon rain! 🌧

: Almost time for app update-apocalypse.

: Old Navy Clearance Still real hot outside, Old Navy selling winter. Wow, what a mismatch!

: PSA: The LATCH system only works for kids who weigh less than 40 lbs.

: I’m always struck by the beauty of the night sky.

: Book Finalization So many small tasks, The final touches before, The official launch.

: Spectre 🍿 Relaxing on a quiet movie night.

: Now that revisions are complete, I’m excited to announce my new book: Humble Service: Leading …

: Beats Solo 3 - One Month Later 🎧 Back in July, I got a pair of Beats Solo 3 headphones with our new iPad Air. I wrote a quick 24 hour …

: Saturday morning means swimming lessons. 🏊🏻‍♂️

: The team over at Lose It! do a great job iterating. Frequent updates with noticeable tweeks.

: Adoration An hour, quiet. Meditate, rest, and relax. Perfect end of week.

: The Distraction-Free Phone – The Sweet Setup It’s about only having things on your smartphone that …

: Episode 110: Another Fort Benedict and Felicity worked all morning to build a fort for themselves in the office. I sat down to …

: Apple Music on the web is so cool.

: I reactivated my iCloud email address (that I’ve had since the .Mac days). I switched my …

: More Dark Mode Two weeks left to go, Plenty of CSS fun. Site is looking nice!

: a:text-decoration vs. a:bottom-border. Duh.

: As a reward for picking up all of their toys, my children were each given some bubble wrap to play …

: Changing Your Site Logo in Dark Mode Update: I’ve found an easier implementation that preserves the link function for the dark mode …

: CSS is incredible.

: Vellum App Just heard of Vellum, Mac app that formats your books. So much time is saved!

: Beautiful evening for a walk.

: Two news stories I’m tired of hearing about: Brexit 737 MAX

: Dishes, like laundry, can only be neglected for so long.

: Episode 109: Lucy Speaks The kids are playing in the playroom and Lucy really wants to join in on the podcasting.

: So Drowsy Cannot stay awake, A nap should be in order. Kids can’t be trusted.

: Apple Watch sleep tracking revealed: sleep quality, battery, more - 9to5Mac When wearing the Watch …

: The state of gaming on macOS is really sad. Almost every game that I bought on the MAS in the last …

: White Supremacy and Abortion Bill McGurn, writing for his Main Street column in The Wall Street Journal. the clarity of the …

: Goodbye, Summer Labor Day is here, Summer break draws to a close. I prefer Autumn.

: Holding a physical book while reading is deeply satisfying.

: The Fitbit data export is completely useless. What a lousy company.

: Currently reading: Church of Spies: The Pope’s Secret War Against Hitler by Mark Riebling 📚

: I wish I knew how to get my Micro.blog to swap out my logo when a user is in dark mode. I have most …

: Quiet afternoon on the prairie.

: Book Review: Blowback 📚 When I finished editing my newest book, I bought myself the next book in the Scot Harvath series. …

: A delightful sunrise to start my day.

: Seven Seven year marriage, Just the opening chapter. Eighty more to go!

: I have a package coming via FedEx SmartPost. It’s origin was 90 minutes from my house. It was picked …

: Finished reading: Blowback by Brad Thor 📚

: My 5 year old just came in and asked if he could watch Apollo 11.

: Episode 108: Patterns The girls are napping, so I caught up with Benedict at the activity table to see what he was up to.

: I still have the bow tie.

: Celebrating seven years with Alison.

: All Jobs Done Lawn, cars, bath, kitchen, All cleaned in one morning. Thanks, Alison! Great help!

: Watering the flowers by Benedict

: Moana 🍿 Family Movie Night.

: I’m teaching my son how to take pictures. We’ve been learning about framing and the rule of thirds. …

: I clean my washing machine once a month using Oxiclean. I love the smell that it releases.

: I really like my signature.

: Websites Ready Testing is complete, Ready to hit publish. But, I’ll do it later.

: My son drew this delightful picture. The friendly little robot sparks joy.

: Iranian Tanker Prepares to Offload Oil to Syria-Bound Ships - WSJ the tanker was released Aug. 18 …

: Exclusive: Apple’s Tile Competitor Will Include ‘Items’ Tab in iOS 13’s Find …

: Preparing major updates to my websites this weekend.

: Episode 107: Long Weekend The Labor Day weekend is getting ready to kick off. I talk to the kids about their plans for the …

: Carpet Cleaning Necessary job, Wet carpets and kids don’t mix. Let’s run some errands!

: Report: Judas Iscariot Was Seen At Popeyes Shortly Before Betraying Christ - The Babylon Bee Satan …

: Pre-Sale Begins 90 days to launch, Finishing the edits, site. This is the best part!

: Improving Siri’s privacy protections - Apple We hope that many people will choose to help Siri get …

: I didn’t realize that Hallmark owns Crayola.

: I’m adding Structured Data to my websites. Under “Social,” I’m just putting …

: Episode 106: Castle Storms are on their way to our house. Don’t worry though! We’ve just finished construction on our …

: Deliveries scheduled today from all three major carriers: UPS, FedEx, and the United States Postal …

: Big storms to the South lighting up the sky on my walk this morning. Clear skies over me. I could …

: Never cancel on a forecast.

: Keto 100 A strong keto streak, Low carbs, almost no sugar. Now I’m in the groove.

: There’s no such thing as too much goat cheese.

: Firefox is a dream when messing with CSS.

: Few things are more delightful than working on some mundane task only to look up to see an 18 month …

: We had an October sky today. It reminded me that cooler times are on their way! 🍂

: Bit of a traffic jam out there.

: It’s a quiet morning before the storms roll in. ⛈

: Afternoon Play Two tired kiddos, Struggled this morning. But then, They played together!

: Book Review: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 📚🚸 This was our second read aloud book that we did in the car. I think I was assigned this book to read …

: Episode 105: Batman Day It’s Monday morning. I catch up with all of the kids in the playroom to see what they did this …

: I woke up my son, and there was a LEGO brick on his face. I have a few questions.

: Construction crew was out at 5:15am pouring a driveway. Seems a little too early for that.

: Author Site Six years without one. Finally started to build. Can’t wait to publish!

: Besides its users, having no edit button is probably the worst thing about Twitter.

: Productive afternoon. Finally taking the time to build out my author website. All of the effort that …

: It would be nice if Apple had author pages like Amazon.

: If it could go wrong, it has gone wrong.

: A little CSS to start my Sunday morning.

: Errands All Morning Strap in your seats, kids!
Errands all over town. Whew! It wasn’t that bad.

: Currently reading: Blowback by Brad Thor 📚

: It should not be allowed to rain the day after you wash your car.

: It’s great that my phone labels some callers as Spam Risk or Telemarketer, but why would iOS …

: Finished reading: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 📚

: I love two clean cars sitting in a freshly swept garage.

: Book Review: Things Fall Apart 📚 I first read this book as a summer reading assignment in high school before starting my sophomore …

: Up Too Early Body clock mistake, Woke up half hour too soon. Well, I guess I’m up.

: Like their customer support, Tapbots' release notes leaves so much to be desired.

: Finished reading: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe 📚

: I needed to pick up a new garden flag to mark this Back to School season.

: Episode 104: Field Trip Benedict talks about his first field trip of the school year.

: Futile Resistance Why did I avoid?
This book is very good work. How long til release?

: Horrified Trump Learns What Happened To Last Guy Who Called Himself King Of The Jews - The Babylon …

: News Corp Readies News App to Address Publishers’ Concerns About Google and Facebook - WSJ The …

: Oh, wow. Taylor Swift is still around?

: My ISP is offering new customers 2x my internet speed for $25 less per month, permanently. This is …

: Editing on iPad Text selection: hard. Multi-sentence selection: Hard. Stick to the Mac.

: Writing on the iPad is a much easier task than editing on the iPad. iPad OS may change this reality, …

: How to clean your Apple Card - Apple Support Place your card in a slot in your wallet or billfold …

: I’m deleting YouVersion from my phone. I hate how every devotional for dads or men takes on …

: Ludovico Einaudi creates the most beautiful and inspiring music. Another great find thanks to Apple …

: Episode 103: Benedict Learns I catch up with Benedict during his third day of Kindergarten. He shares so of the things he’s …

: Year of Haiku From a humble start, A year of life though haiku. Pause, begin again.

: It’s my Haiku-iversary! On this day last year, I composed two haiku about cleaning my house and I …

: It’s such a relief when a technical hurdle that slowed me down for days is resolved. Finished up a …

: $5/month for Apple Arcade is a decent price point. Much better than I was expecting.

: NetNewsWire 5 for Mac Help: What is RSS? What are feeds? The good part is the part in the middle — …

: First Day of School Today was the day, Son has fantastic teacher! The guy’s a real gem.

: New Evidence Suggests the Real Reason St. Peter Denied Jesus Was Because Christ Healed His …

: The boy is up, let the adventure begin! ✏️

: End of Summer Freedom is fading, School starts in the morning. Well, Those five years went fast.

: Hong Kong is giving the World a master class in how to stand up totalitarianism. 🇭🇰

: Apple Music has a playlist called Classical A.M.. Yes, please! 🎧

: Episode 102: Twas the Night Before School Tomorrow is the big day! I sat down with Benedict to capture his thoughts before he begins his …

: Lawn Crew Sun Mowed the lawn a church. August is not a fun month, But we got it done.

: I like to support small software developers. It is, however, painful when you need technical support …

: Editing Hell Do not like edits, Finished the race, now go run! Publishing is nice.

: Woohoo! First chapter of the book is ready to be copy edited. Nice to hit this milestone. Five more …

: Trump Administration Prepares Sale of F-16s to Taiwan - WSJ sends a strong message about the U.S. …

: I’m working at our dining room table on a laptop. I just pulled my daughter into my lap, and …

: Baby toad. Spotted outside of my garage.

: Episode 101: Breakfast Songs It’s a slow start to our day. I pulled out the microphone at the breakfast table and the kids …

: Journalists of America, please continue your in-depth reporting on back bench freshmen Members of …

: Cathay Pacific CEO Resigns After China Backlash Over Hong Kong Protests - WSJ there would be …

: School starts Monday. ✏️

: No Dinner Options Chicken is spoiled, Grill is out of gas. Well, shoot. Need to go shopping.

: ECB Takes Hacked Website Offline - WSJ contact information of 481 subscribers of the site’s …

: Israel Blocks Visit by Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib - WSJ President Trump, who said allowing them …

: For the current disaster that is the Rap/Country mash-ups, I assign full blame and responsibility to …

: I’ve been informed by the staff at our local planetarium that we no longer need to display our …

: The Onion continues to cover the Hong Kong protests with great journalism.

: Web Design Wednesday Web projects due soon, Need to finish before school. Lots of work, and fun!

: Higher Love by Kygo & Whitney Houston 🎧

: What’s up PHP 7.2?

: Implementing rich SEO meta data is incredibly time consuming.

: What a welcome sight in mid-August.

: Hello, rainy morning! 🌧

: Overwhelm Tons of projects now, Need to sort and organize. Space and time needed.

: Facebook Paid Contractors to Transcribe Messenger Voice Chats - MacRumors Facebook says that while …

: Spending time implementing Dark Mode support on my websites feels like a very good use of time.

: Botox Again Botox injections, Drain me for the rest of day. Will clean tomorrow.

: I used to think that background noise was helpful while meditating. As a dad of three kids, I now …

: The Apple W1 chip makes a huge difference for multi-device headphone usage.

: Way to go, Hong Kong! 🇭🇰

: Afternoon Nap I needed a nap. 
I slept well, day wasted though. It is what it is.

: <img style=“display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;” …

: It’s a delight to wake a little kid up in the morning. ☀️

: Errands Errands run today, Inefficient pattern. Oops. Need better planning.

: I wish my iPhone could adequately take a picture of the moon during the day.

: Beats On Correctly Too tight to have on, Frustrated. Wait a minute! Turned around. Perfect!

: I So Hate Consequences (Live at Capital Studios). 🎵 An absolute treasure to have this song recorded …

: Band of Brothers 🍿

: Revamped Apple Maps Now Available in Texas, Louisiana, and Southern Mississippi - MacRumors Thanks, …

: 10-day email unsubscribe wait periods are garbage.

: Clean Up Day All day spent cleaning, A fair amount of play, too. Back in control, now.

: Book Review: Keep Going 📚 Austin Kleon is an artist who has a real talent for writing. His books are small, short, quick …

: There’s never a space under paintings in a gallery where someone writes their opinion. …

: Episode 100: Confetti I talk to three very tired children about the ChetCast journey thus far. 🎉

: Currently reading: The Mutiny On Board HMS Bounty by William Bligh 📚

: I didn’t know that you can mute feeds in Feedbin. What a nice feature.

: Never Give Up Even in the dark, Hope springs eternal. Darkness is consumed by Light.

: Finished reading: Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad by Austin Kleon 📚

: Thanks, Austin Kleon.

: I tried to build a meditation habit, but it didn’t really click until I connected meditation to my …

: I need a day at home, with no errands to run, to get our life back in order.

: Rush Hour Error Had to make some stops, I’m never out then. The cars! Will not soon repeat.

: Building.

: Everyone’s excited about the rollout of Apple Card and I’m like, who signs up to borrow money at …

: There are a couple of really great patient assistance programs from major pharmaceuticals out there. …

: Just now coming to “hand me down” clothes territory. This is very nice.

: So Much Undone Lost all of my steam. Laundry, dishes await me. Tomorrow is jammed.

: John Hickenlooper Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race One Assumes An informed populace is crucial …

: The Evil Emperor Zurg has arrived. I guess I always figured he would have his own transportation and …

: I always feel a sense of sadness when I have to put a case on my Apple device.

: Episode 99: Zurg Benedict has a new action figure arriving today and I talk to him about his new jobs. Felicity is an …

: I reassigned household jobs for the kids. My oldest was assigned to empty the bathroom trash cans. …

: Olafur Arnalds on my HomePod is one of the most effective treatments for my migraines.

: Sprinklers Need Adjusted Partial lawn mowing. Some areas lush, some dry. Sprinkler adjustments.

: I love the way the afternoon sun hit this cloud.

: If a blog doesn’t have an RSS feed, is it really a blog?

: Sleeping In Problem I like to sleep in, Then I feel behind all day. Best to keep to plan.

: Notifications on macOS are such a mess.

: Currently reading: Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad by Austin Kleon 📚

: First day of swimming lessons. The boy is excited. 🏊🏻‍♂️

: Facebook Shows Who’s Boss by Adding Its Name to Instagram, WhatsApp - WSJ A recurring conclusion of …

: Jack Ryan Did not like at first, The show, that is. It’s not bad. All thanks to Brad Thor.

: Book Review: State of the Union 📚 I was feeling weighed down by the content in my bioethics book, so I decided to hit pause and get …

: Apple Suspends Program That Lets Employees Listen to Siri Recordings for Quality Control, Opt Out …

: Hobby Lobby Review A successful store. Really bad tech, few cashiers. Returns are the worst.

: My 24 hour review of my new Beats Solo 3: QA only tested these on people with small heads or they …

: FTC Says ‘Overwhelming’ Number of Equifax Claims Means Consumers Likely Won’t Get $125 - WSJ you …

: Finished reading: State of the Union by Brad Thor 📚

: Stacks 4 for RapidWeaver is out. Indispensable tool for what is already great software.

: It’s nice to have a laser printer.

: Episode 100 of ChetCast & the completion of a year of haiku. This is a big month for my …

: Episode 98: Elephant Parade I was just cleaning the kitchen when I noticed something strange.

: The lamp of the body is the eye. If your eye is sound, your whole body will be filled with light; …

: Balanced Tires Subtle vibration, Need to balance the tires. Now it’s smooth as glass.

: Fitbit Shares Tumble After Company Lowers 2019 Revenue Outlook - WSJ Smartwatch revenue declined …

: My 5 year old and 3 year old are currently in my bedroom, pretending that it’s our local …

: I wouldn’t go out and buy a pair of Beats headphones. But these were free of charge, so sure, I’ll …

: Delivery services always come later in the day when they’re delivering a package I really want to …

: New Schedule Coming Time to hash this out, New routine for the school year. Goodbye, carefree days!

: It takes FedEx Smart Post 8 days to move a package along a route that takes 12 hours to drive. And …

: Cuban burgers for dinner. Yum.

: I need to take a few hours, sit down, and figure out my priorities. Too many projects with too …

: Episode 97: Special Adventures We forgot to podcast with Gramma and Grampi! I catch up with the kids about all of the fun …

: On Safari My parents were in town this past weekend, and we decided to load up and go to the drive-thru …

: Sad Kids The guests have now left, And the children are sad. No, Nothing can soothe them.

: App organization is a delicate art.

: Remixes Propel Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ to Billboard Chart Record - WSJ Country-rap hit “Old …

: Siri on HomePod can’t give basic flight information. What’s up with that? 🛫

: Equifax Says Cultural Changes Since Breach Make It a Security Leader - WSJ Equifax Inc. wants to …

: I heard on the WSJ Instant Message podcast that the iPhone is the most personal computer ever …

: Drive-Thru Safari Let’s load up the van, Drive thru safari. Hello! Fun time had by all.

: Bank deposit rates are embarrassing bordering on offensive. 🏦

: What a lovely bow tie display.

: It’s nice that all of the Avery templates can be downloaded in Apple Pages format.

: Back to School Shopping The cart is laden, All the supplies that we’ll need. That was really fun!

: When product websites feature the logos of publications that have talked about them, I always click …

: The ecobee is far more complicated than the Nest. I don’t like the forced use of a schedule and the …

: I’m deploying some changes to my network via OpenDNS to block many of the Big Tech tracking …

: Time for some Back to School shopping. ✏️

: Six months of shopping left until Christmas. Don’t worry! Hobby Lobby has you covered for all of …

: McDonald’s Breakfast McDonald’s breakfast, A special treat with Grampi. Kids sure eat a ton!

: At a department store. It’s midday on a weekday, but employees are outnumbering shoppers at least …

: Salmon omelet with harvarti cheese on the menu for breakfast.

: The US Postal Service doesn’t have the most granular tracking, but they’re getting very efficient. …

: Currently reading: State of the Union by Brad Thor 📚

: Play at the Park Just an open field, A great park to throw a ball. The shade was a treat!

: Many of my neighbors have lawn irrigation systems that water the street and not their lawns. …

: Ready for Guests Three days full of work, House is in complete order. I love this feeling.

: My parents are on their way right now for a visit and my son is so excited. I’ve never seen him more …

: It’s hard without a before shot, but there’s room for both cars, full access to all cabinets, and …

: I love the Summer sun. ☀️

: I need a self-cleaning microwave.

: How satisfying is this?

: Garage Order Restored Everything off floor, Mounted and hung on wall racks. A nice difference.

: I’m feeling pretty smug.

: I really should get into the habit of taking before & after pictures for major projects.

: Episode 96: Moon Day and Football I catch up with Benedict about our Moon Day festivities and chat with the kids about our playtime …

: Pixelmator Pro is a fantastic app. I’m a bit perplexed that they don’t have type on a curve yet.

: Poll: 97% Of Americans Support Taking People Who Violate Express Lane Limits And Launching Them Into …

: 3M is an incredible company.

: Garage Organization Bike rack, tool rack, Bring some order to garage. Two hours, big change.

: Working in the garage into the late evening is a lot of fun.

: Customizing Your Hosted Podcast Title and Artwork Micro.blog offers a podcasting plan to add on to your blog subscription. This is a great feature …

: Just getting a letter from the IRS causes my heart rate to spike. Even if it’s good news, I still …

: Glad to see that they’re still making these.

: School Prep One month to go, yikes! Afternoon getting ready, Productive Sunday.

: I guess I’m building shelves this afternoon.

: Email aliases on your own domain are amazing.

: Just a month until my son starts school. So much to get done! 🎓

: Moon Landing Capture my son’s mind, He really likes Neil. A friend. Growing scientist?

: “Daddy, Neil Armstrong has never been to the moon before. Do you think he’s afraid?” - My 5 year old …

: Apollo 11 🍿

: Happy Moon Day! 🌖 🇺🇸

: Push Mower Mowed the lawn at church. Had to use a push mower. What a punishment!

: Just placed my first Field Notes order.

: My kids are loving the fruits of summer. 🍓🍉🍑

: When It Comes to Taxes, Sometimes It Pays to Say ‘I Don’t’ - WSJ But they aren’t married and say …

: Overdue Car Wash Three weeks with no wash, Plenty of dust, dirt, and bugs. Repeat every week.

: Mussels at home is about $2.50 per plate. Economical eating right there.

: Book Review: The Magician’s Nephew 📚🚸 I believe that I read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe in 8th grade, but I’ve never read the …

: Outside Toys New toys to play with, Running all over the yard. Need new storage things.

: Currently reading: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 📚

: I’ve settled on using OpenDNS for network content filtering with iOS parental controls for …

: My new default activity when I’m waiting (car mechanic, kids activities, etc) is reading. Much more …

: El Chapo Sentenced to Life in U.S. Prison - WSJ Mr. Guzmán spoke at length to the judge for the …

: Episode 95: Play Ball! The kids and I go outside to play with some new toys.

: 5 Ways to Get Around Parental Controls on the Internet - wikiHow Though your first choice should …

: Prime Day It’s Prime Day. Oh yeah? Not really, though. It’s two days. I don’t really care.

: Finished reading: The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis 📚

: The Treasury Department issues beautiful checks. Excellent design work.

: Apparently using Unsplash isn’t as bulletproof as I once thought.

: Covered Playground Went to a new park, Had a sun shade all over. Install everywhere!

: I need to figure out the best macOS program to teach my kids how to type.

: I had all three of my kids up, dressed, fed, and across town in time for an 8:00 am appointment this …

: Change of Plans? A deadline looms near, Should we just throw it all out? Let’s decide this week.

: Dave 🍿 Date night.

: Let the editing commence.

: Book Review: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 📚 This was our first book reading aloud with the children. They did great, but at the end, they were …

: Episode 94: Art Museum I travel to a local art museum and speak with the curator/artist about their collection.

: I love the On This Day feature in Day One. This morning, I began writing an expanded second edition …

: First Draft Done Longest book to day, First draft in five years. Big win! Can’t wait to share it!

: Civilization V > Civilization VI

: Perfect morning weather for my celebratory walk.

: I just finished the draft of my first new book in five years. 40,000 words, all written in Ulysses, …

: First Read Aloud Finished our first book. I think it went well. Some sighs. Will happen again.

: It would be nice if the iPad FaceTime app only showed a history of FaceTime calls like the iPhone …

: Finished reading: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain 📚

: Finishing up small tweaks and testing on dark mode support for my websites. Planning to roll those …

: I’ve updated my Books page to include a listing of books that I’m currently reading. I …

: Busy weekend ahead, but ahead on my task list. That may be because my daughter was playing with my …

: Brilliant sunshine pours into the kitchen as the aroma of coffee fills the air.

: Marie Kondo was right. It’s nice to have pajamas that were bought for that purpose. So much more …

: Web Dark Mode Just some CSS, Given by community. Viola! Dark mode, on!

: The Shawn Blanc writing playlist.

: So close to done, and so ready for it to be over.

: Mailchimp’s free tier is significantly less valuable after their recent feature …

: Episode 93: Benedict’s Feast Day Everyone’s in a good mood, in spite of some troubling events happening at home. Plus, we …

: Now I’m hooked! Setting all of my sites up in Dark Mode!

: Dark Mode in Kiko Theme Special thanks to Andy over at The Dent! After about 20 minutes of work, my site is ready for Dark …

: The Van Returns Home, out of the shop. A bit more work, done next week. All will be well, soon!

: Cotton Bureau makes nice things.

: Controlling My Presence The IndieWeb Summit was held at the end of June in Portland. I didn’t attend, but through my …

: Jury Duty Serendipity Jury Duty ends, After 30 minutes. Hello, Wife! Come on home, please!

: It makes ZERO sense to give the second factor to the device trying to access the account. No way …

: Car Repair Fumble 7AM slot, Wasn’t touched until 5. Oops. Poor experience.

: Currently reading: Catholic Bioethics for a New Millennium by Anthony Fisher, OP 📚

: A quick afternoon redesign on two of my pages. Nice to knock out a quick project with a big visual …

: Book Review: Last Days of the Concorde 📚 It was good to pick up this book in light of the recent 737 MAX incidents. Through the lens of the …

: For its 130th anniversary, The Wall Street Journal published a digital edition of their paper that …

: Seeing the 737 MAX with its wings clipped is sad. I do, however, love the group shots with all of …

: Finished reading: Last Days of the Concorde: The Crash of Flight 4590 and the End of Supersonic …

: I don’t think that all of this criticism of Cook should get under his skin. He has strengths. …

: Episode 92: Woody and Misty My children have been transported to the Wild West.

: Reaching page 100 in a book is always a satisfying milestone.

: Good morning, World.

: Flight Simulator Final flight of day, Preparing to land with son. Joystick disconnects.

: It’s okay to cancel a few items in Things.

: Music Albums Over the last decade, Apple has packaged music services in different ways. From listening to their …

: Sixteen Bags A day in the sun. Sixteen bags of mulch put down. Good curbside appeal.

: Murder Mystery 🍿 Netflix date night.

: Fire this designer.

: Big outdoor yard work day. All kids loved the hours in the sun!

: It would be nice if there was an AppShopper for Apple Books.

: Many Ideas, Little Time Project list grows long. Check one off, three more show up. That’s the way …

: The more that I read, the more that I wish to write.

: Errands, All Day Not the plan to start, In the car all over town. Lots of time with kids!

: Episode 91: Happy Birthday, America Benedict sits down to fill you in on his adventure last night watching fireworks.

: Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

: Fireworks Can’t say I’m a fan, Wife and son went together. Had fun. Excellent!

: Currently reading: Last Days of the Concorde: The Crash of Flight 4590 and the End of Supersonic …

: It bothers me that parents take pictures and record video during activities and events. I don’t …

: Terminology by Agile Tortise is one of the most useful apps I’ve ever downloaded

: Currently reading: The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis 📚

: Book Review: Hero 📚 This is the third book that I’ve read by Meg Meeker this year. I guess my parenting game is getting …

: I detest fake windows.

: iCloud Drive Problems New features to use, Sync services seem to break. Local storage, then.

: Finished reading: Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need by Meg Meeker, MD 📚

: Episode 90: The Chief We’ve had a busy day disrupting the plot of escaping HQ agents. I caught up with the kids before …

: I’m so glad that RapidWeaver continues to maintain support for RSS feeds.

: Currently reading: Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need by Meg Meeker, MD 📚

: Deleting SMS messages on Apple Watch is a pain.

: My iMac is four years old, but you’d never know it. A great machine. Bit of a disappointment that …

: Book Review: The Read-Aloud Family 📚 One of the many benefits that comes with adding a brief review of each book that I finish is that, …

: Working Together Everybody helps, A rule for our home this year. Today, they did! Thanks!

: Nike Nixes ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ Sneaker After Colin Kaepernick Intervenes - WSJ Nike Inc. is yanking a …

: Finished reading: The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids by …

: Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls Recent WSJ Report About Jony Ive ‘Absurd’ - MacRumors The …

: Vatican Hits Back at Attempts to Break Confession Secrecy - WSJ saying the seal of confidentiality …

: Episode 89: Stitch Comes to Town Cleaning day is in full swing, and a Disney character stops by to play.

: Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple, but His Departure Started Long Ago - WSJ But people in the design studio …

: IndieWeb Summit Didn’t go, but hacked! Updated six years of blogs. Good use of weekend!

: It took hours, but I’ve completed my hack weekend. I’m really excited to roll out this …

: Outside Bliss Went on an errand, Met family at the park. We played: smiles, fun!

: Making good progress on my weekend hack. Still several more hours to go before I’m ready to roll out …

: Episode 88: Zachbot Army A nice Saturday morning takes a turn for the worse.

: I’m not attending the Indie Web Summit this weekend, but I am participating remotely! I have …

: Day Disrupted Morning: son wakes up. Oh, my. Time to call doctor. Whew! Not a big deal.

: It’s annoying that seeing full reviews in Apple Maps requires you to have the Yelp app. I refuse to …

: Pharmacists love staples.

: The point of having primary care is so that they can help you avoid unnecessary Urgent Care/ER …

: A key to a healthy reading habit is to be curious enough to read a variety of subjects and genres, …

: Book Review: Path of the Assassin 📚 My enjoyment of Brad Thor’s Scot Harvath series continues. I picked up this book and finished it a …

: Just A Slab Day started with slab, Now there’s a framed house next door. Impressive craftsmen!

: Architects of the world: a residential structure requires more than one window per side of the …

: Mission Impossible: Fallout 🍿 No matter how many times I watch it, it’s still a great experience.

: I love that my daughter’s default facial expression is to smile.

: Afternoon with Mom Mom came home early, Off to park, errands, the Chick. Daddy took a nap.

: Currently reading: The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids …

: Book Review: Lions of Lucerne 📚 After finishing Spymaster, I had a plan to go back to my nonfiction backlog. But I couldn’t stop …

: Finished reading: Path of the Assassin by Brad Thor 📚

: Reading Too Fast Finished my new book, In one day. Engaging, fun! Now, time to slow down.

: Book Review: Spymaster 📚 Most of the books that I read are nonfiction. I like to spend my reading time exploring new thoughts …

: Episode 87: Three Special Guests Benedict welcomes three of his friends to the podcast. Things take a dark turn.

: Currently reading: Path of the Assassin by Brad Thor 📚

: So Tired Middle of the day, Hard to keep eyes open. Great, Hours until bed.

: Finished reading: The Lions of Lucerne by Brad Thor 📚

: Andrew McMahon is a remarkable storyteller. 🎵

: Website Security Policy SSL is great, When it works. When broken, ugh. Much time lost today.

: Currently reading: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain 📚

: When mailing a letter, I always choose a stamp based on the recipient.

: Book Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up 📚 I was first introduced to Marie Kondo on The RapidWeaver Show. Ben, one of the Realmac bros, brought …

: Book Shopping Went to a bookstore, It was full of people. Great! Best way to book shop.

: Currently reading: The Lions of Lucerne by Brad Thor 📚

: Episode 86: Pigeon Puppet Benedict built a puppet while Felicity & I ran an errand. The kids tell you all about it.

: I spent part of my Saturday morning at a local bookstore with my daughter. We walked through the …

: Finished reading: Spymaster by Brad Thor 📚

: This magnet board sparks joy.

: Friday Night Chores Summer Friday nights, Mow lawn, wash cars. Then, relax. Done for the weekend!

: Finished reading: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and …

: Welcome back, Summer. ☀️

: Morning Errands Loaded the kids up, Drove all over town. Four stops, Home in time for lunch.

: In the last 30 days, I’ve consumed a total of 190 grams of sugar. A 20oz glass of Coke has 65 grams …

: Episode 85: New Car Seat Felicity’s new car seat arrived today, so I caught up with her to get her thoughts on this …

: Book Review: Boys Should Be Boys 📚 A few months ago I read Meg Meeker’s Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. I found that book incredibly …

: A Short Story My son wrote a book, He is creative and proud! Bonus: a good plot.

: Currently reading: Spymaster by Brad Thor 📚

: It took me too long, but I finally registered chetcast.com. Much easier to say and, one year in, I …

: Google is Gone Seven months ago, I wrote about my intention to delete all of my Google services. Without a doubt, …

: Deregulated energy is confusing for newcomers. But once you get the hang of it, it’s awesome. …

: Sometimes life with your credit frozen is a little weird. Changing utilities and couldn’t …

: In technology, users often have to sacrifice product quality & usability for privacy.

: Currently reading: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and …

: Goodbye, Google Nest account is gone, No more Google in my house. Privacy. Freedom!

: Finished reading: Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons by Meg Meeker, MD 📚

: Episode 84: Constellations Another day, another trip to the Planetarium. The kids share what we learned about today.

: One More Light by Linkin Park is a remarkable song in its defense of the dignity of the human …

: Fast and Furious Go, go, go, go, go! On the move cleaning all day. House looks really nice!

: The people of Hong Kong are an inspiration to us all. 🇭🇰

: With the addition of MarsEdit and PDFPen, Setapp’s value proposition is getting very strong.

: Currently reading: Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons by Meg Meeker, MD 📚

: Crazy busy cleaning day. Amazing at how much I can get done when constantly in motion.

: Book Review: Digital Minimalism 📚 This book caught me at the perfect time. Cal Newport’s latest offering is the antidote to the quick …

: Father’s Day Kids in a bad mood, Quiet time for all. I read. Good use of my time!

: Finished reading: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport 📚

: The perfect way to start a Sunday morning. 🎞

: I prefer writing to the sound of rain to any music.

: I’m a repeat past-tense offender.

: Site Launch Day Lots of lead up work, Finally got to “publish.” Nice to see it live.

: I’m so grateful to the thousands of talented photographers who donate their art to Unsplash. …

: Nice day for a swim. 🎞

: It’s a wonderful day to be at the zoo. Warm with a nice breeze. 🦒🦓🐘🦏🐅

: The sky is a magnificent canvas.

: MacOS Dark Mode Turned on for first time, I have been missing out! Whoa! How long till 13?

: Logitech plans to support HomeKit Secure Video with Circle 2 Wired later this year - 9to5Mac Circle …

: Launching a new website tomorrow. That brings my personal total to four. Launched a client one last …

: Dark mode: why was I so skeptical?

: Happy Flag Day 🇺🇸

: Episode 83: Dinosaur Invasion While working on a morning project, I was unnerved by a development in the playroom.

: I’m two days into my digital minimalism detox and my thoughts have much to say. Not sure if I should …

: Sky at first light.

: Pony Tail Girl has long hair now. I did my first pony tail. I would say, decent.

: The afternoon snack menu for the kids: cucumber slices and lemonade. Tastes like summer! 🥒🍋

: Speculators who park domains in hope of a payday make the Internet so much worse.

: Pixelmator is an excellent application.

: A wet/dry electric razor. I had no idea!

: Digital Clean Slate iOS restore, Both devices. A fresh start. This feels like it should.

: It would be nice if iCloud Drive put all of the application data folders into an “Apps” folder like …

: PBS CEO warns App Store crackdown on content for kids forcing it to pull apps these changes will …

: I just finished decimating my installed iPhone/iPad apps. I always forget how much work is involved …

: Digital Detox My quest for digital minimalism has been ongoing for a number of years; Cal Newport just gave it a …

: Let’s Go Outside 75, sun. A beautiful day at park. Let’s do it again!

: Getting ready to sit down and outline my digital detox a la Cal Newport.

: Having your own website is so liberating. I can change the design or any feature whenever I want. So …

: Kids at the park: 🌳🏃🏻‍♂️🧗🏻‍♂️🤸🏻‍♂️🌳 Parents at the park: 📱

: In the pantheon of great song titles, Okay, I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don’t is certainly up …

: Writing is difficult, but I find it easier to accomplish early in the morning, right after my walk, …

: Cleaning Crew Play, then work. Sound fair? Good helpers, many hands, clean. Thanks to my small crew!

: Episode 82: Creative Play The kids had a lot of creative play time today… and I’ve got some serious parenting to do.

: Sprinkler Maintenance Lawn watering time. Check sprinklers. Adjustments. I am very wet.

: Time to check the sprinklers.

: Keto Pizza It’s not quite pizza, More like cheesy bread. Oh well. Fat is delicious.

: Civilization V is so great. Hard to understand how they went so wrong on VI.

: Outdoor Chores In the summer heat, Lawn; cars washed on Friday evening. Exhausting!

: One lonely Google device remains in my house. It’s scheduled to be removed next month. I’m so close!

: Big News Six years in making, We got some wonderful news! New adventure starts.

: I hope that Sign in with Apple will let you forward emails to an address other than your Apple ID.

: Episode 81: Space Roller Coaster We went to the planetarium this morning and there was a small surprise after the movie.

: 75 years since the Allied amphibious invasion at Normandy. So many young men who gave their lives …

: HomeKit Garage Openers Home App: No Response. Ignored, then new batteries. Now they work! Ah, bliss!

: Got my HomeKit garage door openers working again after they were out of service for two months. …

: The omelette is the canvas upon which I create my morning art.

: The Apple Support app is excellent.

: Dealer Service Hell Recall appointment. Thirty minutes of work; nope. Took them three hours.

: Hard to believe that people go to dealership service departments voluntarily.

: Keynote with Kids Hard to listen to, Kids had plenty of comments. Not quite ideal.

: Good things come to those who wait! The .COM TLD for my six year running blog just came available, …

: Can iTunes do even more? What a great bit!

: A 32” display without a stand? That’s called a TV.

: Book Review: The Theft of a Decade 📚 I’ve followed the work and writing of Joseph Sternberg on the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board …

: I’m ready to open all of my new WWDC keynote goodies. 🎁📱⌚️🖥

: Behind the Power Curve Set big reading goal, A bit behind. June, oh no!! Time to play catch-up.

: Episode 80: Volcanoes Are Coming In what may be our final episode, Felicity reports the impending attack of volcanoes on our house. …

: Currently reading: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport 📚

: Foggy Morning Walk Early start to day, Fog rolled in thick. Heavy air. Neighborhood looked cool!

: Finished reading: The Theft of a Decade: How the Baby Boomers Stole the Millennials' Economic Future …

: If you’re concerned about your iOS apps spying on you, a good first step is to delete all of the …

: Italian sausage, garlic, and tomato base to my quiche. Smells as good as it looks. 👨🏻‍🍳

: Ex-Wall Street Lawyer Is Behind Plan to Have Post Office Compete With Banks - WSJ She contends that …

: iPhone Privacy Is Broken…and Apps Are to Blame - WSJ Most are littered with secret trackers, …

: Fog rolls in.

: The Baking Secret I’m new to baking. All you need is: recipe, Dash of confidence.

: At this point, I’m the baker version of an experienced actor going behind the camera. 🧁

: I made a torte for the first time this week.

: Apple should add previous versions of their icons to their iOS apps as alternate icons.

: SXM Spa Channel Soft, melodic sounds, Soothe a pounding head. Relief. Kids don’t like it, tho.

: It’s nice to see all of our nature friends, back in our yard after a winter away. 🐾

: The Spa Channel on SiriusXM is the perfect soundtrack for a migraine.

: Mommy’s Party Repair men at house, But Daddy, we must prepare! Mom’s party tonight!

: Four Day Week What day is it now? I’m so confused. Wife at work, Chores done. What to do?

: WWDC peak leak season is upon us. My kids won’t let me watch the keynote, so I resent them less this …

: Memorial Day To all families, Who gave in the name Freedom, Our eternal thanks. 🇺🇸

: This water looks cool and very inviting.

: Apart from the neighbor’s HVAC unit, it’s a lovely morning. 🎞

: Science Museum Sunday afternoon, No school groups, just families. Perfect visit. Fun!

: Episode 79: Family Work Day I catch up with Felicity to chat about how she participated in our family work day yesterday.

: Quintessential 2019 Problem: I’ve lost the USB cable to charge my soap dispenser.

: Hamburger Hill Veterans Find Peace on Battlefield - WSJ Veterans of both armies shook hands and …

: Huawei’s Yearslong Rise Is Littered With Accusations of Theft and Dubious Ethics - WSJ Along the …

: I watched an owl swoop around my neighborhood on a pre-dawn hunt. Majestic bird. 🦉

: Work Day Garden weeds cleared out, Cars washed, kids played. Hours of fun! Successful work day!

: Busy day filled with accomplishments. Time to light the grill. ⏲

: Stunning start to summer. Great morning with the whole family working and playing outside.

: My omelette game is strong.

: A Whirlwind Day Errands in morning. Chores in the whole afternoon. Awards in the evening.

: So proud of my son tonight. He earned his first belt promotion in taekwando. He’s over the moon. 🥋

: Bike shops have excellent employees. 🚲

: I love the look of a fresh cut lawn.

: We’re living in a golden age of cheese. 🧀

: Big Outdoor Plans Lawn mowed, yard ready. Big outdoor weekend plans. Fun! Nice to be family.

: Military Chain of Command Under New Scrutiny in Assault Cases - WSJ “Ultimately commanders need to …

: If shipping takes more than 2 days, then it isn’t Prime. So stop calling those items Prime, …

: I just emailed a local government representative about an issue covered in our newspaper. It’s …

: There was a considerable fight over who would get to hold these while shopping at Walmart. Many …

: Garbage Disposal Phoenix Removed sink cover, A jammed spoon. Removed, turned on. It works! I am …

: Lunch with Mommy at work. Always a hit.

: My teaspoon measuring spoon made its way into the garbage disposal and got jammed. Didn’t know …

: Garbage Disposal Death A small convenience, Stops working. Oh no! Now what? Hope they fix it soon!

: Coconut milk isn’t an ingredient that I normally cook with, but I do enjoy the rich, deep flavor. 🥥

: A bit wet out there. 🎞

: The flower from today’s podcast that drives the Hummingbirds wild. It’s known as a Black and …

: Storm Season is Here. Prepare Now. Storm season is upon us, and many communities across the United States have been inundated with …

: Episode 78: Birds Our morning broadcast, featuring a rare appearance by Lucy, was interrupted by our first sighting of …

: I find the iOS Bedtime feature to be most useful when it makes an audible chime while going off. iOS …

: Storm Prep A few new items, To keep my kiddos storm safe. Radio a hit!

: American Airlines Sues Mechanics Unions - WSJ The world’s largest airline by traffic said in a …

: Judge Rejects Trump Request to Block Subpoena for Accounting Records - WSJ “It is not unreasonable …

: Parents of dead West Point cadet can use his sperm, judge rules Supreme Court Justice John …

: I don’t trust ground meat packaged in a roll.

: A delightful comic by my son (& Mo Willems)

: The beginning of something beautiful.

: When you fail to put $30 worth of products into your Walmart Grocery Pickup cart, you must go inside …

: Tremendous Weekend Play, travel, weather, It was a great weekend! So, Let’s do it again!

: Currently reading: The Theft of a Decade: How the Baby Boomers Stole the Millennials' Economic …

: Book Review: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters As the father to two little girls, this book made it on my reading list a few months back. Now that …

: Saturday Adventure Planetarium, A Saturday family trip. We should do more things!

: Migrating Hosts Time to move web hosts, Not for me, for a client. Hope I don’t break it!

: Crowded with Kids A trip to the zoo, Overrun with school kids. Yikes! Kept all of mine, tho.

: Siblings Play The end of nap time, Oh no! I must have a break! Oh, they’re playing. Nice!

: Building Together Girl destroys his things, He doesn’t let her play now. Let’s build together!

: Laundry is Done The day is now done. Oh, look, I finished my work! What to do this week?

: Mother’s Day So many mothers, Thank you to them all. You’re great! One day not enough.

: Sleeping In Should be up at five, I got up at nine. Oh well. Nice while it lasted.

: Dermatology Nice waiting room, staff. Got a shot, not kid approved. We got over it.

: The Mess Can Wait Not feeling too great, The house is a mess. But wait, Monday’s laundry done!

: Botox Day Three months goes too fast, Glad the girls are so patient. See you in August.

: Selfie Smiles Toddler loves selfies, Races over to see self. It’s elemental.

: The Sound of Play No greater delight, My kids playing together. May it last decades!

: Not Great at Church Kids not great at Church, I’ll keep bringing them. It’s good, Planting the seeds …

: Brunch How great is brunch? Yum! I could eat breakfast all day. Nothing stopping me.

: Son Comes Home Two day delays. Sad! He landed, he’s really here. Welcome home, my son!

: Waiting for Son Woke up, checked phone. Bad! Son’s flight cancelled. Tomorrow? This cannot last, …

: Where Is He? Son’s flight home cancelled. They said weather, it was fine. Never trust forecasts.

: Errands with Two Errands with two kids, So easy, don’t have to try. I’m a pro, people

: Wrapped Around Her Finger The job of being a father is under appreciated today. Our society spends too much time attacking …

: Transformation Complete Son on vacation, Project time: reorganize. Mission accomplished.

: Sick Kids, Redux Kids sick all month. What? This is madness, it must end! Not today, I guess.

: Lakeside Afternoon Work party by lake, Daughter really wanted in. Full lifeguard duty.

: Goodbye, Son Boy is off on trip, See you next week. Now, to work! So much to get done.

: Can You Help? I work alone. But, Kids can be great helpers. Huh. Never would have guessed.

: Sorry, Buddy Grampi’s flight cancelled. Sorry, buddy. Tomorrow? He got over it.

: Packing Error Five year old packs things, Not good at planning. LEGOs, Friends, toys. No clothes. …

: Menu Planning Hard to plan meals, shop. Takes time. Better use service. eMeals and Walmart!

: Purple Heart Dotted across our nation are monuments, trails, and highways dedicated to recipients of the Purple …

: Easter Late Easter, now here. Steak for dinner and party. Nice celebration.

: New Lawnmower My first time buying, A new lawnmower. It starts! Stores upright, too. Cool.

: Dominos Opens New delivery, Dominos opens nearby. Third customer. Hello!

: Episode 75: Playdough It’s the one year anniversary of ChetCast! I caught up with all three kids at the breakfast table to …

: Panera Not sure how happens, Panera is not cheap. Kids, Here, have my baguette.

: Toddler Explores Inflatable pool, It’s a makeshift ball pit. Fun. Toddler likes climbing.

: North Korea Says It Test-Fired New Tactical Guided Weapon - WSJ Mr. Kim visited an air force unit …

: Drafts app is the perfect cross-platform app. Fast enough to catch an idea before it slips away.

: Seriously, what is wrong with the Toyota design team?

: Sickness Continues Is sick new normal? Run circles through home. Not great. Someone cure us, please!

: Flowers in bloom at Monticello

: Tylenol Kids now ask by name, They think it’s delicious. Cherry. Powerful branding.

: Another beautiful evening.

: We want news fast, but for some stories, fast answers aren’t possible. Aviation accident …

: I love the alternate app icon feature in iOS.

: Clean Cars Two weeks since last wash, So much pollen to remove. Now they really shine!

: I love Spring evenings.

: On my iPad, I just downloaded a zipped beta build of software to my iMac desktop using iCloud Drive. …

: Beautiful day, clean cars. Feels good.

: Heavy Rains Darkness relaxes, Especially in the day. No nap, though. Just watched.

: Feedbin really is excellent. Can’t wait for Reeder 4.

: Episode 74: Weather Station Future meteorologist Benedict sits down to talk to me about his new weather station.

: The Human Limits of Autonomous Cars My recent road trip to Chicago was my first in a vehicle that had the complete current suite of …

: Playing Flight Simulator with my son is fun.

: Early Bedtime Off to bed early, Three hours of quiet. Great! Now what do I do?

: The Netflix auto-play preview while browsing is a crime against humanity.

: Watching Jack Ryan. Haven’t heard much about this show since the release last year.

: Library Parking Visit new library, On busy street, small spots. Thats a bad job, guys!

: Running shoe inserts are a joke.

: Dentist with Kids Getting my teeth cleaned, Makes it hard to control kids. Thanks, dental helpers!

: Apparently teachers don’t want to work during the months of April and May. All of my normal hangouts …

: I 100% agree with the new WSJ policy of comments only on a few select articles. To be honest, I’d …

: Site Work Starts Diggers right next door, Pulling entire trees down. Construction begins.

: I’m in favor of ordinances that restrict builders from clear-cutting raw land during site …

: It looks like The Wall Street Journal has turned off almost all commenting on articles. Good for …

: Clean Nest Late start, messy house. Cleaned, dusted, rearranged rooms. Can’t believe it’s done!

: Episode 73: Train Ride It’s cleaning day. I took a break from my chores to go on a train ride with three very chatty little …

: Weekend Off “No, I want Mommy!” I can see I’m not needed. Be back on Monday.

: Brave Browser on iOS finally supports bookmark syncing. I visited 3 websites and it blocked 239 ads …

: The sound of thunder is incredible.

: Small Hands Help Three tiny humans, Toys covered the land. Too much. Major pick-up. Clean!

: This Meg Meeker book is all that it’s cracked up to be.

: Podcast Ads My normal routine is to get up early in the morning and walk while my family sleeps. I spend my …

: Google’s Advisory Board Crash and Burn - WSJ Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Joseph Dunford, …

: Slept In, By Choice Alarm goes off, up. Out of bed, should I go back? I did. Major fail.

: Book Review: Killing the SS 📚 I’m no stranger to the Killing series. Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard have written eight books …

: Currently reading: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know by Meg …

: The Human Limits of Autonomous Cars My recent road trip to Chicago was my first in a vehicle that had the complete current suite of …

: New Routine Tomorrow Something needs to change, New schedule and new watch face. Thanks, Reminders …

: I’ve been so busy this year that I haven’t had the time to make my March Madness bracket. I think …

: Pope Francis sure took his time, but Archbishop Gregory is a great pick to lead Washington.

: Back to Karate One month, no practice. I don’t recognize people. All new. Right place? Huh.

: People Behind the News My family has been close to Dr. Heather Wilson since she and my dad attended college together. They …

: The HOA had some trimmers out today cutting down dead trees. These guys were old school, climbing up …

: A delicious afternoon treat.

: Episode 72: Dinosaur on My Head The kids are both chipper and downcast as we discuss dinosaurs.

: New Construction Empty lot next door, Now filled with markers and men. Lousy summer soon.

: Just going through my olds posts and realized I’ve been off Facebook for over a year. …

: Report Reveals Jesus Christ May Have Benefited From Father’s Influential Position To Gain …

: I’m still waiting for Pixelmator to add type on a curve. This is, from my perspective, the only …

: April Fools A few corporate jokes, I preferred the real tech news. Cloudflare is at it!

: Finished reading: Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History by Bill …

: My son just asked me if he could watch Jingle All the Way. I’m so proud!

: I’m all for bank security to protect against losses from fraud. However, if we can’t …

: Episode 71: Joke Day We’re back at home, the kids are with me, and in honor of April Fools, we have some jokes for the …

: Apple Music Albums New experience, Listening to whole albums. Thanks, Apple Music!

: That moment when you’re reading a bedtime story to your five year old, and he interrupts you to …

: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Stats from Student Loan Hero: PSLF borrowers: 890,516* (Total number of borrowers who have one or …

: I don’t think that Apple News is all that great.

: Correcting Paint Scratches on the hood, A big annoyance. Polish, And it’s all gone! Sweet.

: Apple Maps in the City Apple Maps continues to suffer from its false start. iOS users download alternatives like Google …

: It is easy to correct auto paint.

: Account Consolidation Too many accounts. Too much to manage, closed most. Ah! Instant relief.

: Spring evening.

: The Mighty by O.A.R 🎵

: Website Diet Alison went to a lecture recently on fad diets. She showed me the slides, and they were pretty much …

: Just discovered that WSJ didn’t stop using RSS, just moved the feeds. Looking forward to …

: The AirPower announcement would’ve been nice immediately before the AirPods 2 release. My guess is a …

: More Yard Work Pollen everywhere, Clearing weeds and yard debris. Allergies pending.

: Currently reading: Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History by Bill …

: News I'll Never Read Following up on my blog post on paying for news, I checked out a few major news sites to grab some …

: This guy is always having a good time.

: I want to do a fresh start in YNAB, but I want to do it on the first day of the month. April 1st …

: Book Review: The One Thing 📚 I received this book as a gift from a speaker at my parish. He distributed them after giving a talk …

: The Angel 🍿

: Finished reading: The One Thing: Passing Faith Onto Children by Matthew Kelly 📚

: Is it just me, or is the layout off in Safari and Mail in 12.2?

: So much delicious food in my pantry, so little time.

: Chicago, Illinois I did a pretty good job of documenting my adventures on my trip to Chicago. Lots of pictures, a few …

: Paying rent is very different when you physically write a check as opposed to letting Bill Pay …

: Opening the Yard Spring is here, and weeds. Worked to clean the garden beds. Hello lawn season!

: Currently reading: The One Thing: Passing Faith Onto Children by Matthew Kelly 📚

: Lord of War 🍿

: The FAA & the 737 As a pilot, and a lover of Boeing jets, I’ve been following the 737 MAX stories very closely. …

: Wahooo!!! Cardhop for iOS is out! Just a few minutes ago I went upstairs to my iMac to use Cardhop …

: Recovery A week of travel, Kids are tired. Also, me. Let’s just chill today.

: I love steam in bag vegetables.

: Clean Cars Clean Easily Caught lots of road bugs, On my bumper. Came home, washed. Easiest car wash!

: I spent all day traveling, unpacking, and cleaning the car, so I haven’t seen any of the Apple …

: The only time we ran into traffic on our entire road trip was in the last 4 miles before our house.

: Cracker Barrel Menu The CB menu, Has more than just breakfast. Huh? It’s all I order.

: These kids working on this Sunday morning coffee shop team are hustling!

: Hello, Aunt Jill She started haiku. Now she’s sitting next to me, As I write this. Hey!

: When it’s quieter in the Narthex before Mass than the Sanctuary, it’s time to leave.

: Paying for News in 2019 Apple is primed and ready to announce their new paid news and television subscription(s?) next week …

: A last view of 875 N Michigan Avenue

: NBC Tower

: Wrigley in sun

: Park outside of NBC Tower

: Finished reading: You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, …

: Current iPad Pro Status: Giant battery pack.

: The Chicago Tribune building, by request.

: Book Review: Democracy, Inc. 📚 I saw this book on sale on the iBooks Store and was immediately drawn into the content. We’ve heard …

: A Quick Vacation Trip is now over. A break from my little ones. I will hug them soon!

: Columns are awesome.

: Cancer Survivor Park section of Millenium Park.

: Episode 70: Grant Park Is Closed I headed down to check out Grant Park, but it was closed for event preparations. So I took a stroll …

: Brexit. Oof.

: Finished reading: Democracy Inc.: How Members Of Congress Have Cashed In On Their Jobs by The …

: Sun soaked.

: Extreme Content on Social Media Last week’s attack in New Zealand was repugnant. Even worse, the terrorist’s use of social media was …

: Nice view for coffee and a dash of writing.

: Can’t get over the blue sky.

: Made it to the end of the pier!

: Shoreline view.

: Very walkable.

: Complex interchange.

: Navy Pier.

: Episode 69: Lakefront Trail I’m exploring the Chicago city public parks this morning.

: I made it to the Lake!

: Brilliant sunlight.

: Fewer tourists at 8am.

: City parks are so fun.

: Beautiful sunrise in the city this morning. I love that blue sky!

: Pigeons Take A Bath Water by the curb, Pigeons fluffed taking a bath. Best sight of the day!

: Episode 68: Catching Up On Reading I spent the afternoon in the hotel reading. It was nice, but not as satisfying as when I read to …

: Clouds have moved out of the area. Nice to be able to see Lake Michigan.

: Currently reading: Democracy Inc.: How Members Of Congress Have Cashed In On Their Jobs by The …

: Made it back to the hotel for an afternoon of reading.

: Obligatory visit to the Bean. These tourists totally photobombed my shot, tho.

: Big city amenities: tokenized bathroom doors.

: Failure of Leadership The much trumpeted Vatican summit on sexual abuse came and went without a single step in the right …

: You can forget what I just said less than an hour ago on the podcast. So much coffee, so little …

: Episode 67: Apple Store Recording from inside the Michigan Avenue Apple Store, I recap my morning so far and reflect on the …

: There’s never a movie that I want to see in theatres when I have the time to go.

: The clock tower: a public service from a bygone era.

: Spring in Chicago. I love when the high rises disappear into the clouds.

: Enjoying the City A leisurely stroll, Seldom appreciated, By those behind me.

: Excited to hear The Wall Street Journal signed on to Apple News. If that gets subscribers full …

: The Apple Support app is brilliant.

: Based on the color options, I’m guessing Apple’s research says very few men buy their phone cases. …

: Time to try out this UberEats.

: A view from the workspace at the Michigan Avenue Apple Store.

: I’ve drained my battery tethering my iPad today. Guess its time to head back to base.

: After Mass Detentions, China Razes Muslim Communities to Build a Loyal City - WSJ In this old Silk …

: Inside U.S. Airlines’ Decisions to Keep Flying the 737 MAX - WSJ Southwest’s Mr. Kelly says his …

: Hotfix in production while eating a cupcake.

: The gig economy is alive and well.

: This place really gets me.

: I’m really enjoying the ability to post links, text, photos, and podcasts while moving through …

: Episode 66: Morning Review Broadcasting from the plaza outside of the Michigan Avenue Apple Store, I recap my morning …

: My first visit to an iconic Apple Store. Not super impressive.

: I love all of these monuments dotting the city. Small spaces to tell big stories.

: City Hall

: I really thought Apple Maps would be better for walking directions in the city. GPS is having a heck …

: Swung by the Chicago Fed and checked out their museum. Pretty wonky, but fun!

: Historic financial district. I love the ornate lobbies in all of these buildings.

: Great visit to St. Peter’s. So cool to have a parish in the middle of the cityscape.

: Cold, wet start to the day.

: Trump Administration Proposes Borrowing Limits for Some Student Loans - WSJ “The White House’s …

: Chicago My life as a stay-at-home dad is not particularly strenuous. I have three little ones under five in …

: Starting my day with some work at a Cupitol. Nice space, impatient staff.

: Episode 65: Hello, Chicago The kids are on vacation and I’m in Chicago with Alison. I talk about what we did this afternoon and …

: The Windy City City afternoon, Some walking, some Uber rides. Nice to take a break!

: Nice treat!

: Dessert at Molly’s Cupcakes.

: Tapas time. I may be in the big city, but I still prefer to not have a bunch of people around me.

: Obviously had to make a stop at Amazon Go. Very promising, needs more grocery items.

: Chicago Flagship McDonald’s Review: Same food, better packaging.

: Hello, Chicago.

: I downloaded Tropico on my iPad Pro yesterday. It’s as good as the macOS version. The speed on that …

: Local Car Wash Five years of washes, Same faces, same great car care. I appreciate!

: Checking out the butterflies.

: Episode 64: Pianos We’re on the road today from Michigan. The kids want to show off their new piano playing skills. …

: I’m in an empty waiting room sitting on a three seat bench on an outboard seat. Lady walks up, sets …

: Sports All Day Not a quiet day, Basketball win, NASCAR loss. I learned some new things.

: Go my favorite sports team!

: Sunday flurries

: Road Trip Fun America’s roads, The perfect way to travel. Safe, quick, and easy!

: Drivers in Illinois drive at two speeds: 50mph or 90mph.

: I really appreciate it when businesses/restaurants/gas stations offer hand sanitizer in addition to …

: In-car WiFi is okay by me!

: It’s very difficult for a family of five to sleep in the same room at a hotel.

: Clean the House House is nice and clean, Will it stay before the trip? Nice to come home to.

: I love road trips.

: Men’s Hair Care Every last bottle, Shampoo plus conditioner. Two products, not one!

: Just renewed my YNAB subscription. A great product from some great people.

: Rain Ruins Stuff I love rain showers, But they ruin my clean car. Wash, rain, and repeat.

: It’s been five months since Cardinal Wuerl resigned and was immediately appointed as administrator …

: Bond Character Confusion Joe Baker is killed, Then returns as CIA. What’s up with that, guys?

: Played around with the Reeder 4 macOS beta. Very nice improvements! Now to find more feeds…

: Second Wave of U.S. Shale Revolution Is Coming, Says IEA - WSJ The U.S. is on track to become a net …

: Hard to believe people still do business with Wells Fargo.

: I’ve almost finished listening to every episode of Timetable. It’s been kind of fun learning the …

: Book Review: 8 Minute Meditation 📚 One of my goals for this year was to expand my meditation practice. I picked this book up on special …

: Episode 63: Ball Pit On a gloomy morning, I check in with the kids who are gleefully playing together in the playroom.

: Scheduling Error Doctor appointment, Had to wake kids up early. Terrible timing!

: Rural Sheriffs Defy New Gun Measures - WSJ …in New Mexico, 30 of 33 county sheriffs have …

: Daylight Savings, Redux I’ve said it before, And I’ll say it now again: This is so stupid.

: Fox Books Files For Bankruptcy “This place was all about giving our customers the Fox Books …

: You’ve Got Mail got a 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, and that is about all you need to know about Rotten …

: A little treat also sprang forward last night.

: Finished reading: 8 Minute Meditation Expanded: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life. by Victor Davich …

: Hard to wake up this morning, but at least the view was nice!

: May George Hudson, the man who first proposed daylight saving, suffer for his crimes against …

: Car Care Day To make our cars last, I hand wax three times per year. Took me five hours.

: Gorgeous evening to grill outside while the kids play in the yard.

: There’s nothing quite as good as a nice hand wax.

: One Year Past Amazing how fast, A little one’s year goes by. Enjoy the moments!

: It’s nice when Netflix has some classic James Bond movies available. I’ve been catching …

: Tire Stores A volume business, Little customer service. I won’t be back here.

: The RSS feeds I was using to follow The Wall Street Journal have gone dormant. This is really …

: Fasting I’m never hungry, Except on fasting days. Well, I think that’s the point.

: Driving Like A Jerk There was a bit of culture shock when we first moved. We left an aggressive driving culture and …

: New Teeth Once every hour, The baby cried. Up since four, Today was not fun.

: Taco Tuesday 🌮!

: My baby alarm went off at 4:40am. Today will not be a very good day.

: Not So Sweet No sugar since Christmas, Had a milkshake at dinner. Not really worth it.

: PSA: You can still buy CD cases from Case Logic.

: Got around to cleaning out my garage. Filled up the trash can and things are looking really good!

: About to publish updates to 70 blog posts back in 2016. Enhanced the metadata. It feels great to …

: Episode 62: Morning Activities Cleaning day is in full swing. I take a break and catch up with the kids who are working on various …

: Wanted to Nap Sunday naps are nice, But I didn’t get one. Shoot. Maybe next Sunday.

: Chompers is an incredible podcast.

: Not According to Plan So many big plans, All cast aside. It happens. Will catch up Sunday.

: I’d like to try a real King Cake.

: Meteorological Spring First day of Spring, yes? Weatherman said, but not quite. Welcome, anyway!

: Children: they’re always listening.

: Too Much YouTube Downloaded the app, Watching way too much. Boring. Delete, goodbye app.

: If you’re going to put yourself out there as a product reviewer, please be real enough to …

: Time for some end of month YNAB-ing.

: Master is Absent No Master tonight, Students led son’s karate. Impressive kids. Wow!

: This massive flock of black birds gives me the creeps.

: Book Review: Hunting El Chapo 📚 I came across this book a few weeks ago, as the trial of El Chapo wound down in a New York Federal …

: I don’t like the garden variety of news sources shown by default in Apple News. I’d prefer being …

: Two Night Meetings Two nights in a row, At a meeting, kids in bed, When I get home. Nice.

: Finished reading: Hunting El Chapo: The Inside Story of the American Lawman Who Captured the …

: Cameras in the in-flight entertainment? No thanks. I guess I need to bring some webcam covers when I …

: Back to Reading Four books a month goal. I am far behind. Lazy. Time to get to work.

: Pie style, jack!

: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Asks: Is It Still OK to Have Kids in Face of Climate Change? “There’s …

: Supreme Court Voids Deceased Judge’s Vote - WSJ The Ninth Circuit’s action “effectively allowed a …

: Quiet Start Walk, shower, read news. A quiet house, great morning. Perfect way to start!

: Buds.

: I really hope the Apple News subscription bundle includes The Wall Street Journal.

: Bed by Six Tired little ones, Grouches all day. Dinner, baths, Story, off to bed!

: Saudi Crown Prince Courts China as Counterweight to Critical West - WSJ President Xi Jinping told …

: I have easy to find RSS links on all of my blogs. Too few people take advantage, but I think it …

: Benedict passed his first belt test! Our first Saturday kids activity. Many, many more to come over …

: Walking at Night On days I sleep in, I must walk at night. Bad plan, Quite inefficient.

: That moment when you get home and realize that Chick-fil-a only gave you half of your order.

: Nap time, classical music on, and my favorite kind of weather. So peaceful.

: Apple Plans to Close Stores in Eastern District of Texas in Fight Against Patent Trolls To continue …

: Episode 61: Gloomy Friday Foggy, overcast, and storms on the way set the stage for a relaxing day inside.

: Jokes Galore Five year old has jokes, Not sure where he picked them up. A full stand-up set.

: Kids clothes fit. Nailed it!

: Belt Test Practice Two days to son’s test, Watched him work hard at practice. He’s …

: I love Orange Vanilla Coke.

: I love the dual-monitor wallpaper that Twelve South puts out.

: When all three kids need new clothes at the same time, and the order is delivered, I call it …

: Episode 60: Storm Alert During morning playtime, the kids warned me of a coming storm. While they took shelter, I recorded a …

: It’s incredible how different car culture is in different regions of the country.

: Ungrouped They put loans in groups, Confusing, no sense. Ungroup. Now that’s a snowball!

: 5 AMBER Alerts That Were Sent Out That Were Clearly More Focused On How Sweet The Car Was - …

: Applying parental controls on iOS 12 is not all that straightforward. More work to be done to make …

: Apparently you have to give your date of birth to buy bathroom mold killer. Kids these days!

: There’s a big difference between the total of your tax bill and the relative size of your …

: Spring Upgrade Many boxes come, Filled with new car care supplies. My big spring project.

: I love days when I’m always on the move, finishing one job and moving on to the next. The collective …

: Monday morning, cleaning day. Game on, baby!

: The Secret to Balance Wanted to take rest, But now I’m behind again! Catch up, then maintain.

: A Year of Walmart Grocery Late last summer, I was watching a video on YouTube about how to save money on your monthly grocery …

: Pizza Dinner Went out for pizza, Kids were fun to hang out with. Sleep does some wonders!

: Currently reading: You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, …

: Better Driver Lighter on the gas, A more comfortable ride. Much more fun to drive.

: There’s a special bond between a man and his barber.

: I don’t like the word “infotainment.”

: Bought a gas blower and trimmer today. I’m big time!

: Moonlight A slight glow below, As I walk the neighborhood. Moonlight is special.

: Cauliflower is life.

: Airbus to Retire the A380, the Superjumbo That Never Quite Took Off After billions of dollars of …

: Episode 59: Windy Day at the Sandbox While playing in the sandbox out back, both Benedict and Felicity requested that we record a …

: The Pope and a Trusted U.S. Cardinal Clash Over Sex-Abuse Crisis - WSJ The dominant view in the …

: Happy Valentine’s Day!

: YNAB I used to have a very large number of apps on my phone, constantly downloading and trying out new …

: How great is it that Micro.blog makes a separate RSS feed for microcasts? I just started listening …

: Episode 58: Valentine’s Day We’re enjoying a wonderful Valentine’s Day! The kids take a break from playtime to chat about their …

: Podcast Ads I get it, I do, But they still mostly annoy. I should skip ahead.

: It’s nice when the kiddos help out with the chores.

: Episode 57: Car Seats I sat down with all three kids to discuss their new car seat configuration in the van.

: I’ll never get over that blue.

: Car Seat Buddies Two kids in the back, Side-by-side, all smiles for now! No way this can last.

: Medium rare ground beef tastes so good.

: Laundry Overload Got the laundry done, Now its folded on table. Won’t make it to drawers.

: Working into the evening with rain providing the soundtrack.

: Did it All Up since four-thirty, Did everything on my list. A good week ahead!

: Spent about an hour out in the garage reconfiguring the van. Moved seats around for better loading …

: Car seats are complicated.

: So Many Errands On the go all day. Here, there, everywhere in town. Felt good, productive.

: I love the soft sound of rain.

: My children will regularly pick up random objects and begin podcasting. Felicity is currently …

: At the Home Depot paint desk on a Saturday. Rookie move.

: Fort Collins Used some old boxes, To build a nice little fort. Too bad I can’t play.

: Episode 56: Fort Collins Benedict and I built a box fort during nap time. The kids are over the moon!

: This afternoon’s construction project.

: Busy weekend ahead and lots to get caught up on. Will be feeling pretty great this evening when the …

: That Went Well Botox without pain, Unpleasant, but doable. That went rather well!

: I love when school districts post announcements with typos.

: Rainy Thursday morning. At the breakfast table with the kids, listening to slow music on the …

: Missed Opportunity Nice warm up this week, But I’m inside with migraine. Oh well, I’ll just freeze.

: Virginia. Whoa.

: Episode 55: Felicity in Concert Felicity joins this episode to sing some of her favorite songs for the folks.

: Slowing Down Losing my powers, Two days until Botox shots. Can’t wait, but I can.

: We underestimate the value of nutritional labels. They can be a very powerful tool for making wise …

: The kids are really enjoying breakfast while watching the squirrels in the backyard digging for …

: All Fixed A lot of car stress, Turned out to be nothing big. Fifty bucks. All set!

: Authors, for the love of all that is good, please have a personal website!

: Jump at Church Load up after Church, Push to start, nothing. Well, shoot. Do you have cables?

: Book Review: Spies in the Family 📚 Cold War espionage continues to be among my favorite topics to read. Spies in the Family is a …

: Battery Do-it-Yourself Can we install that? Nah, I’ll do it myself, thanks. It works. Not too bad.

: Currently reading: Hunting El Chapo: The Inside Story of the American Lawman Who Captured the …

: Got that Jury Duty.

: Dead Battery Went to start the van, Nothing. Roadside assist, please! Got a new battery

: Coke Zero: why?

: Chick-fil-A: always busy.

: Student loan “groups” make almost zero sense.

: Roadside assistance is never fast.

: Finished reading: Spies in the Family: An American Spymaster, His Russian Crown Jewel, and the …

: Accepted An email arrived, My son’s education starts. He will miss Thomas.

: Episode 54: End of Month I’m very busy this morning with all of my end of month administrative tasks, but I’m not the only …

: I love being able to save documents on my iPhone/iPad to my computer desktop through the Files App …

: Walking under the stars at night is something incredible to experience.

: Twelve Weeks Almost time for shots, New round of Botox next week. Still feeling great. Win!

: I’m not sure why we don’t always just report the “Feels like” temperature. It’s the only measurement …

: Google Also Exploiting Enterprise Certificates to Bypass iOS App Store for Data Collection - …

: Customer Service Rep: “Sir, there’s no sensitive information on this account.” Me: “You mean like my …

: When it’s cold outside, I bake cookies.

: Sick Infant Now baby is sick. Hard to help her feel better. Cuddles do the trick.

: I love it when a plan comes together.

: Facebook Paying Teens to Install Data Harvesting VPN App Facebook has been secretly offering …

: Clean Couch, Again One week since cleaning, Stanley Steemer was back here. Kids, what can I say?

: Stanley Steemer is excellent.

: Today is a very good day for a YNAB fresh start.

: I still don’t understand why multiple brands of American auto makers build the same car. Chevy …

: I hate when you set up Bill Pay to send payment on the 1st and they cut a check a few days before …

: Pope Tries to Dial Down Expectations for Sex-Abuse Summit The pope said the meeting would aim to …

: I love to watch planes fly overhead and seeing on FlightRadar where they’re heading. It’s amazing to …

: All Done Twenty-five to-dos, All done before bedtime. Yay! Things check mark, all done!

: YouTube to Curb Its Referrals to Conspiracy Theories and Other False Claims YouTube said it will …

: Nice day to play at the neighborhood park with my son.

: Really interesting and exciting news coming out of Venezuela. Following the news closely and hope to …

: Episode 53: Odd Squad The kids join me at the end of lunch to talk about their latest favorite show on PBS Kids. Plus, a …

: Sick Kids, Again Second time this month, The family is sick. Ugh. I’m not sick, for now.

: Currently reading: Spies in the Family: An American Spymaster, His Russian Crown Jewel, and the …

: Good Tenant Lots of cooking grease, I pour in bucket, not drain. Tenant of the year?

: Warby New glasses arrived. From Warby Parker. Look great! Am I a hipster?

: Google Chrome changes could ‘destroy’ ad-blockers Others said the update would make it …

: It’s great that Office is coming to the Mac App Store, but honestly, I’m all in on iWork. There was …

: Cleaning a high chair is a lot like washing your car. No matter how clean you get it, within a few …

: One Month Clean Doc: “No stimulants.” No coffee in a whole month. Compliant patient.

: Benedict is at karate practice and I’m on the sidelines ordering groceries for pickup tomorrow. 2019 …

: Currently reading: 8 Minute Meditation Expanded: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life. by Victor Davich …

: I love when minor iOS updates fix super annoying bugs.

: Empty Zoo Just us at the zoo. I prefer it that way, though. People ruin things.

: On track to have all of my tax docs in hand by the 31st. This is so uncommon. Perhaps this will be …

: Book Review: Smart Money, Smart Kids 📚 This book has been in my reading queue for some time. Now that my kids are getting old enough to …

: I love when we’re the only ones here.

: Episode 52: Another Zoo Adventure We’re wrapping up breakfast and getting ready to enjoy the nice weather at the zoo.

: I wish that all credit bureaus were as easy to interact with as Innovis.

: Instapot Fail “Must have Instapot,” They all said. Well, I got one. Not good slow cooker.

: Finished reading: Smart Money Smart Kids: Raising the Next Generation to Win with Money by Dave …

: Ribs and homemade BBQ sauce on the menu for dinner. Not a good idea to try to pull this off on …

: Eclipse The moon rises large, The kids love it! “Hi Luna!” Enjoy the view, folks!

: Grilling burgers for dinner. Reminds me of winter camping with the Scouts growing up.

: Baking muffins from scratch in the kitchen on a cold winter’s Sunday morning. Love watching the sun …

: Reading by the Fire Kids in bed, work done. Arctic wind outside, fire on. A nice place to read.

: I’m really pleased with Lose it!

: The start to any great meal.

: Clean Couches Called Stanley Steemer, They came right over and cleaned. Pretty impressive.

: BuzzFeed News has a long way to go.

: I’m not sure why you’d go to print on a story that’s sourced through anonymous sources with no one …

: Find Me at Me Look me up on (blank), Sorry, I’m not there. I quit. Find me on my site.

: Find me on: Google Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

: Apple has really slacked off when it comes to special events activity badges.

: That’s the last time I whip eggs whites by hand.

: Goodbye, Google.

: The majesty of the Christmas tree is dramatically reduced when it’s cut in half, waiting at the curb …

: Today is the day that I quit Google.

: Annual Eye Exam Went to get eyes checked, Better one or two? Or three? Didn’t matter. Same.

: FedEx Home Delivery really is terrible. Two packages, from the same shipper, sent at the same time, …

: Less Laundry Small laundry this week. Helped that I washed everything, Four short days ago.

: Episode 51: January Concert We were sick last week, but we’re feeling better now! Felicity has a little treat for our listeners …

: Three years of my life, journaled, printed, and preserved for posterity.

: Having a garage and not having to scrape the windshield before driving is just the best.

: Kids Play Together Nice morning playtime, All three building together. Proof is in the pics!

: I can’t think of a positive experience buying glasses. Amazing that the process is so bad …

: Crispy 🥓 > Chewy 🥓

: Burn Notice is an excellent show.

: Bad Goals Week Not a good goals week. Being sick will slow things down. Kept the rings closed, tho!

: I predict dark storm clouds and a visit from the insurance adjuster for the driver next to me …

: Babies make very cute noises, even when I’m trying to fall asleep.

: Fonts Looking for new fonts, Expensive ones are perfect! Accounting said no.

: Currently reading: Smart Money Smart Kids: Raising the Next Generation to Win with Money by Dave …

: Best Buy is terrible.

: 15 years ago today.

: Walmart Grocery was out of macadamia nuts, so they substituted corn nuts. Um, what?

: Breakfast is ready.

: Order Restored The sickness is passed, The house is clean once again. Perfect mood at home.

: Big Grocery Order More in the order, Bigger grocery pick-ups. Things are forgotten.

: My first purchase from Amazon was on November 10, 1999. It was a paperback copy of From the Mixed-Up …

: Major Clean-up Everyone better. Laundry machine hard at work. This will take two days.

: Gorgeous afternoon for a walk in the neighborhood.

: Everyone is feeling better, and I have a laundry room overflowing with clothes, towels, and blankets …

: Sick Daddy First the kids, now me. Laundry piles up, no food. It’s a bad scene, here.

: Before last week, I’d never used Apple’s TV app. I’m actually impressed with how easy it makes it to …

: Sick Kids Kids and mom are sick. Work cancelled, time to take care. Glad to have the help.

: Book Review: Bad Blood 📚 Disgusting. Outrageous. Criminal. Bad Blood is the result of the high-caliber reporting by John …

: Bike Ride to the Park Come on son, let’s go! A bike ride to the park. Wait, Scared of the hill. No.

: Borrowing money today is negotiating a pay cut with your future self.

: Finished reading: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou 📚

: Sunny Day Sixty-six degrees, Full sun, no clouds in the sky. Nice January.

: 66 and clear skies for this evening’s grill time.

: The tree is down and outside. Most of the mess is cleaned up. Got out and cleaned both cars. …

: A New Routine Now settling in, A new routine. Two weeks down, A lifetime to go.

: USCCB’s For Your Marriage project review of my book: The Transition: A Practical Guide to …

: All bacon is not created equal.

: Lunch with Mommy A rainy day treat, Lunch at the office with Mom. Good time had by all.

: Judy Greer is tearing it up on the kids programming voiceover circuit.

: Sick Boy “Dad, my tummy hurts.” Bad start to the day. Then said, “Watch TV all day?”

: Few things are more pleasant than reading a good book in a quiet house with the sound of rain coming …

: The Partisan Problem For these members of his Cabinet who remain and try to defend him, they’re not going to be …

: When it’s pouring rain at 5am, and I go for a 4 mile walk anyway, that’s how I know I’m going to …

: A Solid Start A wonderful day. Mass, play outside, some errands. Here’s to many more!

: Nation’s Fathers Engage In Time-Honored Ritual Of Telling Their Kids They Haven’t Seen …

: Book Review: Your Best Year Ever 📚 I’ve been following Michael Hyatt for over seven years now, and this book is based on a five-part …

: Episode 50: Happy New Year, Folks From our breakfast table to yours, welcome 2019!

: House Democrats Lay Out Plan to Reopen Government by Carving Out Wall Fight - WSJ For example, the …

: Finished reading: [Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important …

: New Year, new shoes.

: Twenty-Eighteen The end of a year. Time is always passing us. Pause, reflect, go forth!

: Currently reading: [Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley …

: Stunning sunset to end 2018.

: I guess every season is election season now.

: 2019 Goals In years past, I’ve set a variety of goals across different categories. I’ve decided to cast that …

: Planning Day Lots of thinking done, Twenty-Nineteen activity. Fun to think quite big!

: Maybe I shouldn’t get on the scale at all. If I close my Activity Rings every day and keep a food …

: Slow Saturday Not much to report, A little of this and that. And now it’s over.

: This is America There’s a lot of talk about how our nation is more divided than ever. As Americans, we face a …

: The perfect background music while reading on a Friday evening. 🎵

: Water Back to just water. Two-hundred ounces today. Might be a long night.

: Picked up the new Mission Impossible and all of the Bourne movies on sale today on iTunes. Glad that …

: Episode 49: Daddy’s Robot The kids join me for a recap of Christmas and we introduce a new regular on the show.

: Night Sky Brilliance Stars in the night sky, Wish I could take a picture. Save the memory.

: I love the woody aroma of fresh lavender.

: Advent calendar that my Mom made for us.

: Barely made it to recycling day. Now I have to hold on for two more days with a very full trash bin.

: Christmas Clean-Up New things put away, Many needed a new home. All I do is clean!

: Finally getting the house put back together.

: Coming up to the finish line of three years of daily journaling in Day One. Looking forward to …

: My First Robot Waiting under tree, A robot vacuum for me! Get to work, robot!

: Currently reading: Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by …

: There’s a robot vacuuming my floor. This is the best.

: Remarkably calm in the neighborhood this morning.

: Christmas Eve Stress So much secrecy, Putting presents out at night. Glad I wasn’t caught!

: China Applies Xinjiang’s Policing Lessons to Other Muslim Areas - WSJ China’s aggressive policing …

: My wife is either legitimately at work, or she is frantically driving all over town trying to find a …

: Episode 48: Christmas Eve The kids are very excited about Christmas tomorrow.

: Sunday Nap Sunday naps were forced, When I was a lad. Now a Very special treat!

: I love this time of evening.

: Date night.

: HomeKit Garage Doors Merry Christmas, Chet! Now your garage is HomeKit. “Hey Siri, open.”

: Just put my garage on HomeKit with the Insignia WiFi plug. Product reviews were inconclusive, so I’m …

: Apple’s Dan Riccio - MacRumors Relative to the issue you referenced regarding the new iPad …

: Chinese Robocall Strange area code. I answer. “Ni hao," they say. Not a call for me.

: Christmas lights at the civic gardens.

: First time getting a Chinese robocall.

: She Got Cricut Wife got a cricut, Started working right away. Well, she will be missed.

: Crazy reporting in the Journal over the past few days about review scams on Amazon. Now I don’t know …

: Airpower.

: What is the design process for a minivan that results in 3 LATCH positions instead of a more …

: Karate Master Boy was good tonight, Great form, good effort. It’s clear, he’s learning quickly!

: NYT: Facebook allowed Microsoft’s Bing search engine to see the names of virtually all Facebook …

: Episode 47: Rainy Day Visitors We have some very special visitors on their way to our house. I sat down with Felicity to get her …

: Just found the website of Freedom from Facebook, which wants the FTC to break up the company. I …

: WSJ: The free service, called Experian Boost, will be used by consumers who opt in and link the …

: America: after dark, Sonic etiquette requires that you turn off your headlights while parked in the …

: Cleaning for Visitors A fun little trick, Cleaning up for visitors. Yes, always this clean!

: The Verge on Facebook’s data download strategy: In the meantime, Facebook’s data protection tools …

: It’s so refreshing to encounter the work of quality journalists.

: It’s a bit foggy out there.

: A 180 I used to be tech, Now I’m skeptic. Keep the good, Dump ALL of the rest.

: How slammed is UPS? I just saw a driver in a golf cart with a trailer making deliveries.

: Fresh dill smells amazing. One of my favorite kitchen aromas.

: A few of the books that I read this year. I also managed to post a full review of each title. 📚

: Sunday Nap Tired as of late, One hour late to bed, fail. Naps can be great, though.

: Stunning sunrise. Happy Sunday!

: Messy Saturday A new trend emerged, Big projects on Saturday, Sunday spend cleaning.

: Benedict’s cookie game is strong.

: Episode 46: Christmas Cookies I just got home from running errands to find the kids at the kitchen table decorating Christmas …

: All aboard, The Polar Express!

: Emergency Call Accident with kids. Call EMS? No, call Mom, Doctor direct line.

: Book Review: Grant Us Peace 📚 Grant Us Peace was the second book that I wrote in 2014. I was in the groove and, at the time, …

: iMac is semi-operational. Restored from Time Machine backup, but most preferences weren’t …

: My 2014 iMac on the lastest release of Mojave keeps freezing and restarting. Disk Utility can’t …

: Candlelit dinner to celebrate the Feast of St. Lucy.

: iMac Crash Four year old iMac, Crashes randomly. No fix. Guess I’ll do fresh start.

: Mail carrier leaves a postage due notice in the mailbox. He came to my door to do a pickup and …

: Nice little celebration for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Street tacos for dinner!

: Cancelled Plans A trip to city, Cancelled by sick little boy. Well, nevermind then!

: WSJ reporting: The Boy Scouts of America is considering filing for bankruptcy protection as it …

: On my list of services to shut down today: Google Domains Google Maps API Google Wifi

: It was a good year for books. Maybe my best yet.

: Finished reading: Grant Us Peace by Chet Collins 📚

: It’s so nice to walk around the neighborhood in the evening and enjoy all of the Christmas lights.

: Planetarium Planetarium, A fun trip for the kids, too! Will have to go back.

: Changing the 529 rules to allow for accounts for expected children seems like an odd hill to die on. …

: Episode 45: Ready for Adventure We’re finishing up breakfast and getting ready to head to the local planetarium for a kids show.

: Things Kids Say My little girl says, She has a tarantula. Thanks, PBS Kids!

: The state of iOS is really sad. There’s almost no more need for sites like The Sweet Setup. I …

: Ordered new routers today. Replacing Google WiFi very soon. 🎉

: Book Review: Command and Control 📚 As I mentioned in my previous review, my first encounter with the reality of nuclear weapons …

: iMessage image search is terrible.

: Kids Clothes Shopping Sizes always change, Trying to fit in the store. Someone disrupt this.

: Finished reading: Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of …

: Dogs Running Together What day is today? Sunday? Friday? Saturday? Never figured out.

: I went to the Apple Store to look at the new Watches and iPads. That was a poor decision.

: Math is Hard Start next year tax work, Trouble somewhere in numbers. Fixed it, took too long.

: Did anyone bother to watch House of Cards season 6?

: Walmart is doing an excellent job earning my business. The best prices, free grocery …

: Google's Great Quibble We use data to make Google products like Search and Maps as useful as possible. We also use data to …

: Call of Duty 2 Surprised that it works, on Mojave. Way to go, game developer!

: Microsoft Edge coming to Mac next year: We also expect this work to enable us to bring Microsoft …

: I wrote this back in March as I deleted my social media accounts: There’s something very powerful …

: I don’t go on BuzzFeed often, but when I do, I fail their quiz about “important” events that …

: Emoji + Things App = 👨🏻‍💻

: Episode 44: St. Nicholas and Batman The kids found some treats in their shoes this morning and have found the perfect song to enjoy …

: Happy Feast of St. Nicholas!

: Up Late Should have been in bed, Instead, up much too late now. Will pay tomorrow.

: I hate when big box hardware stores close entire aisles during business hours.

: Got all of the leaves mulched before the heavy rains. Feels good to get the lawn back into shape.

: One of the things that I miss about Twitter/Instagram are the digital friends that I made. I wish …

: Merry muggin’

: Owning My Content Manton likes to talk about how owning your domain means that you own your own content. In fact, …

: RapidWeaver Heartbreak An elusive bug, Breaks my version 8 workflow. Time to roll it back.

: Episode 43: Christmas Tree Benedict and Felicity had much to say as I struggled to keep the conversation on topic. The …

: Hulu/AT&T plans for ads in 2019: Streaming TV services offered by companies like Hulu and …

: Fall Yard Work Mower back from shop, Mulching leaves with simple ease. Nice tool to work with.

: I did three different 2018 tax calculators (Turbotax, eFile, H&R Block). The same numbers gave …

: It’s that wonderful time of year again when the soft glow of the Christmas tree fills my home with …

: Sunday Catch Up Yesterday was tree, Way behind on to do list. Got my girl to help!

: Sky clear.

: Christmas Cards Today is the First. Christmas cards put in the mail, Way too much winning.

: To the scientists who gave us contact lenses: I salute you!

: My spot in line to move domain registrations to Cloudflare opened up this morning. $8/year for .com …

: Hello, December! 🎄

: 2018 Draws to a Close End of the month tasks, Next time will be end of year. Admin work is fun!

: “Free shipping” that delivers in 7-10 business days is just as off-putting to customers as paid 3-5 …

: Lots of stuff in the pantry and refrigerator. Going to work over the next few days to eat all of …

: I love the last day of the month and all of the financial reconciliation that I get to do.

: Complaint Machine Complaints here today, Nothing in particular, Just a few pet peeves.

: There’s nothing smart about FedEx SmartPost.

: Parental controls on iOS12 are way too complicated to set up.

: Apple Watch Setup Crazy slow process, Hard to back up, long load time. A bad job, Apple.

: The Apple Watch has the worst onboarding experience of any products in their lineup.

: How bad is Siri? She can’t figure out that when I ask for “PBS Kids Songs for the …

: The way that the free market punishes companies for misbehavior is by starving them of business. So …

: Hacking Web Fonts Leaving Google fonts, Created my own font kit. Love to learn new things!

: The Google Alternatives At every turn, I find another Google product or service that I’m using, which really shows how deep …

: I used to pass Lordstown all the time driving the Ohio Turnpike. I’m pretty sure that plant is …

: How does Pixelmator still not have type on a curve?

: I finally took some time to set up shortcuts and sync in Transmit 5. Can’t believe it took me …

: Biceps Tendonitis Hurt from all my play, Limited range of motion. I’m now an old man.

: It’s been a month since Pope Francis accepted Cardinal Wuerl’s reisgnation. Perhaps he should ask Xi …

: Episode 42: BenedictBot 3000 Benedict has a robot that he would like for you to meet.

: Do I have to say a blessing before eating leftovers?

: UPS is absolutely slammed right now. Lots of packages delayed due to “operating conditions.”

: Google’s privacy quibble: We do not sell your personal information to anyone. We use data to …

: Every year I think that our taxes are going to be uncomplicated, but it never turns out that way. …

: Fresh Balsam Candle Burning Into the attic, Pulling out Christmas decor, Candle until tree.

: Many thanks to the folks in retail distribution for their hard work in getting my orders out the …

: Enjoying my coffee this morning and reminiscing about our time on Lake Michigan.

: Clean Kitchen, Again Thanksgiving wrecked it, Several full loads of dishes, Finally all clean.

: Perfect way to end a great day.

: Gorgeous Saturday to enjoy the great outdoors

: The thing about games like Reigns is that while it shows you how much a particular choice will …

: Full Moon Pure white brilliant glow, Casts mystical soft blue light, A monthly delight!

: Beautiful evening for a walk in the neighborhood under the light of a full moon.

: This iPad Pro abuse video was one of the most difficult things I’ve watched in years.

: It’s in the mid-50s and this lady is walking her dog bundled up like she just got off the …

: Accepted Apple’s Give Back offer four days ago. They process it as a refund to the card used …

: Not ashamed to admit that Christmas music is now playing on the HomePod. Love this year’s Matt Maher …

: Made some more CSS changes to my hosted blog. I love the simplicity with pops of bright orange.

: This is a good time of year to have the Deliveries app.

: Thankful Thankful for my wife, my kids, and my life. A pause, to count my blessings.

: Wasn’t pardoned.

: Walmart Grocery is automatically refunding me for all of the salad that I’ve bought recently. …

: Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade reminds me why I don’t watch TV. More ads than content …

: Episode 41: Thanksgiving It’s a slow start on Thanksgiving morning. I catch up with the family as we start our celebrations.

: A Grateful Nation I love that the United States has a national holiday dedicated to gratitude. As a nation, today’s …

: Dad the Builder I’m not that handy. I did cut wood for shelves, tho. Legend in my mind.

: Geeze, when will these government workers get the message that they need to stop using personal …

: Made some closet shelves today. Not bad.

: Brisk Zoo Adventure Brisk late Fall morning, Animals were out playing. Result: happy kids!

: Gorgeous Fall day at the zoo

: Apple 2FA is really weird. Why on earth would it offer the 2nd factor authentication code on the …

: Episode 40: Inventions I catch up with Benedict in the play room before the girls wake up to talk about all of his latest …

: Dead Microwave Loud noise, burning smell, Microwave quits on bad week. Time to call landlord.

: The iPad Pro should be my next computer? Ha, okay. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

: Apple Give Back: very slow process, zero communication, and final offer 17% below estimate with no …

: Changing my iCloud password today. Send some thoughts my way.

: Poetic Justice Tailgater behind, Passed in a big hurry. Then, busted by a cop.

: Fall Cleanup Hedges trimmed, leaves swept, Cars washed, sticks picked up. Great day For a Fall …

: Out grilling for an early dinner so that I don’t have to work in the dark!

: It’s a beautiful Saturday, so I got outside with my son and took care of our fall yard clean-up. …

: Seasonal Allergies I’ve never had them, Before last year. Allergies, Ruin great Fall fun!

: Apple’s Give Back program is ridiculously slow.

: Deleting Google This is a time of great upheaval in American technological culture. For the past twenty years, …

: Greg Ip for The Wall Street Journal, The Unintended Consequences of the ‘Free’ Internet: The …

: Technology Changes Changes to home tech, Take quite a bit of my time. Feels good when all done.

: Medal of Honor: Allied Assault was a great game.

: Realizing how deep my relationship with Google goes. Waze, YouTube, Google Voice. A twelve month …

: Hierarchy of domestic shipping: UPS FedEx Express United States Postal Service UPS SurePost FedEx …

: Karate Joy So much fun to watch, Five year old do karate. He is full of joy!

: I love when the sunset paints the upper branches with that warm gold.

: I wish that Apple had a really good iOS/macOS way to clean up “Recent Contacts.” So …

: Currently reading: Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of …

: Road Construction Crews outside my house, Tearing up the neighborhood. Hope they leave nice roads!

: Book Review: American Kingpin 📚 American Kingpin is the true story of the infamous Silk Road, its founder Ross Ulbricht, and the law …

: Oh, Amazon. DC and NYC for HQ2? How original! How brilliant! How imaginative! What a colossal waste …

: iMac Upgrade Woes Hard drive not replaced, Tech said not possible now. Here comes external!

: Finished reading: American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road …

: Episode 39: Monday Morning Breakfast Benedict requested a podcast this morning, so we sat down at the breakfast table and hit record. He …

: I’m so disappointed in this season of Last Man Standing. They really lost their juice between …

: Ready to Go Busy week ahead, House is neat and tidy, tho. New a new topic.

: Date night.

: I’m so close to app and preferences parity between my iMac and MacBook.

: It’s cold, overcast, and quiet outside. It feels like snow.

: Special thanks to all of our American warriors who have served our common defense and for the …

: I love a soft, fresh doughnut from Dunkin’.

: Twenty Nine Degrees Woke up to go walk, CARROT said it was quite cold. Read the news instead.

: Made some new friends today.

: This is still a delight.

: French president Emanuel Macron in comments leading up to the centennial of Armistice Day: We have …

: A Messy House Thirty minutes flat, Is all that it takes to make, A messy house, clean.

: I need to upgrade my iMac internal hard drive, but I think I need to hire someone to do it.

: Mixed content is my worst nightmare.

: I’m starting to get my Botox super powers back.

: I could eat the same thing for each meal for weeks on end. I’m trying to work harder on adding more …

: Say what you will about Tom Cruise, he is very serious about his craft.

: Botox Botox sure sounds great. Except for the thirty shots, To the head, face, neck.

: I think that explicit lyrics are a net negative to the art of music. It limits the scope of audience …

: George knows how to play. So relaxing on a rainy autumn afternoon. 🎵

: It’s been over a month since I’ve worn my Fitbit. I haven’t missed it for a …

: It’s a bit wet out there.

: I woke up with a sense of dread. Oh, yeah, Botox day.

: Episode 38: Birthday LEGOs I catch up with Benedict early this morning to chat about his birthday and plans for the day.

: Midterm Elections The most important Election is over now. 2020 next.

: I love a good grapefruit.

: We now return to our regularly scheduled broadcast.

: Sunset 530 sunset, It must be a grave error. Who will end this game?

: I love watching election results.

: I miss Timetable.

: I’ve decided to migrate my business away from Alphabet/Google. Already switched search engines and …

: Episode 37: Halloween and the Lizard Felicity joins me on the mic to talk about her Halloween experience and a new critter friend. She’s …

: Cleaning Day Hack Never clean bathrooms, On laundry day. Too much work. Do the day before!

: I’m so looking forward to Wednesday morning. No more talk about 2018 and these midterms; only …

: Oh wow! I just got a text message. Did you guys know that there’s an election tomorrow?

: I’ve become that maniac that listens to Christmas music right after Halloween.

: App devs: please write better release notes.

: Daylight Savings Time What a stupid joke, Changing my clocks twice a year. Complete waste of time.

: No, sun, please don’t go away! It’s too early!

: Netflix should have done the right thing and cancelled House of Cards last year.

: Good Morning!

: Currently reading: American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road …

: Thirty Eight To Dos Been a bit behind, Thirty eight things on my list. Managed to get done!

: When are we going to turn off Internet comments?

: Annual Physical Had my physical, A mostly pleasant affair. See ya next year, doc!

: Just participated in a national poll. I’m a bit surprised at the middle of the road views I actually …

: Jazz Revival Listening to Jazz, Saw Kenny G in concert, Nineteen years ago.

: What’s up, Kenny G?

: Rainy Halloween Not the best weather, A rainy Halloween day. Got the kids out, tho.

: At least this Halloween evening actually feels like October.

: Halloween is going to be a bust with all of this rain

: CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.

: Dusting Got out the duster, Really has been way too long. Sure does a nice job.

: No iPad Pro in my near future. Maybe in the next 12 months I’ll replace my Air 2.

: End of Treatment Twelve weeks between shots, Botox wears off at week ten. Migraines incoming.

: The Babylon Bee: ‘I signed up to occupy Afghanistan, not defend the country,’ said one soldier. …

: Family Fun Day A beautiful day, For family fun in the sun. A great day, well spent.

: Visited this old neighborhood treehouse on a Fall afternoon. That brilliant blue sky never gets old.

: Book Review: Getting Things Done 📚 This is a book that needs no introduction. It was my first time reading it all the way through, …

: Michael C. Bender for The Wall Street Journal: In Indiana and Illinois appearances, Mr. Trump said …

: Finished reading: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen 📚

: Bike Benedict’s new bike, Training in the parking lot. He did really great!

: 55 degrees is my ideal temperature.

: Credit Bureaus They take my data, Without my consent. Quite rude. They are terrible.

: I sent three identical requests to the three credit bureaus to freeze my three children’s …

: It’s remarkable just how much light the moon can cast on the ground

: A Huge Milestone Sixty-four percent, Of pay to our student loans. A big, huge, success!

: I love currency.

: My kids fight over vitamins and Zyrtec.

: Big Day A cold, rainy day. A new bike, karate practice, Turned out to be fun!

: Cold, rainy October days are the best.

: iCloud Outage iCloud out is strange, So many things left undone. Hope it gets fixed soon!

: The new UPS Follow My Delivery feature is nice, but completely meaningless. They show the …

: Apple’s one year warranty for accessories is actually pretty good. In the cases where I’ve had a …

: Home Construction A leaking shower, Door twice replaced since last week. Hope this new one works.

: Mac App Store games do a terrible job updating to the new OS. Most of my past purchases crash on …

: Can we all agree that unsolicited text messages from political campaigns are gross?

: Having trouble making it through Getting Things Done. Keep stopping to add to-dos to Things.

: Blue Skies Ahead After all the rain, A clear, blue sky afternoon. Took a walk. Very nice!

: I will never get over my love for a deep blue sky

: I am the danger.

: Happy Sunday!

: Just had an entire conversation with my 4 year old. He woke up and apparently believes it’s still …

: Ride at Sunset A cool, Fall evening, Riding my bike at sunset. I’ll sleep well tonight!

: Nice night to ride.

: Life without my Fitbit is way better than I could’ve imagined.

: Chick-fil-a At Dinner Drive thru, full of cars, Wrapped around the building, twice. Totally worth …

: Accepting Cardinal Weurl’s resignation and then appointing him apostolic administrator, in an …

: Rainy morning commute

: Episode 36: Science Museum We’re starting our day, getting ready to go to the Science Museum. Benedict and Felicity catch us …

: Children’s activity venues should open at 9am, at the latest!

: School Tour Went on a tour, Checking out school for my boy. My, time sure does fly.

: Why has Pixelmator still not learned how to type on a curve?

: The amount of typos in news articles published online by major news organizations is embarrassing.

: Men at Work Repairmen are here, Fixing a leaky shower. Will be nice when done!

: Writing down a record of my life each day with a picture in Day One is one of my most beneficial …

: Nest Heat Cool A great mode on Nest, Perfect for in between times. Heat/Cool, just perfect!

: Have my leeks cooking in a base of pasture butter. Going to be making a delicious broccoli and …

: I think I’m going to do NaNoWriMo. It’s been four years since I’ve published a …

: Currently reading: Grant Us Peace by Chet Collins 📚

: I’m thankful for a two car garage on a very wet morning. So nice to load/unload the kids under …

: It’s pretty unprofessional for a news website to not have an RSS feed.

: Relaxing on the couch, reading a good book, while enjoying a symphony in the background of rainwater …

: Done By Lunch Got started early, First load of laundry at 5. Done by lunch, not bad!

: Driving is a joy and a pleasure, a skill to be honed and practiced. Maybe it’s just the pilot …

: Currently reading: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen 📚

: Microcasting is one of the best parts of Micro.blog.

: Episode 35: Hello, Fall A very chatty Benedict brings special guest Baby Black Nose to the podcast this morning. We talk …

: Book Review: The Spy and the Traitor 📚 Earlier this year, I read A Spy Among Friends, the story of KGB mole Kim Philby and his espionage …

: Give Me Wisdom The Book of Wisdom was written in a confusing time for the people of Israel. They had come into …

: LEGO Kit His first LEGO kit, “My dream came true,” he exclaimed. So much Dad winning.

: Autocorrect gets more wrong than right.

: Finished reading: The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben …

: About to build Benedict’s first LEGO set with him. He’s very excited!

: I’m not okay with the new Mandy. She’s trying way too hard. Wish she’d make the role her own.

: Having the Home app on macOS is so nice.

: Hand Wax Hand wax twice a year, To keep your car in top shape. Nothing can beat it!

: What crime against humanity was not committed under the banner of progress? What great human …

: Too Sleepy Too hard to stay up, Spent most the day asleep. Now time to repeat.

: The essential ingredient to the formation of a human person is answering the question: who is man? …

: Baby Crawls A sudden lurch fore, Mechanical-like movements. Never be the same.

: I bought Nicomachean Ethics on Apple Books today. That great work of Aristotle commands a list price …

: I’m very concerned about the Google+ data breach now that all of this personal information may …

: Building A Tent Built a lovely tent, For the boy and I to hide. We surprised Mommy.

: Nice park.

: Hello, my favorite pair of jeans.

: Rainy Walk I went for a walk, Leisurely stroll in the road. Glad I was not struck.

: I love rainy days.

: Grocery Pickup I order online, I pull up, out comes my food. Thank you, Walmart friends!

: Google on Google+: The consumer version of Google+ currently has low usage and engagement: 90 …

: Few things are as satisfying as pressing “Publish” in RapidWeaver.

: America A tremendous gift, Life in this free Republic, The Greatest Nation.

: Christ, Everywhere Last week we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis, and today’s First Reading brings to us the story …

: I find iOS 12’s Screen Time to be completely useless.

: For a society that claims to deny the existence of a right to another person, we sure do espouse a …

: Grill Time Get excited, kids! Dad is outside at the grill. Filet mignon, yum!

: Washed, waxed, and ready for winter.

: In the early morning hours, I contemplate the depths of Your love.

: A Day Concluded The day is now done, Mostly spent on shopping trip. Hello, Fall weekend!

: I refuse to buy International Delight Coffee Creamer until they bring back Wayne Brady.

: Went to a local brewery with Alison for date night. I had a root beer and street tacos, which were …

: Breakthrough: I’ve discovered how to not display dates on blog posts in RapidWeaver.

: Day One An entry per day, A printed record of days. A simple delight.

: Fitbit Last night, I took off my Fitbit. I’m not planning on putting it back on. I’ve worn a Fitbit almost …

: Walmart is killing Amazon on pricing.

: I just played around with Shortcuts, and it’s as disappointing as Workflow. This is not an OS …

: Currently reading: The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben …

: Karate First activity, Martial arts with other boys. He played joyfully!

: Book Review: Hiroshima 📚 I first read this book as a sophomore in high school for my World History class. When it came up in …

: Day One Journal I’ve written about my activities and included a photo in Day One Journal every day since January 1, …

: Dental cleanings are usually uncomfortable. Although there was a lot of descaling to do, I really …

: Finished reading: Hiroshima by John Hersey 📚

: A Sick Toddler All is well at lunch, Then comes a sudden illness. I’m sorry, sweetheart!

: Alexis de Tocqueville: (The United States) is the product… of two perfectly distinct …

: Episode 34: Solar System The kids demanded a podcast, and then refused to participate. So, I bring you up to speed on our …

: Hiroshima Reading book again, Story of Hiroshima. Unbelievable.

: Currently reading: Hiroshima by John Hersey 📚

: Postal Service Problems I’m fascinated by logistics. More specifically, with the operations of services like UPS, FedEx, and …

: Book Review: The Screwtape Letters 📚 What can I say about my 24th book of the year? A classic, Lewis’ insight proves to be a timeless …

: Twenty-Four A lofty book goal, Twenty four in a whole year. Finished in nine months.

: Finished reading: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 📚

: The Blind Faithful During today’s homily, our priest supposed that were we to follow this Gospel literally, we would …

: Bike Ride Bike back from the shop, Took it out for a quick spin. Now I’m exhausted.

: C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape on not relying on feelings of hatred: In his anguish, the patient can, of …

: Beautiful Fall evening for a walk.

: Book Review: Spectre Origins 📚 I’ve read almost exclusively nonfiction books this year. That’s normal for me, but I’m finally …

: Finished reading: Spectre: Origins by C.W. Lemoine 📚

: Attention, Drivers Two words to help all, Zipper merge. Each takes their turn, Much better for all.

: Currently reading: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 📚

: Morning Walk No rain in forecast, Radar clear, cool fall morning. It poured, I am soaked.

: Book Review: The Enthusiast 📚 After completing the previous book on the life of St. Francis, I decided to pick up this story. …

: A Special Treat Lunch at work with Mom, Always special for the kids. Great for Daddy, too.

: Episode 33: Errands, Folks We’re getting ready to head out on a few errands, but first Benedict wanted us to record a podcast.

: Finished reading: The Enthusiast: How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He …

: I’ve been reading a lot about the life of St. Francis. I’m convinced, now more than …

: I went through self-checkout this morning at Walmart to buy three items. It took me so much time to …

: Activity Season A brand new school year, So many things for a boy. Let’s try something new!

: David Wallace was a fantastic character.

: Trip to the Zoo So many creatures, Animals from far off lands. Totally awesome.

: Analysts are reporting that Apple’s cost for storage is $.25/GB on this year’s iPhones, while they …

: QR payments vs NFC payments… they’re not even close. QR is sooooo bad.

: Large red sign on refrigerator in snake exhibit at zoo: “ANTIVENOM INSIDE”

: Intelligence Lost Many young people, Cannot be bothered to think. A loss for us all.

: Thanksgiving preparations have begun.

: The Children We’ve been members of our current parish for over a year now. One of the biggest differences that …

: Hello, Autumn Welcome back, old friend. Your cool presence has been missed. Let’s open windows.

: It’s early on a Saturday morning. Benedict is cheerfully building train tracks upstairs, I have my …

: Currently reading: The Enthusiast: How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He …

: Last Day of Summer Goodbye hot summer, Days of 100 plus temps. I prefer the cold.

: A really great tool for finding lighter/darker shades of a color for web design.

: Book Review: When Francis Saved the Church 📚 I love when I approach a book with preconceived notions about the subject matter and end up walking …

: I love ordering new stamps.

: My children call the song Mrs. Hippopotamuses’ by Relient K the “Cat in the Hat song.” I …

: My favorite season is fall and my favorite type of weather is rain. Forecast says I’m in for a very …

: Finished reading: When Saint Francis Saved the Church: How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created a …

: One Month One month of haiku, A delightful way to share. Shall I continue?

: Oh, Google. You still don’t get it.

: Completing online surveys for restaurants, businesses, and even doctor’s offices can be an …

: The Worst Kind of Day Head is volcano, Migraine ruined my whole day. Sorry I can’t play, kids!

: My family gathers for a week at Thanksgiving each year at a rented beach house in New Jersey. We can …

: Best Year Ever Ready to make change, Why wait for January? I’ll start right here, now.

: My dream home has no doorbell.

: Tim Cook on iPhone pricing: The way most people pay for these…they pay so much per month, so …

: Self Control Public release day, Updates galore: apps, OS. I updated none.

: Four hours after the public release and my resolve to stay on iOS 11 is flagging.

: I’m going to hold off on the iOS 12/macOS Mojave updates. Not any particular reason, just …

: Episode 32: Dinner Plans The weekend is winding down and this children aren’t too interested in podcasting. So I welcome a …

: America Runs On I went to Dunkin’. Just a dozen; confusion. “Are you sure that’s all?”

: A Bit Too Comfortable One of the themes that I’ve been reflecting on in recent weeks is that of comfort. Jesus said many …

: Caffeine Headache Quit coffee Friday. Caffeine headache really hurts. Should be over soon.

: Micro.blog is great in that your blog can be anything that you want it to be. I’m on version 2.0 of …

: Flu Shots Surprise shots for kids, Hoped they wouldn’t be anxious. Betrayed by their dad.

: Book Review: Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan 📚 I first read this book/pastoral letter when it came out back in 2009. I was taking a college class …

: Getting kids up, putting phone away.

: iPhone Excess I watched the Apple Media Event earlier this week with a critical eye. To be sure, we’re at a point …

: Currently reading: When Saint Francis Saved the Church: How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created …

: A Bad Medical Appointment Went to appointment, Weeks delay, schedule missing. Am not going back.

: Honestly, enough with the mobile websites already.

: Maybe I’ll do a clean install of iOS 11 before hopping over 12. Just strip out a lot of …

: At a doctor appointment in the office suite next to US Rep’s district office. The office is locked …

: Also, Apple, will you please be courageous and add watch band and case colors for men? Black and …

: Finished reading: Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan by US Conference if Catholic Bishops 📚

: Apple Media Event New iPhone excess, Features few will ever use. Please stop the madness.

: 🎾 tagmoji, so hot right now.

: iPhone X S is the worst possible name. Except maybe for Pixel.

: PEOPLE OF THE INTERNET: If we all stop clicking ads, maybe they will go away.

: Patriot Day Clear September day, A nation’s innocence lost, A new world order.

: I love Brie.

: Sonic Just a rainy day. Large iced coffee at Sonic, Maybe not done yet.

: Currently reading: Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan by US Conference of Catholic Bishops 📚

: It’s Good to be Home The weather was cool this morning after several days of rain, the first few hints of Fall that’s at …

: Goodbye, Coffee The creamer is gone, My only reason to drink, Last mug of coffee.

: Book Review: Strangers in a Strange Land 📚 Archbishop Chaput is back with a timely and painfully honest critique of American society and the …

: Finished reading: Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World …

: The 5% Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. …

: I Love Rain Rainy Saturday, My favorite kind of day. Relaxing and calm.

: I do love an iced coffee on a rainy day.

: An Unnecessary Delivery Phone book on my porch, No delivery needed: I’ve heard of Google.

: I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate anyone among me who does.

: Episode 31: Special Visitors and Outer Space Benedict and Felicity had some very important visitors over the Labor Day weekend. They share a few …

: Carter’s “fun cash" is fake news.

: A Renter’s Mistake A small home repair, Went totally wrong. Big mess. Not ready to own.

: Old Navy clothes just don’t last.

: Devices Down, Please When iOS 12 comes out later this month, there will be a new feature that will tell me how long I’ve …

: The first morning back on the walking trail is always the hardest

: See You Next Time, Gramma Gramma is leaving, On a plane back to her house. Thank you for playing!

: Just catching up on the word about Evernote. I’ve been a customer for 7+ years now. Hope I don’t …

: I texted my sister-in-law a haiku at midnight the other day and have no recollection of typing it. I …

: Card Game Rules Games with family, New rules every single round. May I make a few?

: A bit wet out there today.

: Standing on an Airplane Plane parks, people stand. Door isn’t even open. Chill for a bit, folks.

: Airport sunrise for the long journey home.

: Be Doers, Not Hearers There’s a lot to the Christian life. We have a law that’s designed to guide us, to keep us truly …

: Awake Baby Very tired now. Lucy will not let me sleep. Try the snooze button?

: Happy Anniversary Anniversary, Celebrate time past, to come. Thank you, Alison!

: Finally listening to Ólafur Arnalds’ latest release, re:member. He’s my favorite modern classical …

: Pumpkin Spice Season Pumpkin spice everywhere. It’s August and 100. Get a calendar.

: I remember a time when flight attendants were responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers. …

: Reclining Airline Seats People who recline, Less room for the one behind. Disable feature!

: There’s something romantic and whimsical about airport terminals.

: What a great start to the day!

: Good morning!

: What would the Internet be like if we didn’t immediately assume the worst in everyone else?

: How does an airline set a 50 minute delay on a 6am flight the night before at 9pm? Crew? …

: Travel Prep Tired before trip. Much to do, so little time. I’ll sleep on the plane.

: Clothes for little girls are so much fun.

: MAS Mac App Store is lame. So few apps, no real value. I’ll buy direct, thanks.

: Episode 30: Busy Afternoon Benedict and Felicity were very excited to record this milestone episode! Benedict brings us up to …

: After listening to the Micro Monday microcast, I’ve updated my bio. I really love the way this whole …

: In these dark times, it’s important to focus on small wins.

: Lawn Mowing Mowing is kinda fun. Great time to hear new podcasts. Lots of hard work, tho.

: Safari bookmarks are so bad at favicons. I hope that improves in Mojave.

: As for My House This weekend’s readings were a non-stop blockbuster of well know biblical passages. Just in time for …

: McCain John is a hero. So much sacrifice for us. Always remember.

: Few apps are as indispensable as Ulysses.

: Nukes Watched movie on nukes It’s a bad situation. I like fresh tacos.

: Slow Day No haiku today. Not really much going on. And yet, here we are.

: It’s moony out here. (Photo doesn’t do justice.)

: Melatonin Time to go to bed. Melatonin kicking in. Can’t finish this hai

: For the first time in my life, I just Shaked and Baked.

: Living in a House I love journaling in Day One. It’s an incredible app that really starts to shine the more that you …

: Goodreads is awesome tool and is a positive impact on my reading this year. I wish more of my …

: LEGO Stepped on a LEGO. First time doing so at home. A new era dawns.

: Currently reading: Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World …

: Episode 29: On the Water As we finish our vacation recap, I talk to the kids about the fun we had on Lake Michigan. Felicity …

: I love the sound of the Keurig warming up early in the morning.

: Book Review: Retired Inspired 📚 I love reading financial books, so I was excited to finally pull this one off the shelf. I believe I …

: Episode 28: Going to the Dentist Benedict and Felicity had their dental check-ups this morning. They both did a great job! This was …

: Sugar Cookies Tried to bake cookies. Sugar cookies hard to make. Total disaster.

: Finished reading: Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age, It’s a Financial Number by Chris …

: Baking sugar cookies with the kids.

: It’s so much fun watching Benedict build with LEGOs.

: Evening Haiku The day is now done. Everything is put away. Time to read a book.

: Clouds I love when the clouds do this.

: Morning Haiku Toys, toys, everywhere. A home teeming with toddlers. Time to get to work.

: New friend at the Zoo

: The Choice I can choose way of the just or the way of the wicked. I pray for the wisdom of God to make the …

: Gorgeous day to be outdoors!

: Apparently political campaigns can text you now. It’s quite gouache. I’m going to stop giving out my …

: Using emoji in my Things projects is quite useful.

: Episode 27: Blueberries We just got back from the grocery store where we picked up some Michigan blueberries for our Sunday …

: It’s nice to not be on Twitter. Or Facebook. Or Instagram.

: Cleaning car seats is such a chore.

: Goal for the day: put house back in order

: Be Attentive My personal spiritual philosophy is based around the concept of attunement. I want to be grounded …

: That moment when you look at the recipe for dinner and realize it should’ve got into the slow cooker …

: I was reminded this evening about the importance of our eyes. The most delicate and wonderful organ, …

: Home As I drove the final mile to our house on Sunday, I started to wonder why I was so excited to be …

: Currently reading: Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age; It’s a Financial Number by Chris …

: Book Review: Parish Priest 📚 This was my second time reading Parish Priest, the story of Fr. Michael McGivney. While his legacy …

: Really enjoying listening to Ben Rector’s catalog. Pleasant songs to unpack to and listening …

: Episode 26: Beach Folks There were lots of folks at the beach for the kids to play with. I talk to Benedict and Felicity …

: Finished reading: Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism by Douglas …

: Episode 25: Mea Culpa We’re back from our trip to Lake Michigan! I apologize for forgetting to bring my microphone and …

: Let Them Speak I knew that Mass this evening was going to be a struggle. We arrived home after lunch, and given the …

: Even Elmo is happy to be home in his bed.

: Food Network Star is total garbage. Never again! Manny is king!

: It’s good to be home.

: There’s nothing quite like a road trip on brand new tires.

: What a great find on the road!

: Pure Michigan Our week at Lake Michigan is coming to a close. Even though I used to live here, this is actually …

: Van is on the road again. Just in time!

: Nice day to read on the deck and enjoy the breeze.

: Currently reading: Parish Priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism by Douglas …

: Great fun on the lake this morning. Slight breeze and calm water.

: Book Review: A Spy Among Friends 📚 Ben Macintyre is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers of the modern era. His style is so …

: I’m so excited for the RapidWeaver 8 launch next week. Lots of good features to look forward to! …

: Finished reading: A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal by Ben Macintyre 📚

: Good night, Lake Michigan.

: On the road today for an expedition and had to turn around due to car trouble. Grateful to be near a …

: Kicking myself for forgetting to pack my microphone for microcasting on the road. I resolve to make …

: Michigan Blueberries We got the kids out the door after breakfast to go and pick some blueberries! They were pretty ripe …

: I’ve never been an Apple News user. Now that it’s coming to the Mac, with all of that cross-platform …

: Private beach, cool water, good times!

: This is America I grew up in an Air Force family. Moving across our country, I’ve had the opportunity to live in or …

: Almond Breeze: Cartons of almond milk are being recalled for containing milk — an allergen not …

: Five Minutes Creating a good habit is a ton of work. Even just the thought of that work is enough to get me to …

: Hello, Lake Michigan!

: Hours on the road and Elmo’s still smiling!

: Another beautiful day in America!

: Arkansas: the Ohio of middle America!

: Had a slowdown on the way to the doctor’s office this morning. Loose cattle on the roadway.

: It’s Botox day again. Still at a loss at why anyone would use it electively.

: Few chores are as satisfying as washing the family cars.

: You’ve Got Mail 🍿 A phenomenal movie.

: Don't Be Outraged Dr. Daniel Siegel, a Harvard Medical School graduate and board certified psychiatrist has sought …

: I’ve never had a Big Mac.

: A great picture from Alison and I’s trip across America. The kids weren’t with us, so …

: It’s stunning how many varieties of bugs there are. Each plays its own small role in the ecosystem, …

: Alison called me at lunch for a quick chat. We rarely talk on the phone during the day, usually just …

: Never cancel on a forecast.

: I hate that Food Network Star brought Jess back at the very end and then gave her a pilot. She …

: Justice Ginsberg: I’m now 85. My senior colleague Justice John Paul Stevens, he stepped down when …

: The Babylon Bee: In response to an increase in angry mobs combing the platform for old tweets to …

: Currently reading: A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal by Ben Macintyre 📚

: Book Review: Resisting Happiness 📚 This book really came to me at the right point in my life. I had noticed several months ago that …

: I’m grateful for writers who have the courage to assemble their thoughts and ideas together into a …

: Book Review: Keep Your Kids Catholic 📚 It’s been said by many people that I respect that you should never read a book that you’re not …

: Bring What You Have Today’s Gospel tells the familiar story of feeding the five thousand. Jesus calls upon a young boy …

: After a week of reading blitz, I’m back on track to reaching my goal of reading 24 books in …

: Book Review: Confessions of a Mega Church Pastor 📚 I heard Dr. Allen Hunt speak in person at a conference two summers ago at Franciscan University of …

: Finished reading: Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly 📚

: Book Review: Dignitas Personae and Donum Vitae 📚 The Church is often painted with the brush of “no.” Indeed, in our culture today, there are plenty …

: Finished reading: Keep Your Kids Catholic: Sharing Your Faith and Making It Stick by Marc …

: Spent some time yesterday updating my site’s footer. Took quite a bit of play, but finally …

: Episode 24: Packing Lists With our trip to the beach around the corner, the kids and I spend a few minutes chatting about what …

: Reading There’s no doubt that reading has an outsized impact on brain development and intellectual growth. …

: Book Review: The Whole-Brain Child 📚 Now that Benedict is nearing his fifth birthday, Alison thought that it would be a good idea for us …

: Finished reading: Confessions of a Mega Church Pastor: How I Discovered the Hidden Treasures of the …

: Road Trips My preferred mode of transportation used to be commercial aviation. I’m a pilot myself, and the joy …

: Finished reading: Instruction on Respect for Human Life by Congregation for the Doctrine of the …

: I started a Books page the other day to track the list of books that I’ve read. I do this …

: Book Review: Building the Kingdom 📚 It’s hard to find a succinct book that covers the history of the Catholic Church. There’s a lot of …

: Finished reading: The Dignity of A Person by The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 📚

: Checking Out I left Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram a few months ago. My retreat from the digital world to …

: Finished reading: The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s …

: Alison suggested that we read some parenting books to help us as our kids begin to come into their …

: Finished reading: Building the Kingdom: A History of the Catholic Church by Robbie Peñate 📚

: Off to the Zoo Another great adventure at our outstanding zoo. We’re so lucky to have a great variety of species in …

: Book Review: Operation Mincemeat 📚 I first came across the writing of Ben Macintyre when I picked up his book Double Cross: The True …

: Currently reading: Building the Kingdom: A History of the Catholic Church by Robbie Peñate 📚

: Episode 23: Nature Walk The heatwave is coming to an end, but still persists this morning. I took the kids out for a walk to …

: Stay-at-Home Dad In a culture that celebrates being “busy,” it can be hard to quit. I’m now in my third year as a …

: Episode 22: Airplanes and Dinosaurs Happy Sunday, folks! After a bit of a break, we’re back. Just home from Mass, Benedict and Felicity …

: Thinking about my niece this morning. St. Maddux, pray for us!🌹

: Finished reading: Operation Mincement: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and …

: Nothing feels quite as good as a clean slate.

: Episode 21: Visitors Our very special visitors have just left and we’re working on cleaning our house. We took a quick …

: Episode 20: Sick After our time in San Antonio, we all got sick! Now, weeks later, we’re all feeling better. …

: Reusing baby clothes really only works if you hit the gender and seasons jussssssst right.

: You’ve Got Mail is a fantastic movie. Still great all these years later

: Episode 19: San Antonio We’re visiting San Antonio, Texas and bringing you updates from our trip. The kids are not in a …

: The Alamo We got into town late last night, and thankfully the dark shades in our room kept the kids asleep …

: Good Morning, San Antonio

: Quid est veritas?

: Book Review: The Year of Less 📚 I saw this book just before its publication around the first of the year. I loved the description: a …

: Episode 18: Groovy Joe Ice Cream and Dinosaurs Benedict joins me to read one of his favorite stories.

: Microsoft Flight Simulator may be the single greatest game of all time.

: Episode 17: Brown Bear, Brown Bear In the first installment of what will be a long-running series, Felicity sits down with me to read …

: Wife on Fantastical, “It doesn’t look any different than the Apple calendar app.” lol ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

: We moved Felicity into a big kid bed two weeks ago. My favorite part of the move is that when she …

: I don’t like the word “bespoke.”

: It's incredible how few sites have "Delete Your Account" options.

: Episode 16: Felicity's Birthday We’re celebrating today, and Benedict asked if we could do a podcast to tell all of the folks about …

: Toughen up, America.

: The purge is complete. Feels so good to let go. We’re down about 70% of the toys that we moved here …

: The great purge of 2018 is well underway. Always feels good to let go of the clutter

: Episode 15: Picnic Lunch We traveled to the hospital to have a picnic lunch in Mommy’s office.

: Enough with these privacy policy emails!

: I put a whole avocado in my blueberry smoothie this morning. Holy cow, this thing is delicious!

: Book Review: On Conscience 📚 This book was given to me as a gift by my parents. I’m developing an interest in bioethics, seeing …

: Episode 14: Robot Costume Benedict updates us on his big craft project for the day, and talks about the animals that he saw at …

: As a Nation, we have not yet solved the curbside to go problem. Restaurants, send your people out to …

: Naps are nice

: Episode 13: Happy Sunday, Folks I sit down at the breakfast table with Benedict and Felicity before getting ready for Mass. Felicity …

: I love the feeling of looking out on a fresh cut lawn at sunset on a Saturday night

: No matter how much dev work I do on a test site, the transition to live is always really, really …

: Episode 12: A Beautiful Afternoon We’ve upgraded! Our new microphone arrived today, so we took a few minutes to try it out. The kids …

: Time for annual enrollment. Trying to sort through all of this. Hard to predict the future, even …

: Social Security With the privacy stuff at Facebook and Twitter's recent clash with 3rd party apps, I'm feeling so …

: I closed my Facebook/Twitter/Instagram accounts 53 days ago. Very little disruption in my life. All …

: Beautiful day in the American Southwest

: I love listening to lawn irrigation systems on my pre-dawn walks. Pleasant sound breaking the …

: Episode 11: Trains Felicity requested that we record a podcast this morning and was enthusiastically joined by …

: Episode 10: Morning Play We’re enjoying a slow start to our day with some playtime. The kids asked to record a podcast, so we …

: Fresh cut grass. Cool breeze, grilling out back. Beautiful evening!

: Saturday morning and the house is awake. Sun streaming in through the kitchen windows, kids in their …

: Episode 9: Three Alison is back to work. We catch up with Benedict to get his review of his trip, try to keep …

: I’m grateful for Walmart Grocery Pickup.

: Picked up a HomePod today. I’m delighted!

: On the road again

: Hanging out with Thomas

: Episode 8: A Day out with Thomas Today is a very special day! We made the trip to the train museum to meet Thomas. We took pictures …

: I do love Spring

: Episode 7: Casting We’re out a fishing derby this morning! Benedict reports on seeing a dancing cow and shares his best …

: The pictures from Panmunjom are charming, historic, and humanizing. Try not to forget that Kim …

: Episode 6: Bubbles We made it safely to Gramma and Grandpi’s. After some quiet time in the house, I came outside to …

: Nice vacation

: At the Airport Benedict was very excited when our airplane arrived at the gate yesterday. Southwest is a great …

: Saw a motorcyclist driving 80 on the Interstate with no helmet or pads. Not much room for margin, …

: Episode 5: At the Airport Benedict and I made it to the airport! Our flight is delayed, so we found a quiet corner to chat …

: Episode 4: Travel Folks We’re getting all packed for our big trip tomorrow. We took a break from cleaning and packing to …

: Episode 3: Popsicles After a busy morning of cleaning, we headed outside to enjoy a well deserved treat!

: Book Review: Rainbow Six 📚 This was my first Tom Clancy book. I had played the computer game when it first came out, so I was …

: Episode 2: Sandbox It’s a beautiful morning and the children and I decided to go outside and play in our sandbox. …

: New Version I’m excited to celebrate my birthday by releasing ChetCast, a microcast about my life as a …

: Episode 1: Welcome to ChetCast I started my first podcast back in 2007 as a single college student. I’m excited to be podcasting …

: Releasing the first episode of my new microcast tomorrow. My Benedict is a guest, but he calls it a …

: Six months into using single stream recycling in our household, and we’re diverting about 50% of our …

: Thomas Merton on Conversion After a conversion experience, one is tempted to set aside, downplay, or reject one’s past. In …

: The tiny one fell asleep in my arms. These are the days.

: Marfa I was really excited to see Maton release a new theme on Micro.blog last night. I was even more …

: Several times a week, I turn to my wife, dumbfounded at the words that have come out of my …

: Another beautiful day in this great Nation!

: Time for the semi-annual deep cleaning and waxing of the cars. I love this day, and how smooth the …

: My bad boy approach to hijacking my own footer is costing me a lot of time in troubleshooting.

: Unified Design in Currency When I look at the current specimens of our national currency, I’m disappointed. The United States …

: How did I go so long without using emoji in Things? It gives such clarity to my projects!

: Fresh starts in YNAB are excellent. Very well thought-out feature.

: My backyard is lovely

: The greatest temptation in design is to add too much. Add just enough, and not a single object more.

: Honestly, what the hell is the Toyota design team thinking?

: First Mass with three kids. Two sets of grandparents helped. No backup on Thursday, though!

: No, sorry, I'm not on Facebook.

: Happy to be celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Catholic Husband blog!

: I regret that my hearing is so good that I can hear extremely high pitched noises.

: Nothing quite turns your day around like 45 minutes at the gym

: I still think it’s weird that I need an appointment at my barber shop.

: Just saw a Cadillac delivering Dominos. Tough times.

: Last day before it changes all over again.

: Panera stops serving breakfast at 11am on Sundays. You know that ain’t right!

: While washing the wheels of our car, my 4yo offered to give me a “car wash.” I turned around to find …

: Watching my Apple TV with my AirPods after the kids are in bed just might be the single greatest …

: I can think of very few scenarios where a blank page with “Coming Soon!” is the appropriate design …

: When it comes to cheddar, the sharper, the better!

: Ethan Hunt is a poor man’s James Bond.

: Well, it's February 20th. Suppose it's time to turn on the A/C.

: Taxes were pretty fun this year. Not nearly as fun as they'll be next year, though!

: I wish that more iOS devs would include alternate icons. An awesome, but underrated and …

: Felicity’s favorite thing to say to me, “What doing, Daddy?”

: Go Team USA! 🥇

: It’s February 10th. If you’re still going to the gym, good for you! 🥇

: The average Facebook comment thread: Comment 1: You're an idiot! Comment 2: You're a chimp for the …

: Great minds think alike, except in the Patent Office

: I just watched the Super Bowl halftime show. The only good thing about it was that Pepsi spent their …

: Botox injections, like all medically necessary injections, are terrible.

: I believe that the time is right for Catholic parishes everywhere to come together and finally agree …

: If you don’t pull over for emergency vehicles, you’re just a jerk.

: Book Review: Messy & Foolish 📚 This was a short little book, expounding on the early message of the pontificate of Francis. I …

: Book Review: The Total Money Makeover 📚 I’ve been a listener of Dave’s radio program for seven years now. I was first introduced to him and …

: Book Review: The Pope Who Quit 📚 Before the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, there had only been one man in the history of the …

: Forecast in the mid-60s for the next 7 days. I guess I survived winter.

: Eight years ago, I sent a late-night random email with virtual flowers as a joke to the woman who …

: After almost a year of procrastination, I’m finally wrangling my Evernote library.

: When autocorrect keeps changing “tall” to “y’all,” you’ve assimilated.

: In memoriam fidelium defunctorum Maddux Rose May her soul, and the souls of all of the faithful …

: Book Review: You Need A Budget 📚 I’ve been using You Need A Budget (YNAB) exclusively for several years. They’re a quirky company …

: Mission Accomplished My biggest goal for 2017 didn’t start out that way at all. It started with a few days in a row of …

: Sunday morning before the kids wake up

: If it’s not Prime, what is it doing on Amazon?

: Wife reaches into MY stocking and pulls out a piece of candy for herself. You know that ain’t right!

: A Year with Apple Watch Last December, I was a mess. My migraines were worsening, almost becoming a constant cycle of …

: BREAKING: Son terrifyingly adds "spider" to list for Santa without further explanation.

: First Day of Winter! Aaaaaand it’s 74 degrees

: Maddux Rose My niece, Maddux Rose, was born on December 9th. Maddux is my brother and sister-in-law’s third …

: There’s something really special about the light of a Christmas tree

: It’s nice to be home.

: Good night, New Jersey

: I love this town at night

: Sandy Shores

: Beautiful night

: Beach.

: Colorado is spectacular.

: Stainless steel is a lie.

: Giraffe

: The Magic School Bus Rides Again is a crime against humanity

: Gosh, remember when the internet used to be fun?

: I love Fall

: Y’all, someone needs to get their act together and figure out how to standardize children’s clothes …

: Every time Alison tells me to rework a project, the second version is considerably better than the …

: Remember when Chipotle used to be fun?

: I don’t buy apps like I used to. Rare to find quality apps these days.

: Blame Why are we so obsessed with blame? It seems to be our culture’s default response to any given …

: Contentment is a beautiful thing.

: Now, more than ever, I’m convinced that Apple Engineers created Safari reader mode for the Vatican …

: Relativism. lol

: I’m not one to praise Walmart, but man, Walmart Grocery is keeping it 💯

: There are few things as satisfying as sitting in the dark, coffee in hand, praying and watching the …

: The new coffee at McDonalds is not bad.

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