:
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis on 24 September - Vatican News After his heroic …
:
Therefore the Lord exhorts us to wait with patient and reverent faith until the end comes… …
:
That moment when you’re in a very long confession line with your children and the total legend …
:
My favorite kind of weather. ⛈️
:
Nine days until I can pick my knife again.
:
Push Harder - Catholic Husband Life should not be hard all the time, but choosing something …
:
Working remotely on my MacBook Pro. These speakers are amazing!
:
Marking the 13th anniversary of Catholic Husband. 1,072 blog posts published.
:
Discipline is uncomfortable, difficult, and at times, unpleasant. Its …
:
I just realized I can link files in macOS Finder to specific tasks in Things.app. So when I’m …
:
Iran Warns U.S. It Has Huge Stockpile Of Supreme Leaders - Babylon Bee the regime said on Tuesday …
:
These Better Things - Catholic Husband We yearn for stability, clarity, and certainty, but when the …
:
We can clean up our act in Lent, and maybe even kick an attachment to …
:
Abram went as the LORD directed him. Genesis 12:4
:
Cold Zero📚
Brad Thor for the last two decades has launched a new installment in his Scot Harvath series each …
:
I don’t know what it is about third-party file storage services, but they always screw up my …
:
People really respond to a bow tie.
:
How did I make it all these years in Things without using tags?
:
Mary sees herself as mother to each of us, in a real and concrete way. …
:
Reinventing The Dining Experience: This Cafe Modeled Their Payment System After Healthcare Billing …
:
Currently reading: The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett 📚
:
Toddler Review: This Book Has A Mind-Blowing Twist That You’ll Never See Coming. It Will …
:
While all the runners in the stadium take part in the race, the award goes to one man. In that …
:
Finished reading: Cold Zero by Brad Thor 📚
:
Unsettling: Your Amazon Package Came Too Fast - Clickhole Someone worked through the night to make …
:
Furious Trump Imposes 1000% Tariff On Supreme Court - Babylon Bee “If you want your tariff …
:
I guess today was the real Liberation Day after all.
:
Lucy approaches the iMac after practicing her poem. Benedict and Veronica join her. Did you finish …
:
Trump Orders Drone Strike On Venezuelan Olympic Cross-Country Skier - Babylon Bee “What an …
:
Always Giving - Catholic Husband This is ordered disorder. Life is difficult and not as it was …
:
Episode 279: Lucy’s First Reconciliation
We’re back from Lucy’s big day! We catch up about her experience and thoughts on the sacrament.
:
I love a good heated steering wheel.
:
Turning Point USA Announces Alternative Puerto Rico - The Onion “Finally, Americans will be able to …
:
Bible Authors Admit They Were Paid $7K For Every Reference To Israel - Babylon Bee Hey, if the …
:
Fraud Suspicions Arise As Somali Team Wins 734th Gold Medal At Winter Olympics - Babylon Bee “Their …
:
Apple’s “new” version of iWork is such a departure. Ads and upselling within the …
:
Currently reading: Cold Zero by Brad Thor 📚
:
Discipline is Destiny 📚
It’s a slow start to the year, and I did not pick the right book to start, but that’s okay. …
:
Kindergarten daughter requested her picture with the Nex Playground, but insisted that it have its …
:
Swimming lessons for the kids and I’m poolside wrangling my email. Tools make it possible. 👨🏻💻
:
Finished reading: Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday 📚
:
Where has the quarter-zip fleece been all my life?
:
It’s so easy to fall into a rut and forget to challenge the systems you put in place. My work …
:
ChatGPT is better at .htaccess than I ever was.
:
The best part of the post-walk routine is the deep relaxation feeling when I finally sit down. Like …
:
We all love a good comeback story; this is a fresh start in its …
:
Journalists Shocked To Be Laid Off From Obsolete Media Outlet That Loses $100 Million Annually - …
:
Conquering the elements is a huge psychological boost. It’s a whole different level when you look …
:
I’ve been a stay-at-home dad for 12 years. It amazes me when I’m out in a public setting, like a …
:
Afternoon cold brew and Rosary while watching the snow fall outside. ❄️
:
Toddler Review: The Slide Is A Stunning Thrill Ride Whose Delights Never Cease - Babylon Bee …
:
There can be little difference between rest and idleness. Rest is to …
:
Prayer as Ritual - Catholic Husband Prayer is a ritual unto itself, and it shares many of the same …
:
An evening knot tying project.
:
In Their Proper Order - Catholic Husband Our energy is finite and needs to be managed, along with …
:
Europe Deploys Troops to Greenland in Message to Trump - WSJ while a 13-person German Army …
:
European countries send military forces to Greenland amid Trump acquisition push Germany deployed a …
:
Digital Calm - Catholic Husband We do need our time, attention and focus, but I think the deeper …
:
Trump To Choose Next Venezuelan President In Inaugural Season Of ‘El Aprendiz’ - Babylon …
:
Some Noble Purpose - Catholic Husband Life is unpredictable and the future is totally unknowable. …
:
Saturday afternoon scale swap. Brought back the OG Benchmade blue scales to my first knife, the …
:
Democrats Confused Why Venezuelans Cheering Downfall Of Nice, Warm Collectivism - Babylon Bee …
:
Year in books for 2025
Here are the books I finished reading in 2025.
:
Tech Billionaires Threaten To Flee California Over Proposed Vest Tax - The Onion “If the …
:
More Roomba Vacuums Get Matter Support for HomeKit Integration - MacRumors iRobot’s added …
:
Oh No! Russian Forces Invade Alaska While NORAD Distracted Tracking Santa - Babylon Bee “We …
:
Book Review: The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds 📚
The Gospels give us a bare-bones description of the birth of Jesus. Just a few short paragraphs that …
:
Powerful Rest And Fluids Industry Influencing Doctors’ Treatment Of Colds - The Onion We’ve …
:
This doubt, when it extends beyond reasonable inquiry, is particularly …
:
In a Wild Year for Markets, Investors Who Did Nothing Did Just Fine - WSJ Markets were assailed by …
:
Finished reading: The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds by Fr Dwight Longenecker 📚
:
Nissan’s U.S. Boss Says the Automaker Lost Its Way - WSJ Meunier, 58 years old, who worked at …
:
It’s that time of year again: detailed tax planning!
:
U.S. Bans New China-Made Drones, Sparking Outrage Among Pilots - WSJ The Federal Communications …
:
Uh-Oh: Car You Honked And Swore At For Driving Too Slow Just Turned Into Your Church Parking Lot - …
:
Like every theological truth, its grandeur is tucked away in …
:
I’m excited to finally launch Applied Bioethics Magazine with its inaugural issue, The Human …
:
Trump Goes for the Stoner Vote - WSJ Opinion As we reported last week, young pot users are showing …
:
Advent is an invitation to simplify everything; it’s a challenge to …
:
Some risks in life are worth taking. ❄️🛷
:
Currently reading: The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds by Fr Dwight Longenecker 📚
:
That moment when your alarm to wake up relies on HomeKit, and your whole HomeKit system goes down. 💤
:
Study Finds 80% Of Americans Lack Social Connections To Pull Off Heist - The Onion “When it comes …
:
I like to think that 9am is the most productive hour of my workday. It always feels just right.
:
Early morning of writing. ☕️
:
Is there anything more satisfying in web design than consistency?
:
Immaculate Conception - Catholic Husband No place is the more true than Mariology. Mary’s place of …
:
First I was buried in snow; now I’m buried in files on my desktop. 🗂️
:
Jesus’ arrival was not a surprise. For hundreds of years, the place of …
:
Mall Santa Prepares For Seasonal Gig By Cutting Off Ankle Monitor - Babylon Bee “Nothing is …
:
The king is not meant to be a tyrant; just the opposite. The king is …
:
Late autumn twilight in the backyard. 🍁
:
Felicity: “Dad, when will it warm up again?” June. ☃️
:
I really hate touching anything made with microfiber.
:
End of Days - Catholic Husband We fear the end of our life, rightfully for the people we’ll leave …
:
Although it only happened once during his five days at camp, there was …
:
Faithful Departed - Catholic Husband This is a special day of prayer for those who died knowing …
:
Can You Spot The Differences Between These Grokipedia And Wikipedia Articles? - Babylon Bee …
:
‘VeggieTales’ Releases New Episode With Evil Orange Character Who Deports Mr. Lunt - …
:
Financial Advisors Recommend Throwing Away Unopened Bills - The Onion “As soon as you see an …
:
The Bible is not just a collection of stories, and the Church is not …
:
I Will Serve - Catholic Husband There’s a reason people always feel better after some act of …
:
Currently reading: Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday 📚
:
Two years in captivity, the hostages are all home. What a day! 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇪🇬🇹🇷🇶🇦
:
I’m finally cleaning out old house paint left from previous owners. By the numbers:
:
Given Up for You - Catholic Husband In many ways, God is an enigma, a mystery of unimaginable depth …
:
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning 🍿
:
Book Review: Remade for Happiness 📚
In 1946, Bishop Fulton Sheen published this book into a post-war America. It was the end of the …
:
I am absolutely blown away by Realmac’s Elements.
:
Predawn heavy rain moving through bringing cooler air with it. Enjoying the acoustics as I read the …
:
Long morning of only catching up. That’s okay, the progress of this weekend was well worth it.
:
To become mirror images, we have to set down our desires and priorities …
:
Project complete; this is where I’ll be hanging out.
:
Episode 278: Fall News Report
Lucy joins me into the garage for this broadcast.
:
Finished reading: Remade for Happiness by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen 📚
:
What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard,
and what has not entered the human heart,
what God …
:
It’s two years since my garage was organized. That changes today.
:
Clarity in Complexity
Most business owners I know struggle to find the perfect one-liner that encapsulates their value …
:
Getting out of bed and walking early is the morning is never easy, but the ability to carry that win …
:
There is something deeply soothing about looking up at the sky.
:
Democrats Stare Down the Political Risks of a Government Shutdown - WSJ Democrats reveled in their …
:
The rectangles on our walls, in our rooms, on our desks, and in our …
:
The great gift of life is not that it is a test to which we already have …
:
Terrible: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Will Now Deny Your Claim If They Can Determine That You’re …
:
The allegory of Creation tells us the essential truth that it is not …
:
Israel-Qatar Derangement Syndrome - WSJ Opinion But Doha didn’t complain nearly as much in June …
:
The Utah Governor Urging America to ‘Disagree Better’ - WSJ “Social media is a cancer in our …
:
The cross was designed to be a tool of intimidation, oppression, torture, and humiliation. A method …
:
Why Apple’s Lackluster New iPhones Will Still Pay Off - WSJ All of the updates were widely …
:
‘I Hope Someone Names A Frozen Pizza After Me’ Thinks Red Baron While Being Shot Down In …
:
Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Feels Like a Hinge Point - WSJ Opinion An assassination is the …
:
Cities Put Daniel Penny Scarecrows On Subways To Deter Crime - Babylon Bee “The jig is up, …
:
Give War A Chance - Catholic Husband Thoughts and prayers aren’t a throwaway comment, but a …
:
The greatest risk in life is to waste it outside of God’s plan. -Pope Leo XIV
:
Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Gorgio Frassati 🍿🇻🇦🇮🇹
:
Winds Shift Fresh air blows through house. The best! Wait, oh no; wind shift! Now smells like a …
:
Spirit Airlines Is Struggling, and Rivals Smell Blood - WSJ Struggling to find its footing after a …
:
For 1,000 days, starting in August 2018 and ending in May 2021, I wrote a haiku each day. I used to …
:
But what has not changed is the covenant we share. It’s a promise we …
:
Apple Makes Music Push in Radio After Losing Ground to Spotify - WSJ The deal with digital radio …
:
Fires, hoodies, pasties, and fudge.
:
It’s been a month since camp, but the change in his interior life is …
:
Pirates Under Fire For Directly Marketing Team To Children - The Onion The team knows that no sane …
:
Last Day of Summer - Catholic Husband It’s been a great summer for the kids. They’ve had neighbor …
:
Resets are important, and when you walk out of the Confessional, you can …
:
Satan Takes Trump To Roof Of White House To Offer Him All The Kingdoms Of The World - Babylon Bee …
:
Trump Takes Back Old Position At McDonald’s To Boost Weak Jobs Report - Babylon Bee “I …
:
Texas Democrats Fled to Illinois to Protest Congressional Redistricting. But Pritzker’s State Is a …
:
Our purpose is to know, love, and be in a relationship with God. God wills …
:
Currently reading: Remade for Happiness by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen 📚
:
Why is Chick-fil-A so good at everything EXCEPT coffee?
:
Big Lots Closes All Stores After Therapist Helps Company Work Through Hoarding Tendencies - The …
:
Book Review: Edge of Honor 📚
My reading is off to a super slow start this year, and we’re already at the end of July. Brad Thor’s …
:
Trump Administration Weighs Charging Patent Holders New Fee to Raise Revenue - WSJ Commerce …
:
Finished reading: Edge of Honor by Brad Thor 📚
:
Benchmade 917BK
The Tactical Triage is one of my all-time …S30V Steel | Black G10 | Axis Lock | Made in 🇺🇸
:
Episode 277: Weathercast
Benedict is at camp and the girls bring you a weather report. Scary if true.
:
Doubt is curiosity of the intellect, contending with difficult truths, and …
:
Enjoying the evening with some rum, the new Brad Thor book, and my full titanium bookmark.
:
As North Koreans Shun State Propaganda, Kim Tries a Flashier TV Show - WSJ Now, as North …
:
American Sentenced to 8½ Years in Prison for Helping North Koreans Get Jobs at Nike, Other U.S. …
:
Episode 276: Off to Camp
Benedict is growing up fast! He’s off to his first week-long summer camp. But before he goes, he …
:
Benchmade 533
The Mini Bugout was released just as I started …S30V Steel | Orange FRN | Axis Lock | Made in 🇺🇸
:
When I migrated the Catholic Husband blog, I broke all of the links. There was no way around it. …
:
The Crown Versus the Truckers - WSJ Opinion The National Post’s Chris Selley writes that last week …
:
Miles and miles of bike lanes. Just no bikes.
:
Biden Excited to See What Autopen Comes Up With For His Memoir - Babylon Bee “To be clear, …
:
Currently reading: Edge of Honor by Brad Thor 📚
:
This ‘Roth Evangelist’ Spent Years Turning His Retirement Portfolio Entirely Roth - WSJ For the …
:
Currently reading: Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal 📚
:
Build the Life You Want 📚
I’m not exactly sure how I made it this far in life before hearing about Arthur C. Brooks, but I’m …
:
Finished reading: Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks 📚
:
Episode 275: Newscast
Felicity and Lucy bring you the latest.
:
This is the power of yes and the power of vocation, like a ripple in a …
:
Elmo Leads Division Of Panzers Across Polish Border - Babylon Bee “Elmo says move forward! Ha …
:
Complacency is a dangerous thing, because it gets us to turn off our …
:
Resistance
When my alarm goes off, it’s time to walk. No matter what I do, I make a choice. Do I choose to make …
:
Eucharist Adoration is a powerful experience because it’s a personal …
:
Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🦅
:
Act on this word. If all you do is listen to it, you are deceiving yourselves. There is, on the …
:
Thomas Massie Unveils Small, Ugly Budget Bill With A Great Personality - Babylon Bee Sure, the …
:
The Lord’s voice flashes flames of fire.
The Lord’s voice shaking the wilderness, the …
:
The list is endless, but if it’s all real, what would I have to change …
:
When you’re on a deadline and the kids decide to pitch in.
:
Trump Bombed Iran. Here’s How 12 Media Outlets Covered The Story - Babylon Bee The Babylon …
:
In every case where someone has given their yes, God has done incredible …
:
Trump Meets the Moment on Iran - WSJ Opinion Mr. Trump gave Iran every chance to resolve this …
:
Trump Organization Launches Trump Mobile Cell Phone Service - The Onion “Sorry, I’m locked in a …
:
I see now that Jesus first strengthens my soul and makes it capable of abiding with Him, for …
:
You saw my condition
Had a plan from the start
Your Son for redemption
The price for my heart
I …
:
Israel Takes Control of Iran’s Skies—a Feat That Still Eludes Russia in Ukraine - WSJ “Basically, …
:
Verso L’alto - Catholic Husband “Toward the heights” is not only the objective of the mountain …
:
Do You Have Experience In Nuclear Engineering? Check Out These Exciting New Job Openings In Iran - …
:
Israelites Protest Prophet Samuel With ‘Yes Kings’ Rally - Babylon Bee “We …
:
Joy at Work 📚
I read Marie Kondo’s most famous book back in 2019, and although I’m not sure how much of it I can …
:
Amazon Teases Next James Bond Will Face Off Against Threat Of Collective Bargaining - The Onion …
:
You called, you shouted, and you broke through my deafness. You flashed, you shone, and you …
:
Let the Fire Fall - Catholic Husband In this locked, hidden place, fire burst through. Like the …
:
Love letter from my daughter this morning.
:
Project Manager: I need a carpet material that is extremely cheap and it must hold on to dirt and …
:
Finished reading: Joy at Work by Marie Kondo 📚
:
Common Language - Catholic Husband I’m not a gamer, and most days I don’t have time to play Sneaky …
:
Trump Responds To Putin’s Charge Of Him Being Emotional With An All-Caps Tweet - Babylon Bee …
:
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s Bad Year Keeps Getting Worse - WSJ State and federal lawmakers are threatening …
:
Afternoon cold brew and memories of my grandparents.
:
Man Honors Fallen Soldiers By Purchasing Refrigerator At Incredible Discount - Babylon Bee …
:
How the Student Loan Crisis Will Show Up in the Economy - WSJ Yannelis also worries that, as a …
:
This Way of Life - Catholic Husband Their lives were not taken, but given. They gave their lives so …
:
We need the perfect plan, the perfect setup, the perfect time. False …
:
55 degree with a cool breeze and a low cloud deck is my idea of a nice Saturday morning.
:
It’s a daily challenge to stay focused at my desk with children streaming through my office. …
:
Benchmade 940
The 940 is considered to be …S30V Steel | Green G10 with Purple Accents | Axis Lock | Made in 🇺🇸
:
Exploiting The Vulnerable: Scammers Tricked This Elderly Woman Into Buying The Cleveland Browns - …
:
Internet infrastructure work in the neighborhood is slowing me down today. Just got back from a four …
:
I have 67 podcasts in my queue. It’s hard to manage and is likely over 50 hours of listening time. …
:
We interrupt this school day for some brief railway engineering.
:
Episode 274: Butterfly Exhibit
I belatedly catch up with Veronica about her recent adventure. 🦋
:
Domestic Things - Catholic Husband Making beds, preparing breakfast, do these unassuming tasks …
:
Sad: AOC Unable To Obtain Real ID Because She Died On Jan 6 And Is A Ghost - Babylon Bee …
:
The Bee Explains: How A Conclave Works - Babylon Bee How are the votes cast? Each Cardinal places …
:
Trump Promises To Negotiate Peace In India As Soon As They Take Him Off Hold - Babylon Bee …
:
Canopy is awake with lots of birdsong at first light.
:
Millions of Student-Loan Borrowers to Face Collections - WSJ The collections process was standard …
:
System of Logic - Catholic Husband In the parts of the world where the Church accommodates by …
:
Not Fooling Anyone: This Hippopotamus Is Clearly On Ozempic - Clickhole The caption on the photo of …
:
With No Pope to Oversee Them, Cardinals Stay Up All Night Playing Goldeneye And Building Pillow …
:
Gretchen Whitmer Sneaks Into White House Again - Babylon Bee My people told me I had a meeting, and …
:
Parenting Experts Share Tips For Talking To Kids About Being Heir To Throne Of Small European …
:
In the Quiet Hours - Catholic Husband There are many days when I use those two hours for more …
:
Goodnight, Sweet Prince: It’s Time To Move The Software Installer To The Trash - Clickhole The …
:
We all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own. …
:
Unbelievably gorgeous day. ☀️
:
First night of the grilling season! 🍔
:
Dalai Lama Quietly Cancels Scheduled Meeting With JD Vance - Babylon Bee “His Holiness the …
:
We rely on God’s mercy to overcome our frailties in hope of obtaining all …
:
Daughter’s first tax return.
:
Jesus is King - Catholic Husband Who is this Jesus, the one to whom the crowd flocks, then …
:
Pentagon Fires Commander of Greenland Base That Vance Visited - WSJ “I do not presume to understand …
:
do bananas help with restless leg syndrome – Cure For Restless Leg Syndrome While bananas are a …
:
Touching: Amy Coney Barrett Adopts MS-13 Gang Member - Babylon Bee The 28-year-old Honduras native …
:
You May Be Excited About The Switch 2, But Have You Considered Making The ‘Switch 2 Following …
:
Book Review: The Wizard of Oz 📚
We took two cars on our ski trip this year, giving us more room for cargo. On the way home, I had …
:
I was also impressed with the fact that these people took their talent …
:
5 Times It Was Clear Neil Armstrong Believed He Was Searching For A New Route To India - Clickhole …
:
Financial Advisor Announces It’s Time To Panic, Urges Clients To Make Hasty, Emotional …
:
Forrest Frank - Live in Concert
I’m not much of a concert person. I’ve been to musical performances, but never at an arena, and I …
:
It’s been 12 years since the series finale of The Office and NBC still promotes it heavily to get …
:
The US Government (wastefully) spent $6.8T in all of 2024. Trump’s tariffs destroyed $6.6T of market …
:
Trump Excitedly Wakes Up And Checks Under His Pillow To See If The Tariff Fairy Has Left New …
:
Theology of Marriage - Catholic Husband Marriage is so unique that the Catholic Church recognizes …
:
Extreme Comfort - Catholic Husband Lent is the strong, spring storm of the Church. It’s the annual …
:
Finished reading: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum 📚
:
Watching the Pitch - Catholic Husband What is it about the good things in our life that make us …
:
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 …
:
Finished Reading: Indie Microblogging by Manton Reece 📚
:
Benchmade 179GRY
A neat tool in the Benchmade lineup, the SOCP Rescue Tool is an all-around …440C Steel | Made in 🇺🇸
:
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 …
:
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! ☀️
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
U.S. Pauses All Military Aid to Ukraine, White House Says - WSJ “The president has been clear that …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 & …
:
Benchmade 737
How can a pilot not have the 737 Aileron in their …S30V Steel | Black G10 | Axis Lock | Made in 🇺🇸
:
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
:
This is how we spend too much of our lives. We shuffle, moving things …
:
Benchmade 535
Five years ago today, I brought home …S30V Steel | Nebula FatCarbon Scales | Axis Lock | Made in 🇺🇸
:
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
:
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
Every so often a …Magnacut Steel | Blue Aluminum with Orange Backspacer | Crossbar Lock | Made in 🇮🇹
:
Episode 273: Valentines
This big day is here. I sat down to chat with two of my valentines. ❤️
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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
The Benchmade Freek was a birthday present …M4 Steel | Black & Red G10 Axis Lock | Made in 🇺🇸
:
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
I bought this knife as a trophy after completing the …S45VN Steel | Titanium Frame Lock | Made in 🇺🇸
:
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
The Hinderer Half Track is …S45VN Steel | Titanium Frame Lock with OD Green G10 Overlay | Made in 🇺🇸
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 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. 🔧
:
Trump Becomes First Former President Sentenced for Felony - WSJ Donald Trump was sentenced Friday …
:
The robot vacuum’s work here is done. 🤖
:
In Rome, the Pope has opened the four Jubilee doors at the basilicas, …
:
And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming
:
Icefall Topographic Rockwall
Tactile Knife Co. is a relatively new brand, with …Magnacut Steel | Titanium Liner Lock | Made in 🇺🇸
:
Biden Blocks Sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel - WSJ In an order Friday, the White …
:
Episode 271: Snow Day
Benedict is back from his friends’ house and has some war stories for us.
:
Benchmade 575GY-2001
One of the few knives I’ve purchased off the …M4 | Burnt Bronze Aluminum Axis Lock | Made in 🇺🇸
:
It took me three years, but I’ve finally implemented a cable management system for my desk …
:
LionSteel Skinny
A fine titanium frame lock, made cooler by its …Magncut Steel | Titanium Frame Lock | Made in 🇮🇹
:
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. …
:
Maybe we should call ourselves the Febreeze Brothers, ‘cause it’s feeling so fresh …
:
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 📚
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
This week we will collectively pause to reflect on the many blessings …
:
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 - …
:
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 …
:
Democrats Vow To Improve Their Outreach To ‘Bigoted Misogynists’ - Babylon Bee …
:
This is a day for us to pause to not only thank those who gave us …
:
A Triumph for Trump’s Republicans - WSJ Opinion It isn’t enough said that Mr. Trump did this while …
:
‘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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
9 Great Investments To Help You Survive A Kamala Harris Administration - Babylon Bee Jewish beeper …
:
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 …
:
Divided Mind
It’s remarkable how quickly I forget things. Just a few months ago, we started our summer vacation, …
:
First day of school, cool outside, windows open, everyone’s at their desks. 🍂📘
:
For I know well the plans I have in mind for you ➕
:
Saturdays are for errands & cleaning. 🧺
:
Philanthropy FTW! The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Just Distributed 5,000 ‘Caution Wet Floor’ …
:
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.
:
St. Paul advises prayer without ceasing, and what better way to drift off …
:
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 📚
:
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, …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Publishing is the best part of writing. 👨🏻💻
:
Readers
Humans make progress and prosper when they learn new things.1 I entered the workforce in the …
:
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 …
:
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. 🎆
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Pausing to Advance - Catholic Husband Most weeks I delete it from my list, without having done the …
:
A Dire Warning: Marine Biologists Are Sounding The Alarm That If Any More Red Lobsters Shut Down …
:
Play-Based Childhood - Catholic Husband Giving our children their devices as on-demand babysitters …
:
Today I’ve consumed American, Italian, and Icelandic water. What a time to be alive. 💧
:
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. …
:
Love Song for the Bride by Brother Isaiah 🎼
:
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 …
:
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. …
:
Currently reading: The Phantom of the Colosseum by Sophie De Mullenheim 📚
:
I get why hospitals require pre-payment for services, but their estimating ability is terrible. The …
:
Heavenly Delights - Catholic Husband In the revised translation of the Mass, one of my favorite …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg to Resign Following Report Detailing Sexual Harassment at Agency - …
:
Breathing Room - Catholic Husband While true that impulse shopping feels good, so does a lack of …
:
Monday morning, when I eat breakfast: ☀️ Monday morning, when I open my email: 🌪️
:
Suddenly There Aren’t Enough Babies. The Whole World Is Alarmed. - WSJ Erica Pittman, a 45-year-old …
:
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 …
:
Lofi beats for a rainy Sunday morning. ☔️
:
Every job has its lessons to teach us, and connections to make, which …
:
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 - …
:
Custom Parenting - Catholic Husband Many young adults today shun parenting and its many burdens and …
:
America Honors Earth Day By Recycling Used Presidential Candidates - Babylon Bee “Most old …
:
We need, and benefit from, all types of prayer. Group prayer, …
:
Above All Things - Catholic Husband Regardless of our time, circumstance, or difficulty, the …
:
The IRS Is Here to Help With Direct File. Oh No - WSJ Opinion Sen. Warren is selling Direct File as …
:
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 …
:
I’m now 100% obsessed with garlic & herb butter. 🧈
:
Episode 264: Totality
We had a clear view of the total solar eclipse this afternoon. The kids share their observations …
:
The eclipse has begun. Good visibility, pretty cool to see. 🌑
:
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?
:
Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of …
:
Gone Gray
Over the years, I’ve read many articles and books that discussed strategies for minimizing phone …
:
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 …
:
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 📚
:
No one has a right to another person. This is a foundational principle …
:
Finished reading: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer 📚
:
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 …
:
… these parables put on full display the genius of Jesus that can …
:
Prediction: FDIC seizes New York Community Bank at market close, reopens Monday under new ownership.
:
I will occasionally get behind on posts for Catholic Husband, but I always catch back up. …
:
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 …
:
Made my first PlaneDocs delivery today!
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 📚
:
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. 🛌
:
Currently reading: He Leadeth Me by Walter J. Ciszek, S.J. 📚
:
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 …
:
First thing in the morning, tomorrow will be waiting with its pristine …
:
Currently reading: Dead Fall by Brad Thor 📚
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
While deeply sad, the unraveling of this universal human experience …
:
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 📚
:
Finished reading: Near Dark by Brad Thor 📚
:
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 📚
:
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: …
:
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 📚
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Although armed conflict should always be a last resort, it’s a lawful …
:
Squirrel Wearing MAGA Hat Seen Scampering Away From Falling National Christmas Tree - Babylon Bee …
:
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% …
:
Washington Quietly Scrapped a Plan to Save Homeowners Thousands of Dollars - WSJ Fannie and Freddie …
:
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 …
:
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 📚
:
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
:
Man’s Day Sure Would Brighten Up If An A-10 Warthog Would Fly Overhead Right About Now - …
:
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 …
:
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, …
:
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 …
:
Five Minutes - Catholic Husband Building anything great happens one step at a time. You don’t need …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Currently reading: My Father’s House by Joseph O’Connor 📚
:
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 …
:
Let go of the false messages that you tell yourself. Be bold enough to …
:
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 …
:
If we want to build a strong habit of prayer, we have to commit and …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Finished reading: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by …
:
Our freedoms allow us to work, associate, play, and pray as we so choose. …
:
Currently reading: Soundtracks by Jon Acuff 📚
:
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 …
:
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. 📥
:
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 …
:
Sixth Guy Kicking Himself For Leaving The Company Before Five Guys Hit It Big | Babylon Bee …
:
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 …
:
The IRS Makes Another House Call - WSJ Opinion When an officer called Mr. Haus, Mr. Haus identified …
:
Currently reading: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by …
:
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market | The Onion “We’re calling …
:
Episode 251: What’s Up?
We’ve had a busy few months! I gathered the kids during a power outage to see what they’ve been up …
:
Biden Announces By 2025 All Wildfires Must Be Electric | Babylon Bee The President hailed the move …
:
King Solomon Lovingly Assures Wife She’s One In A Thousand | Babylon Bee King Solomon initially …
:
Sad Trump Says He Was Just A Few Document Boxes Away From Building Really Cool Fort | Babylon Bee …
:
Every family has their defined roles, each member taking on a share of …
:
A Destructive Trump Indictment - WSJ Opinion It was once unthinkable in America that the …
:
Trump Indicted For Keeping Classified Documents In Mar-A-Lago Instead Of Somewhere Secure Like The …
:
White House Prepares for Possibility Supreme Court Could Kill Student Loan Forgiveness Plan - WSJ …
:
Scholars Believe Noah Made Rookie Mistake Of Washing The Ark The Day Before It Started Raining | …
:
iOS 17 Can Automatically Clean Up Verification Codes That Clog Up Messages App - MacRumors Finally!
:
It’s not a mistake for a father to share a piece of his identity with his …
:
Report: Sandbag That Tripped Biden On Stage Also Participated In Jan 6 Capitol Riot | Babylon Bee …
:
Senate Votes to Block Biden’s Student-Debt Relief Plan - WSJ The Senate voted 52-46 Thursday to …
:
Currently reading: The Legacy Journey by Dave Ramsey 📚
:
Life with small children is never easy, but it’s always full of great …
:
If your projector screens have a more prominent place in your parish than the Tabernacle, …
:
New Beginnings - Catholic Husband We’re starting to take things off the wall, preparing for …
:
IRS Weighs Creating a Government-Run Tax-Prep Option - WSJ “It’s problematic that we instead …
:
Garage Doors - Catholic Husband The pile continues to grow, but instead of trying to fix the …
:
Some Buy Now Pay Later Users Face Rejection - WSJ In December, Sezzle launched a service it says …
:
FDA Advisers Back Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill - WSJ The panel of FDA advisers voted 17 to 0 …
:
Checkpoints - Catholic Husband I want to have checkpoints sprinkled throughout our day, with short …
:
ObamaCare, Zombie Banks and JPMorgan - WSJ Opinion Ended was a distinct Carter-Reagan-Clinton era …
:
Patients Lose Access to Free Medicines Amid Spat Between Drugmakers, Health Plans - WSJ Growing …
:
U.S. Covid Vaccine Mandates to End May 11 for Federal Workers, Others - WSJ The White House plans …
:
Fruits of Labor - Catholic Husband St. Joseph was a tradesman who had a very hard life. He’d walk …
:
Spinning Federal Mortgage Fees - WSJ Opinion The American Enterprise Institute looked at default …
:
Fauci Says He Never Locked Anything Down And Has Never Heard Of COVID - Babylon Bee “COVID? …
:
It’s truly incredible how a child in 1st grade can go from illiterate to a strong reader in 26 …
:
McCarthy Gets a Debt-Ceiling Win - WSJ Opinion The plan also cancels the President’s student loan …
:
This sea change was all possible because of Jesus’ simple philosophical …
:
Fidelity and State Street Push to Make 401(k)s More Like Pensions - WSJ The income-producing funds …
:
Biden Administration Considers Tougher Regulation of Money-Market, Hedge Funds - WSJ “The authority …
:
FAA Acting Chief Billy Nolen to Depart - WSJ Mr. Nolen’s planned departure comes as the agency …
:
Biden’s Second-Term Mistake - WSJ Opinion But asking the country to elect a man who is 80 years old …
:
Apple Card’s new high-yield Savings account is now available, offering a 4.15 percent APY - Apple …
:
It was fun to collect, but now it’s time to cash in
:
If God can work all of that good through a random anonymous fisherman, …
:
Peppa Pig’s Family Vacation Ruined By Jesus Healing Demoniac At Nearby Cemetery - Babylon Bee …
:
High Energy Costs Threaten Climate Goals, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm Warns - WSJ “People …
:
In every journey, and along every path, we find waypoints as we struggle …
:
Currently reading: Code of Conduct by Brad Thor 📚
:
Book Review: Act of War 📚
As I get deeper into the Brad Thor series, I’ve let go of how closely the stories mirror reality and …
:
When Simon Peter arrived after him,
he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the …
:
Credit Card Rewards Are Heading Toward a Crisis - WSJ “High-FICO cardholders on average earn money …
:
Homeostasis - Catholic Husband Homeostasis is the resistance we experience to our good work. Why do …
:
Mike Lindell Draws Sword, Cuts Off Ear Of Officer Attempting To Arrest Trump - Babylon Bee …
:
Pandora’s Donald Trump Prosecution - WSJ Opinion The danger for America is the precedent this …
:
Elon Musk’s Move to Monetize Twitter’s Blue Check Mark Riles Celebrities - WSJ Twitter Inc.’s plan …
:
The FDIC’s Sweetheart Bank Deal for SVB - WSJ Opinion The losers in this sweetheart deal will be …
:
The Simple Path to Holiness - Catholic Husband In these mundane, rote, and mediocre tasks, I’m …
:
Student-Loan Forgiveness Plan Faces Fresh GOP Resistance - WSJ Senate Majority Leader Chuck …
:
Democrats Vow To Arrest As Many Political Opponents As It Takes To Defeat Fascism - Babylon Bee …
:
Few people know this, but “Walmart” is an acronym for “every cart is broken.” 🛒
:
Donald Trump Grand Jury Is Called Off for Wednesday - WSJ In case you’ve ever wondered why grand …
:
It’s kind of poetic that 15 years of financial regulatory decisions have only served to ignite the …
:
This body of work represents something intimate; it’s the place where my …
:
What Gets Lost When You Rescue Markets - WSJ The attempt to eradicate failure from the financial …
:
Remarks by President Biden on Maintaining a Resilient Banking System and Protecting our Historic …
:
I need to find calm in the chaos throughout the day. I need to process the …
:
SVB, Signature Bank Depositors to Get All Their Money as Fed Moves to Stem Crisis - WSJ The …
:
Ukraine Asks Merrick Garland To Leave As They Already Have Enough Corrupt Government Officials - …
:
Start with Listening - Catholic Husband Prayer takes many forms, but perhaps it would be wise for …
:
Biden’s ESG Veto Is Revealing - WSJ Opinion The rule would drive more savings into ESG funds that …
:
To Catch Up On Today’s News, Man Just Reads 2-Year-Old Posts On Conspiracy Blog - Babylon Bee …
:
Tweetbot and Twitterrific updated with option to opt-out of subscription refund – Six Colors it’s …
:
Senate Votes 50-46 to Reverse ESG Rule for Retirement Funds - WSJ Advocates say that addressing …
:
Navy to rename USS Chancellorsville for former slave Robert Smalls - Task & Purpose …
:
Biden’s Regulatory Deluge - WSJ Opinion The Constitution grants the power to make laws to Congress, …
:
The Gaslighting of East Palestine - WSJ Opinion Today’s fear is the price Americans are paying for …
:
Preparation - Catholic Husband Prayer strengthens our relationship with God, breaks our hearts of …
:
Biden Draws Distinction Between Classified Documents Found at His Homes and Trump’s - WSJ He was …
:
Pentagon Spent At Least $1.5 Million on Missiles to Down Three High-Altitude Objects - WSJ That …
:
Donald Trump Visits Ohio Train-Derailment Site, in Early Salvo of 2024 Race - WSJ President Biden …
:
Crypto Still Draws Everyday Investors Hoping to Strike It Rich - WSJ Some individual investors’ …
:
All on the Field - Catholic Husband The truth is, if I leave everything on the field, all things …
:
Sixth Grader Swears His Science Homework Was Blown Up By A Sidewinder Missile - Babylon Bee Though …
:
The Junk Economics of ‘Junk-Fee’ Politics - WSJ Opinion There’s no such thing as a free financial …
:
This trip, more than anything, emphasizes the importance of play. For …
:
Super Bowl Flyover Featuring All Female Pilots Running 20 Minutes Late - Babylon Bee “Believe …
:
To Cover Rising Costs, Hunter Now Charging 15% For The Big Guy - Babylon Bee At publishing time, …
:
I have 50 unread emails. Not great.
:
U.S. Air Defenses Failed to Spot Earlier Chinese Balloon Intrusions, General Says - WSJ “This gave …
:
Obedient to Prayer - Catholic Husband If I were to sketch out a schedule for my ideal day, there …
:
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 …
:
Biden Proposes End to Moral Exemption for Birth-Control Coverage - WSJ The Biden administration …
:
Work from Home Dad - Catholic Husband It’s a daily challenge to balance my responsibilities at work …
:
Local Church Turns To Robo-Greeters To Combat Volunteer Shortage - Babylon Bee At publishing time, …
:
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 …
:
I will never understand people who pump gas while their car is running.
:
Banks Plan Payment Wallet to Compete With PayPal, Apple Pay - WSJ Wells Fargo & Co., Bank of …
:
Permission to Push - Catholic Husband The best way to get back to a manageable pace is to push due …
:
Amazon to Wind Down Charity-Donation Program AmazonSmile - WSJ “After almost a decade, the program …
:
The Power of “Pre-Day” Journaling - Day One Pre-day is the early morning before the …
:
Man Pops Car Hood, Thus Exhausting His Knowledge Of How Cars Work - Babylon Bee A neighbor stopped …
:
Hard to find for kid, Managed and got it open. He’s up and running!First Bank Account
:
Just opened my son’s first checking account and Roth IRA. He’s pretty excited!
:
I don’t look forward To car repairs with the kids. Tired, but was good.Heavy Maintenance
:
First day on the job, Son finished project, got paid. Very big smile!First Paycheck
:
I quit Twitter five years ago because it was a joyless place. Not sure why it’s taken everyone else …
:
Alec Baldwin to Be Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting - WSJ Prosecutors …
:
Ph.D. Students of the World, Unite - WSJ Opinion In the private economy, unions face limits on …
:
Bacon on griddle; Good dinner plan, but then smoked. Alarm sounds; eat out?Griddle Smoke
:
Unusually long, Won’t build in until Thursday. Will be a long week.Low Pressure
:
Cute in their polos, They are part of Daddy’s team. And a great logo too!Marketing Associates
:
Medical Residents Unionize Over Pay, Working Conditions - WSJ “When there’s extra work, the burden …
:
Work or Workout - Catholic Husband The truth is, I work better when I’ve exercised. Sleeping in …
:
Long, quiet Sunday. Took nap, then ran some errands. Nice to take it slow.Late Errands
:
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 📚
:
Went inside, so strange; In a group, even stranger! Delicious dinner!Family Grocery Shopping
:
Kamala Harris Assures Public No One Has Given Her Single Classified Document - The Onion “Please …
:
Accomplished rare feat, Work and school done by Friday. The weekend is ours!Done on Friday
:
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., …
:
Son picked up a book, Sisters sat; he read aloud. A pretty cool thing.Read Aloud Kid
:
Is there anyplace that Biden didn’t stash classified docs? Bottom line: either we’re classifying way …
:
Task list overflows, Afternoon to clean it up. Start back at zero.Cleaned Up List
:
What is a NOTAM? - Federal Aviation Administration Changed the acronym NOTAM from Notice to Airmen …
:
Completely wiped out, Schoolwork left undone. Kids glad. Early bed tonight.No Energy
:
Classified Documents Found at Biden’s Vice Presidential Center - WSJ Earlier this year in an …
:
So many hours, Can do some work, but not all. Always tomorrow.Win Some, Lose Some
:
Create Beauty - Catholic Husband But when we look up from our screens, when we behold the world …
:
Sunday morning, up. Back at Church; this is quite nice! See you all next week.Mass, Live
:
Got as Christmas gifts, All played outside together. Kids beat me; no shock.Yard Games
:
Lego Introduces First-Ever Affordable Lego Set - Babylon Bee Motivated by worldwide economic …
:
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 …
:
Brutal scheduling, Bunching is good, but come on! Can’t do all at once.Lots of Errands
:
Military to proceed with changing names of bases honoring Confederate generals - WTOP The bases are …
:
Celsius Network Wins Ownership Rights to Customer Crypto Deposits - WSJ A bankruptcy judge ruled …
:
Third grade math lessons, I learned poorly the first time. Now I’m the class ace!Teaching Math
:
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.
:
Bought a new car seat. Got home, wrong one inside. Darn. To the store I go.Retail Fraud
:
DocuSign is a very nice tool.
:
New for 2023, Applied Bioethics Magazine is free to read on the web. Enjoy! ⚕️
:
Messy for a week, Kids pitched in, house all cleaned up. Back to normal ops.Order Restored
:
Clowns Debate Who Will Be Elected Next King Of The Clowns - Babylon Bee At publishing time, voting …
:
Woke up, stomach hurt! Stayed in bed all day; not good! Better by night time.Knocked-Out
:
The Bible in a Year - Catholic Husband Following the narrative of the story, and watching the …
:
All the same words, prayers, Lesser experience, tho. Need to get healthy!YouTube Mass
:
Currently reading: Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ascension Press 📚
:
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_ …
:
Just a single month, Three different viruses. Yuck. Hopefully the end!A Bit Much
:
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 📚
:
Messy house, and yet, Would like the weekend off. So, Work now, tidy then.Work or Clean
:
Trump Thanks Dems For Releasing Best, Most Beautiful Tax Returns Ever - Babylon Bee “Nobody …
:
Car seat can’t be cleaned; You had one job, you losers! This does not make sense.Dumb Design
:
Just passed 7 years of journaling every day. 📓
:
Been sick for a month, May I propose we just not? Ready for a break.Sick Kids
:
Christmas sewing kit, So why not sew this morning? She made rapid gains.Morning Sewing
:
Freezing cold outside, Son chooses books under tree. Looks like jacket helped.Reading Under Tree
:
Silent Night - Catholic Husband A silent night, a holy night, in a cave in a rural town, an …
:
Health insurance ❌ healthcare. Health insurance is a contract to cover the personal financial …
:
A quiet start, then, Kids come down the stairs. Party! A joyous morning.Sitting on the Stairs
:
Santa hates a mess; That’s how I was raised. We cleaned, Now house is ready! …Christmas Eve Clean-Up
:
The House Pretends to Call in Sick - WSJ Opinion Members sign a letter, available on the House …
:
Dinner: power out. Later, back on. But, oh no! Pipes are frozen!Cascade of Errors
:
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.
:
Just needed one thing. Drove over, every spot full! Well, never mind then.Target Drive-Up
:
A new business line, All the dots almost complete. This is happening.Order Placed
:
Around town errands, Son reads aloud to sisters. They are all quiet!Brother Reads
:
I’m glad that we’ll get to see the Trump tax returns, but this has been an awful episode. First, the …
:
House Committee Voted to Release Trump’s Tax Returns: Live Updates For those wondering, the …
:
I love the strong feeling of restful conclusion that the final two weeks of the year bring.
:
A rare feat is done; Laundry run, folded, away, All in just one day!One Day Laundry
:
Equifax, a private company, scooped up reams of my private data, without my consent, and sold it to …
:
The Year It’s Been - Catholic Husband As the calendar turns over to another year, it’s the …
:
Toyota Chief Says ‘Silent Majority’ Has Doubts About Pursuing Only EVs - WSJ “Because the right …
:
Precautions taken; Doesn’t matter, a big mess! Beautiful mess, tho.Decorating Cookies
:
Vatican Dismisses U.S. Antiabortion Activist From Priesthood - WSJ The statement didn’t specify the …
:
A daily struggle, Keeping the mess in check, away. Done; satisfying.Clean House
:
Pre-dawn is my most productive time block. 👨🏻💻
:
Small girl growing up, Master of the stairs up and down. Top gate came down. Nice!Gate Comes Down
:
Three of four are sick. Calling it; take the day off. No day off for Dad.Rest is Best
:
Moved in years ago, Finally met my neighbors. They were pretty chill.Hello, Neighbors
:
DOJ Arrests Sam Bankman-Fried For Running Out Of Bribery Money - Babylon Bee Republicans criticized …
:
My first one in years. Kids had a wonderful time; All made some new friends.Office Christmas Party
:
Mondays are busy. Laundry, school, work must be done. Glad when it’s over.Push Through
:
The Prodigal Son - Catholic Husband I think it reminds us of the relationship that God wants with …
:
A stroke of genius And some physics. We did it! Cable runs inside.Inside Internet
:
Being a homeowner feels so great. 🏡
:
Hard to start early, Christmas tree is nice in dark, Metaphorically.Soft Morning Glow
:
Kids and Dad sit down; They do school, I do my work. Coworking remotes.Coffee Shop Work
:
Biden Bails Out the Teamsters - WSJ Opinion Democrats are calling Republicans stingy for refusing …
:
Three homeschool kids, a toddler, and a self-employed remote worker walk into a coffee shop… …
:
Morning prayer by the soft light of the tree. 🎄
:
Little girl climbs up, Plays keys with joy and delight. Look! I piano!I Piano
:
Russia Releases Brittney Griner From Penal Colony in Prisoner Swap Deal - WSJ Women’s basketball …
:
City appointment. Ran errands while I was there. Faster without kids.Fast Errands
:
Congressional Negotiators Start to Run Out of Time on Full-Year Spending Bill - WSJ The National …
:
Back at my desk, and way behind. 🏃🏻
:
Almost over hill, “Good thing you got the shot!” Yeah, Not that much better.Flu, Day 3
:
Woke up much past two; In bed for the day again. Try again Tuesday?Flu, Day 2
:
Time to Care - Catholic Husband Like the oxygen mask on the airplane, we need to take a moment to …
:
Woke up; huh, not great. Maybe just take a nap? Yeah. Down and out for day.Flu, Day 1
:
Three years since last time, Kids didn’t forget a thing. Fun time had by all.Train Rides Again
:
The place was a mess. Kids couldn’t hang; Dad stepped in. Cautionary tale.Toy Closet Showdown
:
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 …
:
Boeing Races to Win Congressional Reprieve for New 737 MAX Models - WSJ Without a deadline …
:
No spigot by cars, Long hose just to wash. Not good! Two years, but now fixed.Side Spigot
:
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 …
:
Rising Tether Loans Add Risk to Stablecoin, Crypto World - WSJ Tether has also left it unclear …
:
I order, they shop. Pickup in seconds; they load. Such a load off; thanks!Walmart Shoppers
:
Tweetbot Maker Tapbots Working on ‘Ivory’ Mastodon App - MacRumors Ivory has a design …
:
Finished reading: Hidden Order by Brad Thor 📚
:
Unusually rare, Laundry done, away: one day. Don’t expect to last.One Day Laundry
:
“Press button, Daddy?” “Yay! Press button! I win! …The Toddler & The Button
:
True Gratitude - Catholic Husband Amid this pause, we collectively take a breath and focus on …
:
Lights strung on the floor, Plugged in. Tempting to resist, Got a good pic, tho.Tree Decorating
:
Vatican Says China Broke Agreement on Bishops - WSJ Since 2018, neither Beijing nor the Vatican has …
:
Nice when it’s cool out, Though a big job left undone. Maybe in the spring?Attic
:
Vatican Tells Catholics How to Make ‘Faith-Consistent’ Investments - WSJ They call for “proactive …
:
Went to the office; No internet. Coffee shop: Math, business, & play!Remote Work
:
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, …
:
Work in the morning, Rain throughout the day. Cozy, Warm Thanksgiving meal.Relaxing Thanksgiving
:
Currently reading: Hidden Order by Brad Thor 📚
:
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 …
:
U.S. Poised to Grant Chevron License to Pump Oil in Venezuela - WSJ The developments come just …
:
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 …
:
Simple Truths - Catholic Husband A child doesn’t need to be able to explain transubstantiation to …
:
Enjoy Today - Catholic Husband Each day may not feel like a gift, but they all have little …
:
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 …
:
15 Job Qualifications To Work For The Fed - Babylon Bee Must be able to call a hundredth of a …
:
After Ignoring Attacks On Churches & Pro-Lifers, Media Decides Political Violence Worth Covering …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Trump Parts Hudson River Leading Exodus Of New York Republicans To Florida - Babylon Bee New York …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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 …
:
The spiritual life is the biggest project any of us ever undertake. …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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 …
:
Soo Locks filling up at a rate of 1 million gallons per minute.
:
Taking a ride in the Soo Locks.
:
Episode 243: Fort Mackinac
High atop Mackinac Island, eating lunch in the historic Fort Mackinac, I chat with Benedict about …
:
Passing under the Mackinac Bridge.
:
Visiting the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw in port today.
:
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, …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Episode 237: Uncle Stuart
We’ve had a visitor twice in the last two weeks. I talk to the kids to get their impressions.
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Now that we’re into the Easter season and our Lenten practices are over, …
:
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 …
:
The Human Person - Catholic Husband The human person, and our understanding of its dignity and …
:
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, …
:
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 …
:
Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Moratorium Until End of August - WSJ The Biden …
:
Giving brew over ice a try. ☕️
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
Finland’s Drift Toward NATO Membership Accelerated by Russia’s Ukraine Invasion - WSJ Watching …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 📚
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 📚
:
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.
:
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.
:
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: 🚴🏻♂️
:
Currently reading: The Simple Path to Wealth by J. Collins 📚
:
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, …
:
Episode 220: Gingerbread Houses
Christmas Eve is well underway. Our big project this morning was building gingerbread houses.
:
My favorite day of the year. ❄️🎅🏻🎄
:
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, …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Biden Emerges as Progressive Government’s Mr. Bad Example - WSJ Opinion The virus is the most …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 - …
:
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, …
:
Putin Troop Buildup Near Ukraine Raises Concerns of Potential 2022 Invasion, U.S. Officials Say - …
:
Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery, put on the splendor of glory from God …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Structure is good, but rigidity is fatal. We have to be willing and able …
:
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.
:
U.S. Joins With China, Other Nations in Tapping Oil Reserves - WSJ The six countries combined are …
:
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.
:
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 …
:
Biden Asks FTC to Examine Oil, Gas Companies’ Role in High Gasoline Prices - WSJ In a Wednesday …
:
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 …
:
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. 🎃
:
Acceptance is the humble admission that the great plans of God are …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Walmart, With Eyes on Amazon, Tries to Build a Fintech Startup - WSJ Walmart launched its own …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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. 🧈
:
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 …
:
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, …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
9/11: Inside the President’s War Room 🍿
It took twenty years for the date to become meaningless to a lot of people.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 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 …
:
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 …
:
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:
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Satan Confirms Hell Only Serves Pepsi Products - The Babylon Bee As one new entrant to Hell …
:
Lazy Summer Days - Catholic Husband God created many things. Indeed, that first week was full of …
:
Time to start the long journey home. 🛣
:
Cities Try to Phase Out Gas Stoves—but Cooks Are Pushing Back - WSJ “But to say that an electric …
:
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 …
:
Vacation makes for interesting blogging. Perhaps I’ll work a bit more on making my day-to-day …
:
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 …
:
Finally getting around to developing a Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. So boring!
:
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. 👨🏻💻
:
Episode 201: Kayaking on Lake Michigan
We went out on the boats and I expected the kids to be much more chatty about it.
:
To the Lake - Catholic Husband I’m slowing my pace, relaxing, and restoring. My life will fill up …
:
Sitting in my guest room, windows open, listening to the sound of the waves lap against the sandy …
:
Defense Contractor Tearfully Welcomes Home Beloved Drone From Afghanistan - The Babylon Bee Veteran …
:
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 …
:
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!”
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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. …
:
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 …
:
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. …
:
Finished reading: The White Coat Investor’s Financial Boot Camp: A 12-Step High-Yield Guide …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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!
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
A three year journey, Comes to a beautiful close. The art is complete.Coda
:
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.
:
Outside play is loved, But running gets them all hot!
Short, frequent play breaks.Time Outside
:
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 …
:
Getting money back, It’s a wonderful feeling. Skip “buy” next time?Returns
:
Benedict’s Art from yesterday. His drawings are now quite intricate.
:
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 …
:
Time for some sealants. Went very quick, son did great! He still loves the place.Dentist
:
✔ 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.
:
Rain came down in sheets, Whole lawn, street flooded. But then, Ended with rainbow!Spring Rains
:
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 …
:
Day not going great, Jon’s podcast made me laugh. Whew. Day ended better.Needed to Laugh
:
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 …
:
In those minutes that they spent in the backyard, they were whatever …
:
Always there and kind, Thanks for all that you have done. Home is where Mom is.Mom
:
A few more to go, Small bushes, came out easy. Now the house is bare.Stump Removal, Part Two
:
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.
:
So much to explore, Friends found on the Creature Trail. Good-byes are still hard.Backyard
:
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, …
:
Tempted to eat carbs, Stay out of way of success. I got a salad.Committed
:
CIA Breaks Up ISIS Plot To Use Incorrect Pronouns - The Babylon Bee “That’s literal violence,” …
:
This must be odd, right? Son way too happy while there. Bodes well for his …Happy Kid at Dentist
:
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 …
:
Nice to walk early, I know these days just won’t last. Summer is coming.Cool Mornings
:
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.
:
Had two good students, Little resistance, went well. They liked school, also.Studious
:
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. …
:
Biden Relocates 20,000 National Guard Troops To Inner Cities To Snipe Menthol Cigarettes Out Of …
:
God did not make us to be strong on our own, but to be channels of His …
:
Stormy morning cleared, Beautiful trip to the zoo. Toy lost, but still good.Zoo Trip
:
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 📚
:
A long list to do, Everyone worked together. Tomorrow: the zoo.All Got Done
:
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! ☕️
:
Strange, productive day. Didn’t feel great, but got done. Better than the start.Rally
:
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 …
:
Best production knife, Sorry, I just don’t like it. I’m a Benchmade guy.Sebenza, Not for Me
:
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 …
:
Crown of collection, Great knife, pattern not quite there. Got to get this right!Gold Class
:
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 - …
:
Home library changed, Now son’s bookstore. Curated, But with return date.Bookstore
:
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 …
:
Solo backyard play, Running around, jumping, fun. The time of his life!Boy Plays Alone
:
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 …
:
Physical health is the building block of life, and it’s …
:
A fresh and clean slate, More earth work, shutters, then plant. So many choices.Garden Planning
:
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 …
:
Hard with a wood door, Small metal plate and it works! Really good decor.Door Magnets
:
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.
:
Forecast called for light, Heavy thunderstorms instead. Got a bit wet, folks.Rainy Walk
:
Unclear What Political Party Man Belongs To Since He’s Wearing Both A MAGA Hat And A Mask - …
:
No better feeling, Running hand on fresh waxed car. Smooth and so shiny!Fresh Wax
:
Apple Executive Says AirTags Designed to Track Items, Not Children or Pets - MacRumors If parents …
:
Good afternoon job, Line them up and knock them out. Feeling accomplished.Washing Cars
:
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 …
:
The season is here, Gave the lawn a nice fresh cut. Will repeat weekly.Opening the Lawn
:
Set up, organized, Easy to see all in place. Better solution.Knife Case
:
Bribe | Catholic Husband
I think that children should do the right thing because it’s what’s asked …
:
A bad idea, So busy, slow self-checkout. Don’t do that again!Sunday Afternoon Walmart
:
Walmart replacing cashiers with self-checkout was their worst idea ever.
:
Biden Rebuffed Commanders’ Advice in Decision to Leave Afghanistan - WSJ Mr. Biden carefully …
:
No point to being, If you have motor oil. Grocery stores sell food.Grocery Store?
:
You Want to Invest Responsibly. Wall Street Smells Opportunity. - WSJ Investors, it seems, are more …
:
No school to be done, Went to planetarium. Built LEGOS and more!Full Day of Play
:
Apple Music Reveals How Much It Pays When You Stream a Song - WSJ Apple Music told artists it pays …
:
Episode 191: Master Builders
It’s a rainy Friday afternoon, so we got out some LEGO sets and gave Felicity her first turn …
:
A full week of work, Accomplished in a morning. Glad the kid likes math!Math Day
:
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.
:
Always there for you,
Ready to brighten your day. Thanks for it all, friends!Chick-fil-a
:
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 …
:
House a bit behind, Kiddos pitched in to get clean. School work got done, too.Many Small Hands
:
Sawing can be hard, Inverse: like, impossible! Took a while, but done.Manual Saw
:
Baseball Says Cuba ‘Sí,’ Georgia ‘No’ - WSJ Major League Baseball says “values” compelled it to …
:
Anxiety is the body warning us. In a way, I think that the anxiety of …
:
It comes once a year, A time to rejoice, reflect. Always my favorite.Mercy Sunday
:
Two-Thirds of iPhone Users Expected to Block Ad Tracking - MacRumors As many as 68 percent of …
:
Went on hike first thing, Came home and crashed. All the sick, Without being sick.Oof
:
One year into this, Two weeks left for me to go. Not bad at all, tho.Full Protection
:
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 …
:
A week all behind, One focused day: back on track. All ready to go!Back on Top
:
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 …
:
Several line breaks fixed, Charged the line, no leaks were seen. Totally nailed it!Amateur Plumber
:
Facebook Apologizes For Getting 533 Million Users’ Personal Data Stolen Before They Could Sell …
:
‘Biden Never Called For A Georgia Boycott,’ Says Jen Psaki As Biden Stands Right Behind …
:
A weekend project, Fresh coat of paint on front door. Starting to leave mark.Teal Door
:
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 …
:
School science project, First butterfly hatched and flew, The kids are amazed.Butterflies
:
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 …
:
He rose from the dead, First task: Jesus made His bed. There’s a lesson there.The First Thing
:
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 …
:
It is no small thing, To have a home with decor. Feels like we live here.Decorated Walls
:
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 …
:
Never done before, Fixed PVC break in line. Cheaper than plumber.PVC Repair
:
Biden’s Multitrillion-Dollar Gamble - WSJ I think there’s considerable tax-the-rich fervor among …
:
Apple Arcade Adds 30 Classic Games Including ‘Fruit Ninja’ and ‘Cut the Rope …
:
Done with school for week, Now we get an Easter Break! Possibilities!Easter Break
:
After Fun April Fools’ Day Of Telling Jokes, Babylon Bee To Return To Real News Tomorrow - The …
:
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 …
:
My rash keeps growing, Worth the price for a fresh start. Better me than kids!Poison Ivy
:
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. …
:
Beijing has limited independent access to information on Covid-19’s …
:
Just arrived on truck, Custom pillow from the web. If this fails, then what?Internet Pillow
:
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 …
:
Had focused students, All work done by 10. Oh, wow! Now we can go play!Done By 10
:
The Bromance Continues: Biden Lets Obama Pilot Drone Into Syria For Old Times’ Sake - The …
:
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 …
:
Heavy, wet soil. Sixteen bush stumps removed. Gone! On to the next phase!Stumps Gone
:
Powell Says Now Is Not the Time to Focus on Reducing Federal Debt - WSJ “Given the low level of …
:
Not an easy thing, But a big savings for us. One bed down, still more.Bush Removal
:
Angela Merkel Has Lost Her Pandemic Touch - WSJ The arrival of vaccines fundamentally changes how …
:
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 …
:
First time in-store. Whew! Like we’ve never done before, Kids saw things; amazed!In-Store Shopping
:
Lawn mowing season is officially open.
:
The Irish know how to make music. 🇮🇪
:
He’s been less President than Prime Minister of the Pelosi-Schumer …
:
Done with our school tasks, Ready for three days of work! Can’t wait to go start!Weekend Primed
:
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 …
:
A well placed kid bribe, Now they eat their dinner whole. Best money I’ve spent.Bribes
:
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 …
:
Not on the schedule, But things just worked out. Got lunch, Ate with Mom at work.Picnic Lunch
:
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 …
:
Time to water lawn, System tuned up and ready. This lawn opens soon.Irrigation System
:
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 …
:
I share on my blog.Social
Find me on Facebook.Hey, follow me on Twitter!
:
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 …
:
A day of projects, Progress so satisfying. Did not picture this.Home Ownership
:
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, …
:
Mirror of Patience, Glory of Domestic Life, Good saint, pray for us!St. Joseph
:
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.
:
Something clicked in her, Now sits up unsupported. Yes, she is quite pleased!Girl Sits Up
:
The new reality may be that in an era of social media, the most …
:
I don’t understand. Three years, no problems. We move, Nothing but trouble!Weak Power Grid
:
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 …
:
Nothing pleases more, Than having swings in the yard. They play twice a day!Swings
:
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 …
:
Easy to achieve, With only one day’s school work. Tomorrow, repeat.Schoolwork Done
:
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 …
:
When Alison and I are at Mass, and we’re simultaneously praying and …
:
A grand travesty, Why torture ourselves? Come on! Let’s end this madness!Stop Time Change
:
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 …
:
Worked on new website, Wow! My best work yet! But still, Long way to publish.Wireframe
:
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 …
:
A big job for one. Kids enlisted to help, some. Job done by dinner!Solo Cleaning
:
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 …
:
Opinion: Lessons of the Long Covid Year - WSJ The pandemic has been a testament to American grit …
:
Put on your shoes, son. Can you go get the mail, please? Had time of his life!Son Checks Mail
:
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 …
:
Went to Chick-fil-a. Order hot salad; got spicy. Hot is temperature.Order Confusion
:
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 …
:
Two weeks into this, Big kids play with and like her. She seems to like them.Cat Care
:
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 …
:
A first in some weeks, Woke up when alarm went off. Yup, I won this day.Up On Time
:
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. …
:
Went out for lunch, then Stayed out until dinner time. Lots of things got done!Day Outside
:
I’m still waiting for the day when the garbage men knock on my door and tell me I’ve crossed the …
:
First one in a while. Tried a local restaurant. It was a good night!Date 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 …
:
Three months in making, Now I have places to sit. Our place feels lived in.Furniture
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Strange experience, Hard to read, sun is too bright. Wore off soon enough.Dilated Eyes
:
Does anyone use iOS Stocks.app?
:
A big truck pulled up, Forklift dropped off the pallet. Begin assembly!Park Arrives
:
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 …
:
Here to build a park, But first, time to play with kids. All are quite happy.Grandpa Arrives
:
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 …
:
Not a daily thing, A treat to teach good students! Work gets done fast, too.Good Students
:
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 …
:
Open and set up, Updates, downloads for hours. Not great. Want to play!Xbox
:
‘Hosanna! Hosanna!’ Trump Triumphantly Rides Into CPAC On Back Of A Donkey - The Babylon …
:
All hands pitch right in, House is clean and looking good. What will we do next?Family Cleaning
:
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 …
:
We have a schedule. When work is done: no matter. Works well for us!Flexible School
:
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 …
:
Got some on Etsy, Made phone, iPad, watch background. He’s everywhere. Nice!St. Joseph Art
:
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 …
:
Too small for the gate, Loves to climb. Solution, please! Foil and tape. Done.Climbing Cat
:
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 …
:
Free kittens said post, Uh, we’ll take one I guess? Start of a journey.Craigslist Cat
:
Lots of happy people in my house today.
:
United Airlines Unveils New Environmentally Friendly Single-Engine Boeing 777 - The Babylon Bee …
:
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, …
:
Broke down right outside, Left in middle of the road. Towed hours later.Trash Truck
:
A Week of Warmth - Catholic Husband St. Joseph protected his family as he walked through the desert …
:
Unplanned, but still fun! Tomorrow, back to business. Big plans have been made!End of Vacation
:
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 …
:
Ice dams on the roof, No real trouble to be seen. A few days are left.Melt Off
:
How to spend our time? Home improvement projects, bro! Another good day.Staycation
:
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 …
:
Drone did not like it, Nice shots of the winter scene. No mishap; good thing!Frosty Droning
:
Biden Announces He Will Give Up Executive Orders For Lent - The Babylon Bee Catholics across the …
:
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 …
:
Scheduled by nature, Overdue projects checked off. Good use of our day!Impromptu Vacation
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Quite tolerable, When you have power, and warms. Water is good, too!Winter Wonderland
:
Nice to look at. Also, bright.
:
It has now arrived, Kids got to play, but briefly. Some nice views outside.Polar Vortex
:
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 …
:
I expect to gain something tangible each day: time. I’ll seek to invest …
:
Not a big deal, huh. Day passed with little notice. Should be a big week.Valentines, What?
:
Facebook Meets Apple in Clash of the Tech Titans—‘We Need to Inflict Pain’ - WSJ Apple also …
:
Up early, lots done. Day goes fast when starts early. What for tomorrow?Busy Saturday
:
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 …
:
Some inspiration, New life for old idea. Ready to start it!A New Project
:
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 …
:
Plumbers came over, Fixed for less than half! Big win! Electrician, too.Repairman Win
:
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 …
:
Not quite expected, Severe weather in forecast. Reserved a hotel.Winter Weather
:
Way off of cycle, Wouldn’t eat before errands. Held it together.Kid Won’t Eat
:
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 …
:
Off to a great start! Done with their work before lunch. Now we can go play!Good Students
:
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 …
:
A nap does great things, If I can just wait that long. Quiet is nice, too.Grouchy Kids
:
Conservatives Sit Down For A Relaxing Evening Of Being Insulted By Every Major Corporation In …
:
Special time for us, Rarely play alone with her. She had so much fun!Walk with Daughter
:
Woke Capital’s Political Warning - WSJ The collapse came not among Democrats, whose skeptical views …
:
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 …
:
Diet for long term, Must be supported. Made fudge, I can see this work.Fudge
:
I’m so tired of the word “safe.”
:
Amazon’s U.S. Tax Costs Jumped in 2020. It Likely Would Pay Even More Under Biden Plan. - WSJ The …
:
Alarm rang on time, Spent fifteen minutes in debate. Got up and I walked.Fifteen Debate
:
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 …
:
First one on the deck, Taco salad. Kids had fun. Many more to come!Picnic Dinner
:
Progressives Put the Racial ‘Equity’ Squeeze on Biden - WSJ If history is any guide, what blacks …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
Hard to make a buy, Many specs, options, prices. Had to make a choice.Monitor Hell
:
Local Man Burns 13,000 Calories Installing Car Seat - The Babylon Bee Studies have shown that car …
:
Oh no, not again! Power out is no fun. Geez. Came back, still not cool.Power Outage
:
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 …
:
A special, rare treat, Walking in the sunshine. Bright, Warm, so much to see!Walking in Daylight
:
Whew! Got the monitor working. 💻
:
Don’t Bank on Covid-19 Killing off Cash Just Yet - WSJ fears of infection have driven an increase …
:
Six years of service, Turned off, put in the attic. Until next time, friend.Goodbye iMac
:
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! 🖥
:
Not done for school work, He read two books for fun. Great! Led our story time!Boy Reads Books
:
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.
:
My first in 10 years, Excited to get going. Much work to set up.MacBook
:
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, …
:
Met blueprint for day, Everything got done as planned. Now to repeat. Gulp.Rhythm
:
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 …
:
Goal of two a month. Started with the zoo. Had fun! Good to be back there.First Field Trip
:
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 …
:
Played a game with kids, Lots of suspense and surprise! We all had some fun.Board Games
:
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 - …
:
Off the Wagon - Catholic Husband Physical health and spiritual health are two sides of the same …
:
A dull knife edge stinks. Sharpening not hard, just strop. Slices through paper!Strop
:
Nice day to strop some knives.
:
Loaded the kids up, Drove into the city. Stops. Much traffic, people.Big City
:
Episode 182: Game of Tag
The sun is setting, but we headed outside for some quick family play.
:
How did he do it? First load in at 5am. Done by lunch. Not bad.Laundry Done Quick
:
The miniaturization of SSDs is truly remarkable.
:
Biden’s Executive Orders Signal Collision Course With GOP - WSJ By Friday, Mr. Biden had issued at …
:
End of the quarter, Time for tests. He’s doing great! Real learning happens.Testing
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
A change of routine, Walking in the daylight. Well, Fun, but need morning.Mid-Afternoon Walk
:
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 …
:
Years of PDFs, Sorting, saving, discarding. Memories now flow.Filing System
:
Currently reading: I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just …
:
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, …
:
They say it’s the same, My head disagrees strongly. Need new solution.Generic Failure
:
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 …
:
This is the time that we build the relationship that we’ll share for …
:
Thanks to my friend Hue, Very nice kitchen lighting. Makes a big difference!Under Cabinet Lighting
:
Two years since I quit Google. Life is still good!
:
Winter Into Spring by George Winston 🎵
:
Ugandan Presidential Candidate Bobi Wine Says Soldiers Stormed His Home - WSJ Uganda’s government …
:
Project list shrinking, I’m more productive this way. Outside tomorrow.Weekend Warrior
:
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 …
:
A rare feat, indeed! Laundry done and away. Whew! Now I can go sleep.Laundry Done
:
Mexico Accuses U.S. of Fabricating Drug-Trafficking Charges Against General - WSJ More than nine in …
:
Smoke Signal For ‘RIGGED ELECTION!’ Seen Rising From White House Lawn - The Babylon Bee …
:
A rare occasion, Walking at moonrise. Nice view. I prefer mornings.Evening Walk
:
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 …
:
Always the hardest, First walk was in the sun, tho. Try to make a streak.First Day Back
:
Pence Rolls Out Ambitious Agenda For First 100 Minutes In Office - The Babylon Bee 10:57 to 11:00 - …
:
There are no good options for fixing the Student Loan Program, but there is a not-as-bad option. A …
:
Thirty-two inches. 4k and ready to roll! Desk upgrade, now here.New Monitor
:
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. ☀️
:
Twenty-two hours, A long time without power. Back on, now I’m warm!Power Returns
:
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 …
:
Uncertainty - Catholic Husband There were others who believed that the Messiah was coming to …
:
A treat for the kids, Snow falling all day. They played, And played joyfully!Snow Day
:
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.
:
Episode 181: Snowflakes
Felicity plays in the snow.
:
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 …
:
A full schedule day. Activity, work, projects. More files to move.On the 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 …
:
After Being Kicked Off Social Media, Trump Forced To Go Door To Door And Shout ‘RIGGED …
:
A first taste for her, She seemed interested. Perhaps a foodie?Girl Tries Food
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Start: not looking good. He regrouped and powered through! Three day weekend …School Work Complete
:
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 …
:
Keto meat pie, yum! My best yet, not sure why tho. Hope to repeat soon!Meat Pie
:
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 this …
:
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 …
:
What makes good student? Hours of outdoor play! Wee! Back on track, again.Play for Students
:
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 …
:
Kids playing out back, Glee! Neighbor cat visits, plays. They are so joyful.Neighbor Cat
:
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. …
:
Congress, Confusion, and COVID Commandments
Congratulations to Speaker Pelosi on her election to a fourth term. May she use her authority to …
:
If we were to make the tiniest forward motion towards God, and taste just …
:
No moment wasted, Three days of productive work. Now the routine starts.Time Well Spent
:
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 …
:
Sign of commitment, Hanging things on the home walls. I guess we’re staying!Hanging Art
:
Annual state vehicle inspections are beyond dumb.
:
I could really go for a KFC Double Down.
:
Did more than I thought. Fresh start, web, and furniture. Let’s keep it going!Strong Start
:
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 …
:
It started with hope, Was anything but. Year gone, Now we start again.So Long, So Long
:
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 came together, A rushed project done on time. Now on to Big Sur!All Done
:
I’ve never written so many checks in my life.
:
Two days to deadline. Substantive changes still made. Will we get it done?Down to the Wire
:
Big kids playing outside while I clean the kitchen and fold laundry. Thanks, fence!
:
Lots of visitors, Came through all month long. Over. Time to settle in.End of Visits
:
This year, we endured the tyranny of uncertainty. We lived through the …
:
Drive-thru safari, Fun to see them up close. Wow! Yes, always a treat.Exotic Animals
:
Time to catch our breath. Warm sun and patio chairs. Great way to recharge.Sunny Morning
:
Morning after Christmas views.
:
Toyota’s Chief Says Electric Vehicles Are Overhyped | WSJ Toyota Motor Corp.’s leader criticized …
:
A proper staircase, Perfect Christmas morning pic. A joyful morning.Christmas Morning
:
In Hoc Anno Domini - WSJ
And the voice from Galilee, which would defy Caesar, offered a new Kingdom …
:
Poor planning by me. Long, late night building session. Will not repeat that.Building Projects
:
All is calm, all is bright. 🕯
:
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 …
:
Another work day. Got a lot done. Satisfied. The list gets shorter.More Home Improvement
:
Just a few more days, I think the kids will be pleased. They are excited!Santa Comes Soon
:
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 …
:
A fenced in back yard, Kids can play outdoors at will. A win for us all.Kids Free Play
:
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 …
:
They may have waited for a singular day on a calendar, but we were …
:
Two weeks of hard work, All boxes are unpacked. Whew. Took a nap, need more!Last Box
:
Got the last box unpacked. 📦
:
Back to the city, Tons of errands done quickly. A model day trip.Batched Errands
:
Apple wants you to believe that they are a great, moral company. Simply not true. Dozens of gifs of …
:
New locks now installed, Security system on, And activated.Home Security
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Joel Osteen Releases New Book ‘Live Your Best Life Now By Taking Millions In Small Business …
:
Work men here all day, So I worked inside, as well. We got a lot done.Inside Focus
:
Seattle Announces Reverse Purge Where One Night A Year Laws Will Be Enforced - The Babylon Bee one …
:
Worked outside today. Many light fixtures replaced. I like this challenge.Small Electrical
:
A busy day around the outside of the house. 🧰
:
Sat down, made a list. Very long. Will it get done? One day at a time.Projects List
:
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!
:
Had to run errands, Many stops in the city. Took me three whole hours!Big City
:
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 …
:
Another week so, More visitors! This is great. Help is wonderful!More Visitors
:
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 …
:
Took me ten whole days, But cars now in the garage. They could use a wash.Kids Tucked In
:
Got my workbench set up, laundry room functional, and cars parked in the garage. Good progress …
:
Twenty years have passed, Now I have a fancy one! High tech garage space.New Opener
:
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. …
:
Jobs around the house, He got them all done quite fast. I just played outside.Handyman
:
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 …
:
Five dollars a month, Huge truck hauls away my junk. Will use again, soon!Bulk Pick-Up
:
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 …
:
WhatsApp Protests Apple’s App Store Privacy Requirements - MacRumors WhatsApp, which is owned …
:
A week off to move, Now the help has left me. Uh, How do I do this?Back on Duty
:
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 …
:
A week in the house, No internet, but now on. The humanity!Internet
:
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.
:
Poor planning by me, Didn’t make it to Parish. Lovely Mass at home.Mass At Home
:
Hard to stay on top of YNAB during a move.
:
Intimidating, Confidence helps. Got it done. Two new fans: a go.Fan Installs
:
Nothing beats a fixed blade for unpacking boxes. 📦
:
Locked, turned in the keys. Goodbye to home of three years. Now: new adventure!Move Out
:
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 …
:
Paid to clean the house, Made my life much easier. Better job than me!Cleaning Service
:
Took the step today, The last transition to adults. What will we do next?Adulting
:
Gretchen Whitmer Casts Spell On Michigan So It Is Always Winter And Never Christmas - The Babylon …
:
Hired a whole crew, Got me packed in just one day. They know what to do.Movers
:
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 …
:
Biden’s Arm Falls Off While Trying To Open A Jar Of Peanut Butter - The Babylon Bee …
:
A full day of work, Ready for the moving trucks. The process begins.Ready to Move
:
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 …
:
Twelve-hundred sixteen, So much change and life happened. Time to say goodbye.Final Day
:
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 on deck, please. Days to go and things to do. Small hands are helpful!All Hands
:
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 …
:
Just upgraded to Adaptive Lighting in iOS14. Okay, this is cool! 💡
:
Few deals to be had, Not many things to pick up. So twenty-twenty.Lame Black Friday
:
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 …
:
A weird Thanksgiving, Just family, prepping move. Still, a nice small break!On the Move
:
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 …
:
No work this week, yet. Yikes, let’s get focused! He did. Blasted through it all.School Power Day
:
Went to the dump today. Very difficult experience.
:
It was a close call, Looks like everything is done. Closing on time, yes!Under the Wire
:
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 …
:
A troublesome task. Turning some off, others on. I made it through, tho.Changing Utilities
:
Hunter Biden Arrives At White House Dressed As Turkey In Hopes Of Being Pardoned By Trump - The …
:
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 …
:
A week til movers, Lots taken care of today. The end is quite near.Almost Ready
:
Pink sunrise on an early Sunday morning donut run.
:
Movers come quite soon. Emptied attic, lots to toss. One step closer still!Pre-Packing
:
Nation That Hasn’t Been To Church In Eight Months Not Sure Why Everybody’s So Anxious …
:
Student Loan Losses Seen Costing U.S. More Than $400 Billion - WSJ The government lends more than …
:
Out of room on bed, Had to fold in dining room. Still not enough space.Laundry Table
:
Airbnb Executive Resigned Last Year Over Chinese Request for More Data Sharing - WSJ Mr. Joyce …
:
‘We Must Cancel Thanksgiving,’ Says CDC Scientist Who Looks Suspiciously Like A Turkey …
:
Hard to do when cold, Let it dry, then I cleaned it. Looks like it’s brand new.Clean Fridge
:
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. …
:
My daughter grows up, Her first haircut at salon. She is beautiful!Salon
:
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 …
:
A big day for him, The crowning of his career. Had to watch online.Installation
:
Hundreds of Companies That Got Stimulus Aid Have Failed - WSJ Mr. Clark put Waterford into chapter …
:
UPS is surprisingly competitive on pricing. 📦
:
When it rains, it pours. Fridge goes out, movers scheduled, So much left to doWhen It Rains
:
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 …
:
We went to the park, They went up the climbing wall, No problem. Go kids!Kids Climb
:
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 …
:
Out on a walk. Hey! Kitten comes up and plays, follows. Loves the kids, a first!Kitten Says Hello
:
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
:
Cleaning day secret: Start laundry when you get up. You’ll be done by lunch!Start Before Dawn
:
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 …
:
What do you need, girl? A new cry for everything. We got through it all.Little Girl Cries
:
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.
:
First in seven years, Color on the walls. Oh, wow, Could get used to this.Painted Rooms
:
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! 🇺🇸
:
If it could go wrong, It did. Oh my, what a day. Hope for tomorrow.Everything Wrong
:
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.
:
A thought for you now: Don’t do business with dummies. Words to live by, friend.Idiots
:
I’m with Jeff Foxworthy: I hate stupid people.
:
Shoutout to all of the websites in 2020 still running RSS feeds.
:
Yesterday is gone and tomorrow will be here in its time. How will I …
:
It’s fall o’ the leaf, Must mow weekly. Whew, big job. I won’t miss this lawn.Leaves
:
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. 📦
:
A small thing, but great: Hard to top a child’s joy. Makes for a nice day.Joy
:
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 …
:
‘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 …
:
I know what I need, Now I just need to do it. Two weeks til results.Out of Sync
:
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 …
:
For hours each day, A fun, joint activity. Happy hearts, to boot!Sisters Play
:
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, …
:
5 o’clock PM, The option expired. Well, I guess we’ll buy it.Option Expires
:
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 …
:
Trump Tweet Reading ‘Good Morning, America!’ Labeled As Misinformation - The Babylon Bee …
:
A week off was nice, Now to get back in the groove. Will take a few days.Back to School
:
I’m old enough to remember when Battleground States were just called Swing States.
:
CNN Promises Not To Call The Race Unless Biden Is Ahead - The Babylon Bee Many far-right conspiracy …
:
Schedule upended, Moved up two weeks. Much to do. Although, nice savings.Fast Move
:
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 …
:
A suspenseful week, All terms agreed. It’s a deal. Time to start the clock.We Have A Deal
:
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 …
:
One year to the next, Costumes are passed down. So cute! Four happy kiddos.Costumes Pass Down
:
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 …
:
Nerves built all morning, House passed. Relieved at status. Do we have a deal?Home Inspection
:
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 …
:
Woke up, my head hurt. Took some Excedrin. Let’s go! Got it all done. Boom!Powerhouse
:
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 …
:
October surprise, Paycheck arrives, missing some. Must find lost dollars!Light Paycheck
:
Vote for Joe Biden? Seriously? - WSJ Forgotten by many voters is that back in mid-February, after …
:
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 …
:
Signatures gathered, Payments exchanged. Official. Will this deal now close?Under Contract
:
Modern kids television programming is mostly garbage. I’ve been stocking up on classic kids …
:
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 …
:
Instruction: nine weeks. Everyone gets a small break. Time to catch my breath.Fall Break
:
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, …
:
Off the Reservation - Catholic Husband Truth is always hard to hear, but it’s the most loving word …
:
Technology: great! Well, when it works it is. Sigh. Should be straightened out.DocuDrama
:
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 …
:
A year of searching, All comes down to this: the offer. Will they accept it?Offer Made
:
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 …
:
One day makes difference, Too much laundry or too few. Today was too much.Too Much Laundry
:
Expensify CEO Urges Customers to Vote Against Trump - WSJ its chief executive sent an anti-Trump …
:
Little girl blossoms: More verbal, more play with us. She is just so cute.Sisters
:
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 …
:
Used to be a week, Got it down to two days. Good. Now maybe to one?Wear Off
:
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 …
:
Time for him to shine! A week to test his learning, He is excelling.First Quarter Testing
:
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. ☕️
:
Went to early vote. Four kids, no one let me cut. Chivalry is dead.Voting with Kids
:
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 …
:
China Warns U.S. It May Detain Americans in Response to Prosecutions of Chinese Scholars - WSJ The …
:
We may not be able to go back to the old ways, but we still have the …
:
Been a bit lazy, Cars got real dirty. Fixed now. Don’t want to drive them.Car Wash
:
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. …
:
Wanted to be cheap, Not going to happen. Sigh. Time to re-work plan.Dreams Dashed
:
Michigan Court Rescinds 14-Day Extension for Receipt of Mail Ballots - WSJ The Michigan appeals …
:
Many things to do, Feeling a bit overwhelmed. Start of the process.Rate Shopping
:
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 …
:
Relationship builds, To this point. A good result! Time to start shopping.Green Light
:
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 …
:
The whole promise of the Nest Protect is that it’d never just chirp at you when there’s a problem. …
:
Time to make a change, Take that next big step in life. But for now, we wait.Monumental Shift
:
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 …
:
Kids walk neighborhood, Mostly want to crunch fall leaves. Crunch. Crunch. Shuffle, …Crunching Leaves
:
Minimal effort, Executing their design. They are growing up!Kids Build Fort
:
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 …
:
Too hot October, Hopefully Fall comes and stays. Ice cream for now, tho.Last Hot Day
:
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 …
:
As they get bigger, Kids help to do more chores. Nice! Next: wash cars, mow grass.Kids Pitch In
:
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 …
:
Full titanium, A beautiful pocket knife. Oh you fancy, huh?Anthem Arrives
:
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 …
:
Good to be early, Enough time to play, clean up. Now, time to relax.Early Dinner
:
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. …
:
Feeling zapped today, Managed to get nothing done. Perhaps tomorrow.Minimum Effort
:
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 …
:
Breezed past two alarms, Not a great start to the day. A nap would be good.Overslept
:
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!
:
Discontinued knife, Had to act fast. I got it! Can’t wait to hold it.Anthem
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Not much work needed, To create a great dinner. Thank you, Italy!Italian Feast
:
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! 🦌
:
A nice fall day out, Girls got bit by two ant hills. Benadryl for all!Double Ant Attack
:
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 …
:
Kids don’t like flu shots, So I did them all at once. What a huge mistake.Flu Shot Disaster
:
What’s the Ballot Deadline? Who Knows - WSJ But it’s certainly true that, left to their own …
:
430 wake up, So, so much got done today. Again tomorrow.Oh Dark Thirty
:
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 …
:
Up past my bedtime, I paid for it today. Whew! Time to call it quits.Up Too Late
:
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. 🌕
:
A long, hot summer. One Cold Front blows it away. Welcome back, my friend!Crisp Fall Air
:
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 …
:
Toddler’s invention, She was so proud of it all. Was soap dispenser.Soap
:
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, …
:
Afternoon movie, Everyone watched the whole thing. Real close to the book.Narnia
:
Evangelical Leaders Anoint Amy Coney Barrett With Cup Of Chick Fil A Sauce - The Babylon Bee …
:
A rare, special treat, Three hour, Saturday nap. Now need to catch up!Afternoon Nap
:
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 …
:
4:45 start. Go, go, go until past two. I am beat. Weekend!Day One
:
Finally made it to Coffee o’clock. ☕️
:
Sad to see her go! A well utilized time off. Tomorrow, I’m back!Nine Weeks Off
:
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 …
:
A cellular watch, Total game changer for me. Can’t wait to workout.LTE Awesome
:
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 …
:
Three days in China, Then, a one hour delay. Have to wait again.Watch Delivery Delayed
:
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.
:
What is going on? Logistics networks are clogged. Hard to wait on things.Package Delays
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Two adults enter. Who’s the parent? The teacher? Depends on the day!Parent Teacher Conference
:
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 …
:
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.
:
Only took three years, Kids rooms are decorated. Adds a nice touch, no?Decorated Rooms
:
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! 🍁
:
Both cars are now done. How they shine in the garage. Not allowed to leave!Deep Clean, #2
:
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 …
:
A first for me, wife. Two TV’s in the same house. Mine’s for gaming, tho.Second TV
:
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 💯
:
Anticipation.
Download, install, meh. Ok, Always feels like this.Update Day
:
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 …
:
I never get calls, Except when I’m on a Zoom. Figures, doesn’t it?Zoom Call Interruption
:
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. 🎄
:
Don’t come too often, Thanks to my designer drugs. A drag, for sure, tho.Migraine Day
:
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 …
:
As a father of a son, I’ve found the Troops of St. George to be …
:
All my tasks are done. Truly got to relax. Nice! It’s a school night, kids.Day of Rest
:
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 …
:
Led a course today. Hard to give to smaller kids. They did really well.Knife Safety Course
:
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.
:
Full day of projects, Accomplished with wife’s, kids help. Now, a glass of rum.Deep Clean Done
:
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 …
:
Time for fall cleaning. Deep clean, full wash, and hand wax. Hard work, great result!Detailing Van
:
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 …
:
Pictures whittled down, A final ten shots. All gold. Can’t wait to get them.Picture Order
:
California Looter Frustrated His New TV Requires Electricity To Work - The Babylon Bee prolific …
:
Kamala Harris’s anti-vaccine flirtation is dangerously irresponsible - Washington Examiner …
:
Things makes it so easy to adapt to a schedule change.
:
Got the new hardware, Quick install and it’s secure. He’s ready to test.Bunk Bed Ready
:
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 …
:
Special guests just left, Wet eyes as we left airport. Very brave faces.Six Wet Eyes
:
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 …
:
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. 🛏
:
First Mass at parish, Friends all happy to meet her. A special event.Veronica’s First Mass
:
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 …
:
Hours of hard work, Hands worn raw from assembly. Swedes sure do hate me.Swedish Sweat Shop
:
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. 🔨
:
Delivery truck, Pallet of furniture, fun. Tomorrow it starts.Delivery
:
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 …
:
A week on the road, Home in a rain storm, car off. A nice place to be.Home At Last
:
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.
:
Schedule set first thing, At the end of day, it’s done. Strange quirk of travel.According to Plan
:
Amazing that we still don’t have blanket cell coverage along interstates.
:
Two hour delay, All lanes on the road were closed. Tough day to travel.Fatal Traffic Wreck
:
Activision Announces ‘Call Of Duty: Obama Ops’ Where All You Do Is Drone-Strike Civilians - The …
:
Took drone to campus, Lots of great shots, a bit bright. No one said a thing.Droning Campus
:
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 …
:
The lessons that I’ve learned, re-learned, and written about in this space …
:
Got to see new house, LEGO Store, cousins played hard. Good use of our day.Visiting My Sister
:
United Ends Domestic Change Fees - WSJ Ancillary fees have climbed fivefold over the past decade …
:
Travelled all this way, Got to enjoy BBQ. Ice cream for dessert.Date Night
:
Anniversary ice cream treat.
:
Two days, we made it. Flexible travel, but hard. Ready for a break.End Leg One
:
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 …
:
Friends since back at school, Hanging out when I’m in town. The boys are still tight.The Gang
:
A last minute call, Getting out of the storm’s path. Three hours and gone!Evacuation
:
Facebook Says Apple’s New iPhone Update Will Disrupt Online Advertising - WSJ Facebook Inc. says …
:
Head hurt all day long. Took a nap and just laid low. Glad to have wife home.Down and Out
:
14 Mostly Accurate CNN Headlines From The Last 6,000 Years Of Human History The Babylon Bee 1453 …
:
The new school bell rings, Students gather, pray, and learn. Now begins new year.Back in Session
:
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, …
:
The party’s over. Back to school tomorrow morn, Two pupils this year.Last Day of Summer
:
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 …
:
A week of delays, Time spent on priorities. Took time to catch up.Administrative Work
:
Trying out NextDNS. A bit late to the game locking down my network. Used to be a bunch of disjointed …
:
School year starts next week, New routine: Friday cleaning. Should be good weekend.New Cleaning Day
:
Book Review: The Index Card 📚
As I continue to work on expanding my knowledge of the current trends in personal finance, I picked …
:
Garage was dirty, Hard to keep clean with its stuff. Really love it now.Outdoor Cleaning
:
Just finished updating my toothbrush’s firmware.
:
Get A Load Of This Ignorant Moron Who Doesn’t Follow Politics And Is Also Really Happy With …
:
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.
:
Stanley Steemer came, Had to stay away while dries. Exhausting errands.Day of Errands
:
Overachieving Father Knows All His Kids’ Names, Ages - The Babylon Bee He then proceeded to …
:
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 …
:
One thing at a time, Place becomes a cluttered mess. Some light work, no more!Attic Mess
:
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 …
:
House Democrats Set Vote on Bill to Bolster USPS - WSJ House Democrats set a Saturday vote on a …
:
Closet overrun, Got it put back in order. It’s my great triumph!Kids Closet
:
‘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 …
:
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 …
:
Therein lies the true beauty of marriage. Not perfection, perseverance. …
:
Marathon shopping, So many options, changes. Ordered. Now we wait.Furniture Shopping
:
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.
:
Uneven last week. Overrun today, late start. Towels tomorrow.Late Laundry Day
:
Episode 166: Crash
We tried to record a podcast, but the kids had a different plan.
:
All morning in car, Check-ups for the girls. All good. Now time for a nap.Appointments
:
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 …
:
Two weeks left to go, Time to get all organized. We’ll see how it goes.School Prep
:
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 …
:
Out the door on time, Picture session with kiddos. Might be a hard choice!Pictures
:
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 …
:
Hot as all get out, Went to check out the lake. Huh. A bit nerve wracking.Quick Lake Trip
:
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.
:
Slightly delayed, Girl made her first appearance. Kids were quite funny.First Podcast
:
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 …
:
I don’t need a fresh start tomorrow or next week or next month. I need a …
:
All ready to start, A week of interior, Settling our nest.Interior Spaces
:
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 …
:
A week off of work, Things left to be put away. Didn’t get that far.Tidying Up
:
Trump Prepares Executive Actions as Coronavirus-Aid Talks Stall - WSJ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi …
:
Our help has now left. Us and them alone at home. Trailhead; new journey.On Our Own
:
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 …
:
Cleaning in and out, A solid morning’s work, walk. Got a bit of sun.Work Day
:
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 …
:
Indelible mark, Welcomed into family. Treasure to behold.Sacrament
:
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!
:
Admin work undone, Lots of time at my desk. Sigh. Still more left to do.Regroup
:
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 …
:
Three nights of no sleep, Cannot escape exhaustion. Glad to have some help.Exhausted
:
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.
:
Certainly children are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb, a …
:
Early start discharge. Quick trip home. Kids go crazy! The way things should be.Kids Meet
:
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 …
:
Just an easy day. Two trips to the Chick. Yum, yum! Home tomorrow, yes?Relaxing
:
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 …
:
A bit of drama, Resolved in a few hours. Now, we must all rest.Four
:
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 …
:
Hours of straight work, Prototype is now working. Wow this thing is cool!Website Redesign
:
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 …
:
Something unrealized, Making it to this step. Wow! On to the next one!Baby Step
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Kids cared for at home, Errands galore on the town. A strange, odd feeling.Day Off
:
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 …
:
Went to get Grandma, Watched her plane land. Excitement! Dad had fun watching.Trip to Airport
:
While some major events naturally tend to lend focus, giving yourself a …
:
Everybody helps. Home all clean for visitors. Ready for big week!Family Clean
:
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 …
:
Any better than, A summer lawn freshly cut? I say there is not.Summer Lawn
:
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 …
:
There’s room to improve, Tinkering for hours. Done. A nice improvement.Refinement
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Sits on Daddy’s lap, Touches every last button. She had a great time.Girl Flies Plane
:
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 …
:
Caught web design bug. Spent an hour going deep, Pleased with the progress.New Design Levels
:
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 …
:
Just got the updated UI in the YNAB web app. Excellent upgrade.
:
Fall is almost here, Time to plan activities. Good guys and good night.Dads Plan
:
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 - …
:
Years on the sidelines, Fun to jump in with both feet. To a bright future!Retail Investor
:
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.
:
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 …
:
Boy’s friend wants a lift. Some string, and payload is off. He was quite giddy!Drone Lift
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
No rain in forecast. Halfway through, total downpour. Made it through and clean.Washing in Rain
:
Summer showers while washing the cars.
:
New one coming soon. “Getting crowded” one told me. I’m fine up front, tho.Getting Full
:
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 …
:
Gone all day and night. Saw her in morning, not again. Quiet evening.Wife Works Late
:
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?
:
Russian Hackers Blamed for Attacks on Coronavirus Vaccine-Related Targets - WSJ U. S. and U.K. …
:
Went in with one plan. Now, I’m thinking differently. Eh, this could work, too.Meeting Off Rails
:
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 …
:
Soon, two-and-a-half. Stairs: no problem. New era. Gates came down. Relief!Stair Certified
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Big kids work upstairs. Littlest with me. Not great: Just read my journals.Team
:
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 …
:
Two nights of building, We got the border done. Plus, We are still married!Puzzle
:
Finished reading: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason 📚
:
Didn’t seem like long. Woke up five hours late. Huh. Thanks for watching kids!Slept In
:
‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Is Having a Moment as Pandemic Changes Shopping Habits - WSJ Nick Molnar used a …
:
Inbox piling up. Where to even begin? Hard. Push off, tomorrow.Too Far Behind
:
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 …
:
Took off shoes, relax. Daughter put them on, happy. Now I can’t find them.Shoe Thief
:
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 …
:
Power blinked, offline. Noticed when it got real hot. Left house, back when done.Thermostat Offline
:
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.” 🍫
:
Not in the forecast. Two days, heavy rain. Good vibe. Four inches total.Four Inches
:
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 …
:
Wasn’t in my plan. Glad we got time this weekend. Kids inside for day.Rainy Monday
:
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 …
:
Parents pray on porch, Kids play in the lawn and sun. A great weekend done.Afternoon Outside Play
:
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 …
:
All caught up on stuff. Played Flight Sim with the kids. Win! They did a good job.Flying with Kids
:
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 📚
:
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 …
:
A hot summer day, Shade falls, sprinkler time! Kids play, Dad flies drone. All good!Sprinkler
:
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 …
:
Time to be adult. Pull out books, check references, Going up from here.Hit the Books
:
The Coronavirus Credibility Gap - WSJ If political leaders and health experts want to restore their …
:
Currently reading: Invest Like A Pro by Jesse Mecham 📚
:
Summer afternoon, Drowsy, must close my eyes now. Glad it’s her half day.Time to Nap
:
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 …
:
Daughter is now two. Closets, cabinets, shelves: in it! This, too, shall soon pass.Into Everything
:
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!
:
PPP Loan Window Is Closing, With $134 Billion Still on Offer - WSJ later the application window for …
:
In other words, the case he relies on as a precedent that he says …
:
Children’s current mood: 🦀🦀🦀
:
First day, new planner. Lightweight, easy to keep track. Let’s see if it sticks.Field Notes Planner
:
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 …
:
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, …
:
Morning: got caught up. Afternoon: rest, quiet, play. Ideal Sunday.Work and Rest
:
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 …
:
Her office was moved. So, we spent the day in it. Nice and cozy now!Office Decor
:
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 left to go, Time spent cleaning and purging, Feeling more ready!Four Weeks
:
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! 🧸
:
Not my normal jam; Street Tacos from gas station. So good and real cheap!Gas Station Tacos
:
The Abolition of Man and Woman - WSJ There is no totalitarianism so total as that which claims …
:
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 …
:
A few last to-dos, Soon I won’t be able to. Got them done in time.Afternoon Errands
:
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 time together, Hard to have a social club. See you whenever?First Meeting
:
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 …
:
So much to keep track, Logistical slowdown clear. Hope they all make it!Package Onslaught
:
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 …
:
Today is my day. What present is right? A knife! Thanks to my kiddos.Father’s Day Knife
:
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
:
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! 🍩
:
Three years of clutter, Time to reorganize it. Looks good, will hang out!Closet Redux
:
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 …
:
What happens in your house is a whole lot more important than what happens in the White House. …
:
Four years Apple Watch, Going manual for now. Keep checking my wrist.Going Analog
:
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 …
:
Baby coming soon, Time to order supplies. Oops, Bank froze debit card.Stocking Up
:
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 …
:
Had to make returns, Went in late afternoon. Got Dinner while out, too.Errand Afternoon
:
New Facebook and Instagram Options Let US Users Turn Off Political Ads - MacRumors The new ability …
:
“New drug not covered!” Sent in appeal. “Okay, sure.” What a strange business.Drug Not Covered
:
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.
:
$500, Cost of a single rock strike. No deductible!New Windshield
:
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 …
:
Sun is nearly set, Shadows across most of path. Good time to go walk.Walking at Sunset
:
I rejoiced when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Psalm 122:1
:
First time not at home, Glad to have no trees. But still, Much to learn, practice.Advanced Droning
:
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.
:
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 …
:
Not normal event, Woke up early with migraine. Bad start to the day.Awoken
:
The full catalog of ChetCast Season 2 (2019) is now available in the new organizational format. …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
When kids watch movie, I now join them on the couch. A much better plan.Watching Movies
:
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.
:
Normally Monday, But it can slide a few days. Good to be all done.Late Cleaning Day
:
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 …
:
Lack of fun places, Not much to do. Find something, Anything else. Please!Full Retreat
:
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.
:
Can’t keep eyes open, Walking streak ended. Restart Tomorrow, good plan!Streak Broken
:
First Communion - Catholic Husband Frequent reception of Communion can have a dulling effect on the …
:
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.Garage Door Broken
:
Doomscrolling: Why We Just Can’t Look Away - WSJ Negative news isn’t just getting a human boost; …
:
Today was busy, No major project; small things. Oh, and drone flying!All Little Things
:
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. 🍓🍩
:
Burst of energy! Walk, mow, wash cars. Done at dark. Man, what an evening!Oh What A Night
:
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.
:
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.
:
Wife stayed home with kids, I went out. Quite different! Repeat occasion?Morning Alone
:
I had an early morning doctors appointment without the kids. Felt really good to get dressed up and …
:
More experience, Comfortable flying far. A new fun hobby.Just A Bit Further
:
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 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 …
:
One task to the next, The mantra of cleaning day. Rest in the evening.Never A Rest
:
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 …
:
Full morning errands, All over town. Like old times. It felt like normal.Back to Normal
:
Clever Churchgoers Avoid Arrest By Disguising Themselves As Rioters - The Babylon Bee We found that …
:
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 …
:
Contemplating Life - Catholic Husband I hope that I will not soon forget the gravity, mystery, and …
:
The maximum height, My drone was high, far away. Shook my nerves a bit.400 Feet
:
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 …
:
Bought a drone today. Kids more excited than me. Picnic, then a flight.Small Unmanned Aerial System
:
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 …
:
A special lunch trip, Eating at Mommy’s office. It’s been a while!Lunch at Work
:
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.
:
In a walking rut. Need to wake up on time, go! Meh, try tomorrow?Need to Walk
:
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. …
:
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 …
:
Went to the bookstore, Everyone in masks. Not great. Hard to talk, breathe, see.Venturing Out
:
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, …
:
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!
:
Finally open, Restricted crowds, paths. Not fun. Good to be back, tho.Corona Zoo Trip
:
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 …
:
Different cleaning day, Mommy was home to help! Wow! Let’s do it again!Family Cleaning Day
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Summer is here. Watermelon on the back porch. Three happy campers!Watermelon Treat
:
A rare occasion. Mommy home for three whole days. Excitement abounds!Long Weekend Mommy
:
Beware of Moralistic Narratives of the Lockdown Debate - WSJ It’s not a simple moral story of …
:
Went to run errands. Van fun of big kids. What? How? They grow up so fast!Big Kids in Back
:
A bad night of sleep. Can’t nap, will ruin tonight. Rock and a hard place!No Nap Possible
:
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. 🌔
:
Braved trip to the store. We needed ice cream to eat. Totally worth it.Ice Cream Run
:
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 …
:
Three years of blogging, Some posts needed curation. Project almost done.Post Curation
:
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 …
:
House cleaned up and down, Laundry washed, folded, put away. All done before bed!Cleaning Flex
:
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 …
:
Four years of journal, Entry and photo each day. Treasured collection.Sixteen Hundred
:
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! 🚔
:
So many settings, Trying to work with Cloudflare. Mixed success today.SSL Blues
:
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!
:
Trump Appoints Angry Honey Badger As New Press Secretary - The Babylon Bee While members of the …
:
Many days off trail, Hard to get back in habit. Today is day one.Walking Again
:
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 …
:
Doors made of pillows, Not great in castle design. Toddler demolished.Castle Fort Doors
:
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 …
:
A very big day, The school year is now finished! There was rejoicing.Done with School
:
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 …
:
A break in routine, Went out to enjoy Spring day. All flowers in bloom!Retreat House Visit
:
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 …
:
A sense of normal, Panera feast for dinner. A breath of fresh air.Panera to Go
:
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 …
:
Beautiful Spring day, Time to say thanks to our moms. I’m always grateful!Mother’s Day
:
Starting to feel trapped, Need to do something different. Pitched the tent out …Outdoor Camp Out
:
Ready for a backyard camp out under the stars. 🏕
:
Morning storms rolled through, Very dark start to the day. A calming passing.Dark Morning Sky
:
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 …
:
Subscription expires, Oh no! Now what will I do? Wait until Monday.Wall Street Journal
:
Currently reading: Full Black by Brad Thor 📚
:
A remarkable day for justice.
:
Many do not like, One of my favorite things! Which plans should I choose?Open Enrollment
:
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 …
:
Two weeks since disposed. Still trying to get claim paid. Three hours now sunk.Post Office Woes
:
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 …
:
Local Catholic Binge Watches Last Five Masses To Get All Caught Up - EOTT LLC The point is that I …
:
The domestic life, Clean the house, make a mess, clean. Rhythm to order.Order Restored
:
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 …
:
A skill is mastered, Son rides his bike around block. Fun activity.Bike Ride
:
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:
:
Shoutout to everyone using a disk drive in 2020. 💿
:
Clear blue skies, warm weather. Driving with the windows down. A glimpse into past.Out of the House
:
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 …
:
Lawn, cars, and a walk. Warm, but felt much warmer. Great! Now a free weekend.Afternoon Outside
:
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. 🧈
:
Official right now. Ten year goal is now achieved. We did it. Go team!We Did It
:
How to Opt Out of COVID-19 Exposure Notifications in iOS 13.5 - MacRumors Apple’s Exposure …
:
Was outside cleaning. Noticed a rose bush in bloom. One is now inside!Picked A Rose
:
See what Mommy has, Want. Does not get, so she pouts. Ah, now she gets one!Pouting Girl
:
Perfect start to my day. ⛈ 🎞
:
School almost over. Boy now writes letters on own. I hope that it sticks!Boy Writes Letter
:
Do What Works - Catholic Husband So when I now find myself needing to get back to that point of …
:
I’m out of service. Not great. Really quite boring. Hope this passes soon.Much Left Undone
:
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 📚
:
Special weekend treat: Picnic lunch in the backyard. Good weather and food.Picnic Lunch
:
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 📚
:
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 …
:
Shipment disposed of. No return, no forward. Gone! What could have happened?Package Disposed
:
Coronavirus Overtakes Ninjas As Top Invisible Enemy - The Babylon Bee What makes coronavirus even …
:
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 …
:
They thought just a couch, But wait! Folds flat! It’s a fort! There was …Kids Discover Futon
:
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:
:
We have this treasure,
A whole world to be explored. Get outside and play! 🌎Earth Day
:
Trump Threatens More Plagues Unless State Governors Let His People Go - The Babylon Bee “Let …
:
Beautiful Spring day. Kids go for walk around block. Added to routine!Neighborhood Walk
:
Everybody helps. House clean from top to bottom. Even helped laundry!Squad Up
:
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. 🇻🇦
:
Family Walks - Catholic Husband Walking as a family is an ideal way to spend some time together and …
:
Turned off alarm clock.
Nice weather and family time. As good as it gets!Perfect Weekend
:
Kind of a weird time to be rude to your customers. 🍩
:
Cool late Spring morning, We all went for a nice walk. Will do that again.Family Walk
:
Why Walking Matters—Now More Than Ever - WSJ Walking is the movement that we all profit from and …
:
Kids getting bigger, Nice to not have to do baths. All of this free time!No More Baths
:
Some more cleaning done. The trick is to keep it clean. Let’s see what happens!Back to Center
:
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 …
:
One month stuck at home. Done with most of my projects. Ok, so, um, now what?Winding Down Projects
:
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 …
:
Over one hundred, A decent library. But, Which one to watch now?Re-watching Movies
:
Mission Impossible: Fallout 🍿
:
Currently reading: The Apostle by Brad Thor 📚
:
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 …
:
Woke up, looked at temp. Nope, too cold for me. Good night! Walked this evening, …Cool for a Change
:
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 …
:
Early storm warnings, Sheltered, then clear. Now, egg hunt! A wonderful day.Easter Storms
:
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. …
:
Early rise and shine, Food, play, and a new board game. Wonderful time shared.Easy Going Saturday
:
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 …
:
A masterstroke game. Fun every time it is played. Trying something new.Civilization V
:
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 …
:
China Pushes Viral Messages to Shape Coronavirus Narrative - WSJ China has been buying up ads on …
:
Eerie Good Friday morning sky.
:
Sacred Triduum, To be home celebrated. Holiest of days.Triduum Begins
:
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.
:
First time in some weeks, Took coffee to wife’s office. Almost dropped at door!Coffee Run
:
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! ⛰
:
What a special day! Cheerful, not a complaint heard. He earned new LEGO.Good Little Boy
:
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, …
:
Kids, clothes, and the house. Got it all taken care of. Now, it’s time to rest.Everything is Clean
:
Book Review: Patriotic Fire 📚
I knew very little about the War of 1812 before reading this book. I had heard about the Battle of …
:
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 …
:
A day full of chill. Reading, Civ V, and light play. Ready for Monday.Restful Sunday
:
I’m so far behind on my reading goal. 📚
:
An experiment, Special breakfast, simple cook. It was a success!Baking
:
Mid-Saturday morning and I’m all done with my tasks for the day. Huh.
:
Baking a Dutch Baby for breakfast with the kids while Ludivico plays his piano in our kitchen. 🥞
:
Done all by herself! Matches, cute, and colorful. She is very pleased!Girl Gets Dressed
:
About to refresh my iPhone & iPad app layouts. Removing Fantastical for the first time, well, …
:
Whew, what a difference! Eight days later, mostly stocked. A big relief. …Restocked Grocery Store
:
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 …
:
Two days behind. Oops. Got to business and got done. Now to rest, relax.Late Clean Up
:
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:
:
Seventeen all done, At least thirty to go. Whew. This is something else.Thirty Days
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Added all the subs, Canceled. Too much draw to them. Enjoy what we have!Streaming Subs
:
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 …
:
No darkness can win, Turmoil must always yield. Hope springs eternal. 🌸Hope Triumphs
:
Ending my 14 day trial of Fantastical Premium. Is it worth the $40/year? Absolutely not. When you …
:
In Safari on iPadOS 13.4, Apple changed “Open in New Tab” to “Open in Background.” Everyone who uses …
:
Done with my walk, shower, and spiritual reflection. Sitting on the couch in the morning twilight, …
:
Gathered together, Watched new Aladdin. Was great! Excellent. Five stars!Family Movie Morning
:
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 …
:
Lawmakers Pack Federal Stimulus Bill With Pet Provisions - WSJ Lawmakers used the opportunity of a …
:
Finally got done, Big kids helped with the weeding. Curb appeal is back.Opening the Lawn
:
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 …
:
All throw pillows gone. Kids have built personal forts. We should build big …Social Distancing Forts
:
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 …
:
Wife home after lunch. Much more popular than me. I’m cool with it, tho.Half-Day Wednesday
:
Just went out to pick up a few things. My regional grocer is doing a better job than the big chains …
:
A whole crew showed up, Made a mess, tore up my yard. What a bunch of jerks.Landscaping Next Door
:
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 …
:
Too small: put away, Stored. Hand-me-downs are deployed. I don’t like this job.Kids Clothes Swap
:
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 …
:
A little more work, Both cars cleaned and waxed. So smooth! The kids are impressed.Wax
:
Little treats make the self-isolation much nicer. Tonight: s’mores.
:
Outside afternoon, Kids played happily, I cleaned. Good result for all.Cars and Kids
:
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 …
:
Vacation canceled, No trip to NOLA. Oh well, Projects to be done.Conference At Home
:
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 …
:
Both cars washed and dry. In garage, ready for wax, Deep clean inside, too!Spring Car Care
:
COVID-19 Checklist
:
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 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.
:
Went out to get food. No change in traffic. Um, what? Get serious, folks!!!Supply Run
:
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.
:
Canceled some months back, Subscribed for a month or two. Lots of stuff, some good.Netflix Returns
:
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?
:
Jump start before kids, Bathrooms done while they slept. Boost! Need tomorrow plan.All Clean
:
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 …
:
Plenty of projects, Things to do around the house. This will all be fine!Making A Plan
:
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 …
:
We will do our part. Life goes on and so shall we. Each day is precious. 🌸Orderly Containment
:
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 …
:
What a crazy week. News updates constantly. The Forecast now darkens.Whiplash
:
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 …
:
Time for her check-up. No shots, so it went just fine. See ya next year, doc!Well Visit
:
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 …
:
We have been waiting. Announcements, cancellations. This will soon disrupt.Clouds Gather
:
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! …
:
I’m in a bad rut. Need to get back on cycle. First thing: waking up.Bad Cycle
:
The Apple Pencil 2 is excellent.
:
Putin Backs Proposal Paving Way for New Presidential Term - WSJ The Russian parliament on Tuesday …
:
Not reliable. Some days, love to help! Others, Inducements needed.Reluctant Helpers
:
Specter of Pandemic - Catholic Husband we are called to care about those suffering around the …
:
Was good, then went south. Seems to be turned around, great! Always friendly place.Panera
:
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 …
:
Went for a quick show. Topic was weather. A bust! Stick to the stars, bro.Planetarium Bust
:
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 …
:
All but surrendered, Put on podcast, got to work. Done in few minutes.Late Night Cleanup
:
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. 📦
:
Went to grill dinner, Got it started, meat on. But, Flamed out way too soon!Out of Gas
:
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 🎵
:
Episode 138: Exploring Nature
Spring has arrived, though not technically, so we went on a hike to explore nature.
:
Storms rolled in real strong, Kids really enjoyed action. I love rainy days.Rainy Day Start
:
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 …
:
A bucket of rice, Small treasures buried. Digging Is their favorite!Playing with Rice
:
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 …
:
Kids love LEGO film. Wrote them instructions. Followed! Easy to relate.LEGO Instructions
:
Kids and Lent - Catholic Husband Thankfully, at the center of the teachings of the Church are …
:
Washing both the cars, A task deferred and delayed. Done! Taken care of.Cars Washed
:
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.
:
No sleep last night. Ugh! Migraine starts, have to go home. Big disappointment.Trip Ends Early
:
Getting ready to release from tow always causes my stomach to leap.
:
Having a garage to air out camping gear is excellent.
:
Drive after dinner, Pitch tent, warm by the fire. He is loving it!First Camping Trip
:
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 …
:
Marathon lesson, The boy always impresses. He loves to learn, read!School Catch-Up
:
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.
:
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. 💵
:
Doctor very late, Head hurting, painful shot series, Like a train hit me.Botox Blowout
:
Update started. There is no escape.
:
Lent 2020 Drop what must be dropped, eliminate what must be eliminated.
:
PBS Kids on, All three sit on couch at once. They are growing up.Kids Sit Together
:
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 …
:
With the cleaning done, We were free to run and play. Great day at the zoo!Best Monday Ever
:
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! 🧽
:
Done a day early, The whole team working to clean. Great week coming up!Family Cleaning Day
:
Inside the New Haven, CT Amtrak station. I took a trip there with my mom almost a decade ago.
:
All of us in van, Driving all over the town. Made all of our stops.On the Go
:
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.
:
Unusual plan, Meeting Mommy after work. Kids thought it was cool.Meeting Mommy
:
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 …
:
More hands make light work. Kids helped get house in order. They can do a lot.Force Multiplier
:
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 …
:
Hold hands and walking, Oldest and youngest have fun. A sight to behold.Big Kid Walk
:
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 …
:
Target is friendly, Three kid carts galore, perfect! Easy way to shop.Kids Cart
:
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 …
:
The whole house was cleaned, Before we sat down to lunch. Way to go, teamwork!Efficiency
:
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 …
:
First date in a while, Spent cleaning, organizing. Office is now great!Cleaning Date
:
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 …
:
Ten brothers gathered, Sharing faith, life, and the Word. A most welcome rest.Morning of Reflection
:
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.
:
Made it down for lunch, Kids and Mom at her office. We should go again!Valentine Lunch
:
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.
:
Change of scenery, School in office while I worked. They loved it! Do again.School Upstairs
:
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 …
:
Making oven lunch, One minute left. No! FIRE! Need extinguisher.Grease Fire
:
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 …
:
Rain pouring outside, Why not run some errands? Huh, No one else is out.Rainy Errands
:
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 …
:
We were in a drought, But that all changed today. Oof. None, now there’s too much!Deluge
:
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 …
:
A strange thing happens, Migraine stops while designing. Noodling is good!Web Design Relief
:
Had a lull in my web design project, so I went for a walk.
:
A country diner, Coffee and two hour chat. Time very well spent.Coffee with Friend
:
My favorite contrast in nature.
:
Ours is not too good, So we tried a new one. Great! The kids had a blast!Library Fun
:
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 …
:
First option canceled, Pivot to Science Museum. No protest from kids.Science Museum
:
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? …
:
Complete and defer, Clear off the desk. Got it done. Back on top, baby!Back in the Swing
:
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. 🌼
:
Big kids put in tent. Hours chatting, giggling. Well, up to bed then!Attempted Tent Sleeping
:
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 …
:
Went to wash the car, Kids played in the yard, happy. Nice being out there.Playing in Nature
:
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 …
:
Trip to the city, Roads and stores are empty. Nice! Enjoy the game, folks!Super Bowl Shopping
:
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 …
:
Just father and son, He’s excited for this troop! He starts down the trail.A New Tradition
:
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! 🇬🇧
:
Kids play together, Happily build forts through rain. What a nice, small treat.Quiet Day
:
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 …
:
Sick kids all this week, Fell behind on everything. Evening to catch up.Back to Zero
:
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 …
:
Lay her in the crib, Cover with blanket. Oh my, Looks so cozy. Join?Nap Time
:
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.
:
It must be her turn, Smallest is now the sick one. Poor baby, rest love.Now the Smallest
:
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.
:
Cleaning at nap time, Thought was the only time. No! Girls love to help me!Girls Help Clean
:
Currently reading: Rhinoceros Success: The Secret to Charging Full Speed Toward Every Opportunity …
:
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!
:
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 …
:
A short refresher. Unmanned aerial system, Licensed and ready.Small UAS
:
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 …
:
Lazy Saturdays, Too many in a row. No, Not today! Lots done.Saturday Recovered
:
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.
:
I took a big risk, Ran errands with two sick kids. Pulled it off; donuts!Errands While Sick
:
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.
:
Long been a penguin, Now back to a bird that flies. Taking to sky, soon!Bird Gets Wings
:
I’m thinking about buying a drone.
:
Russia’s Parliament Passes Putin’s Constitutional Plans on First Reading - WSJ All 432 lawmakers …
:
Started real early, Two of three out of play, ouch. Low key kind of day.Super Sick Kids
:
Quitting Amazon has done wonderful things for my spending.
:
Four errands to run, Kids stayed in seats the whole time. This is the life, …Drive Thru Errands
:
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 - …
:
A weird schedule, Three service men came to house. I felt productive!Men at House
:
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 …
:
Aches in the morning. Fever by the afternoon. The flu now cometh.Sickness Rolls In
:
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.
:
Four hour meeting, Errands and then confession. Dinner, baths, and bed!Go Go Go
:
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.
:
Long migraine attack, Back to basics, lifestyle. I cannot be beat.New Strategy
:
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 for girls, Good report cards for all! Yay! Keep up the good work.New Dentist
:
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.
:
Man Afraid He’ll Seem Vulnerable If He Reaches Out To Fire Department For Help I don’t know if I …
:
A week on the road, Finally back on the horse. A weight is lifted.All Caught Up
:
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. …
:
Unload and reset, Always a big job to do. I did not finish.Slow Unpacking
:
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.
:
Crash, highway shut down. Quick, take exit, surface streets! Serious time saved!Delay Avoided
:
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.
:
Days out on the road, Energy depleted, yawn. At least good weather.Return Trip
:
Geez, ads make the Internet ugly.
:
Clear skies and a breeze. Happy people all around. The day is now here.Wedding Day
:
Beautiful weather in Miami. It feels refreshing, like the first warm-up of spring.
:
Rehearsal, then food. Miami dinner in tent. Friends, family, enjoy!Festivities Begin
:
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 …
:
All arrived today. Hotel full of family! First time in a while.Hello, Family
:
Prep was not that great, But the travel was real smooth. Car travel is great!Easy Travel
:
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 …
:
Needed to get done, Just couldn’t pull it off. But, Wife came home and helped!So Far Behind
:
The two dumbest automotive regulations in the United States:
:
Repair down the street, Turn on faucet, no water! Angry call ensued.Water Turned Off
:
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 …
:
I didn’t want to, Been weeks, had to get it done. Now they look quite nice.Cars Needed Washed
:
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 …
:
Not the easiest, Resisting the weekend nap. I failed, but I won.Resisting Naps
:
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 …
:
Hard to believe it’s done, Entire house is picked up. Now, weekend ready.Major Restoration
:
Ludovico Einaudi: Apple Music Live from the Steve Jobs Theater. 🍿🎵 I’m glad that Apple spent …
:
Reaction to U.S. Strike Killing Iranian Military Leader Falls Along Party Lines - WSJ In a …
:
Head pain took me out, Nothing got done today. But, Girl liked to cuddle!Out of Service
:
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. …
:
From a humble start, Resting all throughout the day. Here we go again.A Decade Dawns
:
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 …
:
Two years of writing, End year, decade milestone. Now, five hundred more!500th Haiku
:
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.
:
A chilly morning,
Not too many folks at zoo. I like it that way.Zoo to Ourselves
:
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 …
:
Monday cleaning day, But I finished on Sunday. Starting off ahead!Tables Turned
:
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 …
:
End of year is near, Spending time clearing the decks. Best week of the year.Wrapping Up
:
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 time in car, Some stores hit twice. Kids were good. Lots of folks out there.Lots of Errands
:
I enjoy a nice scented candle.
:
Lots of emotions, Wear out the little ones. Sigh, A day spent resting.Christmas Recovery
:
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 …
:
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.
:
Weeks spent preparing, The birth of the Savior comes! A season of Joy.Glory to God With Us
:
Christmas was born, your kingdom come, glory to God with us!
Angels adore, bow down before, glory …
:
Whole crew enlisted, Preparing home for Santa! This is a great day.Cleaning for Santa
:
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 …
:
Kids got out the kit, Built their own rockets. So proud! Good together play.Rocket Scientists
:
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 …
:
Nice day, went for walk. Got all of my Things done. Ah. View into future.A Day of Rest
:
‘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.
:
The dough was prepared, Baked to perfection. Now there’s Plates full of cookies!Christmas 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!
:
A new tradition, Night train ride to the North Pole. Always a good time.Polar Express
:
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 …
:
Busy week for trash, Almost forgot to put out. Made it just in time.Almost Missed Trash
:
I don’t mean to brag, but I have a ticket on the Polar Express tomorrow evening. I’m traveling to …
:
A whole big schedule, Changed in an instant, sick kid. Instead we hung out.Plans Change
:
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 …
:
Time to run errands, Brother helps girl put on shoes. Daily growth adds up!Big Brother Helps
:
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 …
:
First time in a while, Laundry, cleaning, all one day. Little hand sure helped!Full Cleaning Day
:
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 …
:
Supposed to each week, Haven’t been resting Sunday. A goal for next year.Rest on Sunday
:
I shall respect Rex I shall never misuse Rex Kwon Do I shall be a champion of freedom and …
:
I bought a shirt at my favorite coffee shop while visiting Cape May. They stored the shirts on open …
:
Everything got done. Watched Jack Ryan this evening. And that was that.Evening Off
:
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.
:
Surprise blueberry muffins come out of oven. 6 year old suddenly appears in the dark, “Daddy, what’s …
:
Long term web project, Tying off in a nice bow. Great way to end year.Loose Ends Tied
:
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 …
:
Back to start from scratch. Simplify, standardize, done. Good use of hour.Footer Refresh, Deux
:
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 …
:
Always once the same, Ready to make a change. Wow. This will take some time.Day of Change
:
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 - …
:
Usually done quick, Tonight’s went twice as long. Sigh. Need better planning.Long Meeting
:
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 …
:
Started up at dawn, Errands, chores, run, run, run! Man, I’m straight worn out.Go, Go, Go
:
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 …
:
Hard work afternoon. Checking things off, getting done. Ready for the week.Back in Saddle
:
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.
:
Help from wife and kids, Getting house back in order. Another day, two.Making Progress
:
I replaced a dead light switch in my dining room. After getting the switch out, I noticed that the …
:
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.
:
Long trip, messy house. Need to clean up, energy. One day at a time.Overwhelmed
:
Trump Administration Weighs Putting Amazon Foreign Sites on ‘Notorious Markets’ List - WSJ The …
:
Currently reading: The First Commandment by Brad Thor 📚
:
Client came to town, Months of backlog done in night. Easier when here.In-Person Web Design
:
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 …
:
It comes no surprise, Handyman left mess in wake. Most of day cleaning.Handyman Mess
:
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 …
:
I let some things slide. Hours of digital work. Still behind the curve.Digital Recovery
:
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.
:
Returned from my trip, Massive leaf piles in yard. Two hours to mulch.Leaves Have Fallen
:
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 …
:
The last leg of trip, Always the hardest. Traffic, Tears. Let me get home!!Home At Last
:
Felt smart, early start. Great beginning, but wait, worse! So many people!Thanksgiving Road Traffic
:
Drivers of the American Northeast: learn some manners.
:
Friday night packing, The fun has come to an end. It was a nice trip!End of Trip
:
Little kids running, Tables full of food, people. Thankful at the beach.Thanksgiving Beach House
:
Local coffee shops, Fun to check them all out, drink, All the local brews.Coffee Shop Fun
:
Just finished my 40th book of 2019. 📚
:
Finished reading: Takedown by Brad Thor 📚
:
Humble Service: Leading Your Family as a Stay-at-Home Dad is now available.
:
Eight kids in photo, Hard to get all smiling. One should turn out, tho.Family Photo Session
:
Black Friday on the App Store used to be insane. Those were the days.
:
per a memo Sunday from John Micklethwait, Bloomberg’s editor in chief. “We …
:
Humble Service - Catholic Husband Families need fathers. They need their leadership, their support, …
:
A nice night out there, Went for a walk in town. Dark, Quiet streets. Lovely!Walk in Town
:
I enjoy walking the sleepy streets of beach towns.
:
Big day tomorrow. A few last tasks to check off my list.
:
Pope Offers Nuclear-Power Caution After Meeting With Victims of 2011 Japan Disaster - WSJ Never has …
:
House full of people, The kitchen is never clean. Easier at home!Always Messy Kitchen
:
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 …
:
I’m glad that I discovered the SSL issues on my book’s website two days before launch. …
:
Episode 124: Spooky Story
Felicity tells a spooky story and talks about her adventures at the beach yesterday.
:
Do you need some things? Best to not try Saturday. That was my mistake.Saturday at Walmart
:
Currently reading: Takedown by Brad Thor 📚
:
Far from perfect plan, Too much traffic, too few routes. Someone please fix this.Traffic Design
:
It’s never easy, Traveling with little kids. Today was just that.Tough Travel Day
:
The van is all packed, The house is neat and tidy. Let’s go to the beach!Ready to Roll
:
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 …
:
More work on the car, Kids helped, played for three hours. That was really fun.Garage Work
:
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 …
:
Jesus Never Said ANYTHING About Felony Home Invasion - The Babylon Bee These words imply that, if …
:
I love CSS. A bit of work, uniform. Go consistency!Fonts
:
Donating to a food pantry, or making a financial contribution to a …
:
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 …
:
Only the first time, Two days ahead of schedule. Very impressive.Ahead of Schedule
:
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 …
:
Old one went to school, First time with the new. Kids love, Will hire again.New Babysitter
:
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 …
:
So much to get done. Will need to enlist my kids. Should be a good time.Busy Weekend Ahead
:
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 …
:
A two year issue, Will take two weeks to fix up. I miss my bathroom!Home Improvement
:
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 - …
:
Four stops of errands, Most across street from other. Annoying car seats!Errands Close Together
:
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.
:
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, …
:
Son had some blood drawn. Quiet, pale, flush, then sick. Yikes! He got over it.Blood Draw
:
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.
:
Scourge of global war, A day to thank those who fought, For a noble peace.Veterans Day
:
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 …
:
It was a wonderful weekend, and I got out of it exactly what I had …
:
A nice, restful break. Recharged, now ready to serve. Hello, family!Return to Home
:
Retreat Experience
This past weekend, I went on a retreat at a local retreat center. It was my first private retreat in …
:
No screens to distract, No responsibilities. The peace of retreat.A Time Apart
:
2019: A Banner Year
By almost every measure, this has been a fantastic year for me and my family. It seems that so many …
:
Set off into dark, A quiet time for myself. The retreat begins.Start of Journey
:
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 …
:
A popular treat, Chocolate cake, made like space. Makes a nice breakfast!Space Birthday Cake
:
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, …
:
Beautiful fall day, Drove around with windows down. Nice experience!Car Windows Down
:
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. …
:
I like early starts. Plans came together, then broke. Never boring, though.Crazy Day
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
A goal now achieved, Unified footers on all! I am now at peace.Footer Delight
:
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, …
:
Servant Leadership - Catholic Husband Servant leaders build communities and spaces that make a …
:
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 …
:
Eight stops today, Getting supplies for our trip. Fun time together.Afternoon Shopping
:
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 …
:
Book finally done! Ready to be released, soon! Feels just like it should.Ready to Publish
:
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 …
:
Bad news for us, folks. Heater broken til Thursday. Time to bundle up!No Heat for Days
:
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 - …
:
Heater, internet, Both out. Deliveries, food, Workmen stopping by.Super Busy Day
:
Grilled to perfection. 🔥🥩🔥 🎞
:
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. 🧊
:
Five rounds of edits, One last read through for typos. Can see light at end!Final Read
:
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 …
:
Diligent work day, Things app is empty. Success! Now to enjoy week.Caught Back Up
:
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 …
:
Spiritual Health - Catholic Husband Understanding and accepting faith is a challenge for each one …
:
Nine hours of work, Wore me out! Slept in, took nap. Yikes, now I’m behind!Exhausted
:
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 …
:
It comes twice a year, Full car clean and wax. Hard work, Stunning results. Wow!Fall Car Detailing
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Need to clean the van, But head hurts. Shoot, will do soon. Long day tomorrow.Head Hurts
:
Apple Pay at the gas pump is awesome. ⛽️
:
Closed on Sunday,
You my Chick-fil-a From Closed on Sunday by Kanye West
:
Not finished, girls up! Had to do school with all up. Actually went well.School During Day
:
I’m taking the van out of service this afternoon for it’s semi-annual deep cleaning & wax. A big …
:
Afternoon lessons, Play while the other one learns. Baths, dinner, then bed!Afternoon Swim
:
Twelve years since I published the first episode of my first podcast, ChetRadio. The podcast is long …
:
Not too hard to do, A few errands, morning gone. A nice change of pace.Morning Adventure
:
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 …
:
Semi-annual, Scraping teeth clean. Not much fun. Maybe I’ll floss now.Teeth Cleaning
:
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 …
:
Adventures yester, To-dos today. In motion! Ready for Monday!Busy Weekend
:
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 …
:
It was pretty fake, Hay ride to pumpkins, in corn. Oh well, kids were glad.Fake Pumpkin Patch
:
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 …
:
In blink of an eye, First quarter is over. Wow, So much growth is seen!First Quarter Kindergarten
:
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 …
:
They deserved spankings. Instead, they were given naps. Peaceful afternoon.Naps for All
:
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 …
:
Back to drawing board. I think health, fitness, some comms. Let’s see how this …Phone’s Primary Use
:
I need to seriously buckle down and do the final read through of Humble Service and get it off to …
:
Plumber came, found leak. Extensive water damage. Not my problem, tho.Leaky Shower
:
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 …
:
Area showers, Grey clouds hanging low in sky. I love October.Cold, Grey Day
:
I don’t find Slack to be particularly intuitive.
:
Interest Rates Are Falling—but Your Credit-Card Rate Could Be Going Up - WSJ rates on private-label …
:
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 …
:
Worked hard through the day. Every task, checked off, done. Ready for Monday!Backlog
:
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, …
:
Finished reading: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek …
:
Gone from home all day, Events, errands. Now I’m tired. Long to-do list. Sigh.On the Road
:
Not quite kid approved. Flu shots for the lot of them. It’s better this way.Shots
:
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.
:
Clothes shopping with kids. Prefer to do with wife. But, I can do alone.Difficult Errands
:
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 …
:
Daughter wanted try, Giddy the whole time. Bro liked. Might make this a thing.Dual Karate
:
There’s an option in Safari 13 on macOS to not print headers/footers on a website. I …
:
Hello again, morning chill. 🍁
:
Out of fireplace, Living on mantel. Nope. Trapped, Released into wild.Goodbye, Lizard
:
PG&E to Cut Power for Nearly 800,000 Customers Due to Wildfire Risk - WSJ The shut-offs are set …
:
I have a hard time accepting that Purdue Pharma is solely culpable for the opioid epidemic in the …
:
Once in fireplace, Now lives on mantel. Kids watch, Report. A free pet.Lizard Visitor
:
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. 🍁
:
Grill grease trap, undone. A tempting target, raccoon. No damage, now clean!Raccoon Visits Grill
:
An ambitious goal, Accomplished today. Books read, Ideas and fun.Thirty-Five Books
:
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 …
:
Counters and sink, full. Running out of kids plates. Well, Need to run a load.Dishes Overflow
:
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.
:
After breakfast time, Kids play. I drink coffee, work. Great routine to start.Morning Coffee Time
:
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 layouts, done. One more proof to check, ordered. Then, send to market!Final Publishing Stage
:
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 📚
:
My neighbors waste no time decorating for Halloween. 🎃
:
So much left undone, Kids engaged. Clean up squad, go! Done before dinner!Massive Clean Up
:
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.
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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. 🍫
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
A Picture is Worth A year’s worth of work, Healthier than five years past.
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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:
:
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 …
:
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:
:
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.
:
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
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 🎧
:
Implementing rich SEO meta data is incredibly time consuming.
:
What a welcome sight in mid-August.
:
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.
:
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;” src=“ …
:
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 …
:
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 📚
:
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.
:
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. …
:
Play at the Park Just an open field, A great park to throw a ball. The shade was a treat!
:
Currently reading: State of the Union by Brad Thor 📚
:
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 need a self-cleaning microwave.
:
Garage Order Restored Everything off floor, Mounted and hung on wall racks. A nice difference.
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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.
:
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.
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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, …
:
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 …
:
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. …
:
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?
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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, …
:
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.
:
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. 🥥
:
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’ …
:
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.
:
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!
:
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 …
:
Slept In, By Choice Alarm goes off, up. Out of bed, should I go back? I did. Major fail.
:
Google’s Advisory Board Crash and Burn - WSJ Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Joseph Dunford, …
:
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 …
:
Back to Karate One month, no practice. I don’t recognize people. All new. Right place? Huh.
:
Pope Francis sure took his time, but Archbishop Gregory is a great pick to lead Washington.
:
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
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.
:
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 …
:
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 📚
:
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
:
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!
:
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 …
:
Finished reading: Democracy Inc.: How Members Of Congress Have Cashed In On Their Jobs by The …
:
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!
:
Episode 69: Lakefront Trail
I’m exploring the Chicago city public parks this morning.
:
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.
:
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.
:
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.
:
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.
:
The Windy City City afternoon, Some walking, some Uber rides. Nice to take a break!
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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.
:
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.
:
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!
:
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 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 …
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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 …
:
Dead Battery Went to start the van, Nothing. Roadside assist, please! Got a new battery
:
Student loan “groups” make almost zero sense.
:
Roadside assistance is never fast.
:
Accepted An email arrived, My son’s education starts. He will miss Thomas.
:
Finished reading: Spies in the Family: An American Spymaster, His Russian Crown Jewel, and the …
:
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 …
:
Twelve Weeks Almost time for shots, New round of Botox next week. Still feeling great. Win!
:
Walking under the stars at night is something incredible to experience.
:
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 …
:
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:
GoogleFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn
:
Apple has really slacked off when it comes to special events activity badges.
:
That’s the last time I whip eggs whites by hand.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Walmart Grocery was out of macadamia nuts, so they substituted corn nuts. Um, what?
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Water Back to just water. Two-hundred ounces today. Might be a long night.
:
The perfect background music while reading on a Friday evening. 🎵
:
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.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Cleaning for Visitors A fun little trick, Cleaning up for visitors. Yes, always this clean!
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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 …
:
Emergency Call Accident with kids. Call EMS? No, call Mom, Doctor direct line.
:
All aboard, The Polar Express!
:
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 …
:
iMac Crash Four year old iMac, Crashes randomly. No fix. Guess I’ll do fresh start.
:
Candlelit dinner to celebrate the Feast of St. Lucy.
:
Mail carrier leaves a postage due notice in the mailbox. He came to my door to do a pickup and …
:
Cancelled Plans A trip to city, Cancelled by sick little boy. Well, nevermind then!
:
Nice little celebration for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Street tacos for dinner!
:
WSJ reporting: The Boy Scouts of America is considering filing for bankruptcy protection as it …
:
On my list of services to shut down today:
:
It was a good year for books. Maybe my best yet.
:
Finished reading: Grant Us Peace by Chet Collins 📚
:
Planetarium Planetarium, A fun trip for the kids, too! Will have to go back.
:
It’s so nice to walk around the neighborhood in the evening and enjoy all of the Christmas lights.
:
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 …
:
Kids Clothes Shopping Sizes always change, Trying to fit in the store.
Someone disrupt this.
:
iMessage image search is terrible.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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!
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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, …
:
Technology Changes Changes to home tech, Take quite a bit of my time. Feels good when all done.
:
Greg Ip for The Wall Street Journal, The Unintended Consequences of the ‘Free’ Internet: The …
:
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:
:
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 …
:
Ready to Go Busy week ahead, House is neat and tidy, tho. New a new topic.
:
I’m so disappointed in this season of Last Man Standing. They really lost their juice between …
:
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.
:
A Messy House Thirty minutes flat, Is all that it takes to make, A messy house, clean.
:
French president Emanuel Macron in comments leading up to the centennial of Armistice Day: We have …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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’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.
:
Daylight Savings Time What a stupid joke, Changing my clocks twice a year. Complete waste of time.
:
App devs: please write better release notes.
:
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.
:
Thirty Eight To Dos Been a bit behind, Thirty eight things on my list. Managed to get done!
:
Currently reading: American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road …
:
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.
:
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.
:
‘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 …
:
Bike Benedict’s new bike, Training in the parking lot. He did really great!
:
Finished reading: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen 📚
:
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!
:
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
:
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!
:
Chick-fil-a At Dinner Drive thru, full of cars, Wrapped around the building, twice. Totally worth …
:
Life without my Fitbit is way better than I could’ve imagined.
:
Accepting Cardinal Weurl’s resignation and then appointing him apostolic administrator, in an …
:
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?
:
Men at Work Repairmen are here, Fixing a leaky shower. Will be nice when done!
:
The amount of typos in news articles published online by major news organizations is embarrassing.
:
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.
:
Done By Lunch Got started early, First load of laundry at 5. Done by lunch, not bad!
:
Relaxing on the couch, reading a good book, while enjoying a symphony in the background of rainwater …
:
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 …
:
LEGO Kit His first LEGO kit, “My dream came true,” he exclaimed. So much Dad winning.
:
Give Me Wisdom
The Book of Wisdom was written in a confusing time for the people of Israel. They had come into …
:
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!
:
Hand Wax Hand wax twice a year, To keep your car in top shape. Nothing can beat it!
:
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.
:
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 …
:
Building A Tent Built a lovely tent, For the boy and I to hide. We surprised Mommy.
:
I’m very concerned about the Google+ data breach now that all of this personal information may …
:
Hello, my favorite pair of jeans.
:
Rainy Walk I went for a walk, Leisurely stroll in the road. Glad I was not struck.
:
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.
:
Day One An entry per day, A printed record of days. A simple delight.
:
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.
:
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 …
:
Karate First activity, Martial arts with other boys. He played joyfully!
:
Currently reading: The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben …
:
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 …
:
A Sick Toddler All is well at lunch, Then comes a sudden illness. I’m sorry, sweetheart!
:
Finished reading: Hiroshima by John Hersey 📚
:
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 …
:
Twenty-Four A lofty book goal, Twenty four in a whole year. Finished in nine months.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
Attention, Drivers Two words to help all, Zipper merge. Each takes their turn, Much better for all.
:
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 📚
:
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.
:
A Special Treat Lunch at work with Mom, Always special for the kids. Great for Daddy, too.
:
Book Review: The Enthusiast 📚
After completing the previous book on the life of St. Francis, I decided to pick up this story. …
:
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 …
:
Activity Season A brand new school year, So many things for a boy. Let’s try something new!
:
I went through self-checkout this morning at Walmart to buy three items. It took me so much time to …
:
Trip to the Zoo So many creatures, Animals from far off lands. Totally awesome.
:
David Wallace was a fantastic character.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
One Month One month of haiku, A delightful way to share. Shall I continue?
:
Finished reading: When Saint Francis Saved the Church: How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created …
:
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 …
:
Ready to make change, Why wait for January? I’ll start right here, now.Best Year Ever
:
My dream home has no doorbell.
:
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 …
:
A Bad Medical Appointment Went to appointment, Weeks delay, schedule missing. Am not going back.
:
Currently reading: When Saint Francis Saved the Church: How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created …
:
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 …
:
Apple Media Event New iPhone excess, Features few will ever use. Please stop the madness.
:
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 📚
:
🎾 tagmoji, so hot right now.
:
iPhone X S is the worst possible name. Except maybe for Pixel.
:
Patriot Day Clear September day, A nation’s innocence lost, A new world order.
:
PEOPLE OF THE INTERNET: If we all stop clicking ads, maybe they will go away.
:
Sonic Just a rainy day. Large iced coffee at Sonic, Maybe not done yet.
:
Goodbye, Coffee The creamer is gone, My only reason to drink, Last mug of coffee.
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
I Love Rain Rainy Saturday, My favorite kind of day. Relaxing and calm.
:
The 5%
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. …
:
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 …
:
Card Game Rules Games with family, New rules every single round. May I make a few?
:
I texted my sister-in-law a haiku at midnight the other day and have no recollection of typing it. I …
:
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.
:
Awake Baby Very tired now. Lucy will not let me sleep. Try the snooze button?
:
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 …
:
Happy Anniversary Anniversary, Celebrate time past, to come. Thank you, Alison!
:
Pumpkin Spice Season Pumpkin spice everywhere. It’s August and 100. Get a calendar.
:
Finally listening to Ólafur Arnalds’ latest release, re:member. He’s my favorite modern classical …
:
Reclining Airline Seats People who recline, Less room for the one behind. Disable feature!
:
I remember a time when flight attendants were responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers. …
:
There’s something romantic and whimsical about airport terminals.
:
What a great start to the day!
:
What would the Internet be like if we didn’t immediately assume the worst in everyone else?
:
Travel Prep Tired before trip. Much to do, so little time. I’ll sleep on the plane.
:
How does an airline set a 50 minute delay on a 6am flight the night before at 9pm? Crew? …
:
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.
:
McCain John is a hero. So much sacrifice for us. Always remember.
:
As for My House
This weekend’s readings were a non-stop blockbuster of well know biblical passages. Just in time for …
:
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 …
:
LEGO Stepped on a LEGO. First time doing so at home. A new era dawns.
:
Goodreads is awesome tool and is a positive impact on my reading this year. I wish more of my …
:
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.
:
Sugar Cookies Tried to bake cookies. Sugar cookies hard to make. Total disaster.
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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!
:
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 📚
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
I hate that Food Network Star brought Jess back at the very end and then gave her a pilot. She …
:
I’m now 85. My senior colleague Justice John Paul Stevens, he stepped down when …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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!
:
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 …
:
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 …
:
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.
:
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?”
:
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
:
The Magic School Bus Rides Again is a crime against humanity
:
Gosh, remember when the internet used to be fun?
:
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 …
:
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 …