Chet Collins

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:45:04 -0400

The neat, orderly, quiet, and sterile atmosphere is not how the family is meant to be. The kitchen stayed clean all week, and the beds made, and toys picked up, but it was a house nearly empty of life. The low hum of children running around, the voices of play, the small pleasures of funny phrases, all of it was missing. This is the great mistake of avoiding children: they are fountains of joy.

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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:29:53 -0400

Finished reading: St. Louis de Montfort’s Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary New, Day-by-Day, Easier-to-Read Translation by Louis de Montfort 📚

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:52:49 -0400

Barack Obama Pretends To Be Canadian While Traveling Abroad - The Onion

Personally, though, I try not to think too much about politics. I’m much more into hockey, Trailer Park Boys, and…uh…maple syrup.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:48:10 -0400

A moment of quiet near the end of preparation.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:35:05 -0400

I think it’s a sign of the spiritual sickness of a person to celebrate the death of an intellectual rival. Not an enemy, not a threat, someone who had a different philosophy or worldview.

What a perfect rejoinder that Sen. Graham’s little sister, whom he raised after the death of their parents, will finish his final term of public service.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:09:26 -0400

The public transit agency breakdown for revenue is 16% from fares and 84% from taxes.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:08:42 -0400

Secrets of Peace - Catholic Husband

Standing in the field where St. Kateri lived is a profound statement on sainthood. It did not appear special, it looked like a field in my neighborhood. The short hike through the woods to the natural spring from which they drew water looked like the woods in my backyard. That is precisely the point. Sainthood, holiness, and goodness doesn’t require us to relocate to Italy or to spend all day within the sanctuary walls. Collecting water, cooking meals, mending houses, all of these chores are the ordinary path to sainthood.

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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:30:33 -0400

Dad’s Plan To Work At Home Foiled By People At Home - Babylon Bee

A sighing Kenny began working again, only for the internet to go down three minutes later when his toddler unplugged the router. Kenny had nearly fixed the router when his daughter came in, announcing that she had just been bitten by a snapping turtle down at the pond and needed to go to urgent care.

No mention of the queue.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:32:29 -0400

Michigan in July without air conditioning is a lot like Texas in July with air conditioning.

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Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:21 -0400

All Things Bright and Beautiful - Catholic Husband

I find aestheticism to be an easy way to communicate to my children about the things of God. Latin chant, holy architecture, a brilliant sunset, the green canopy. All of these things are beautiful in and of themselves, sharing a good that is not consumed, but savored and evergreen.

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Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:15:36 -0400

Happy Birthday, America!

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:35:30 -0400

American flag and bunting over a bridge.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:36:22 -0400

T-34C parade flyover.

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Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:24:16 -0400

James Bond Granted License To Kill Anyone With An Air Conditioner - Babylon Bee

“The world has changed, 007,” a spokesman for the British government explained. “The real villains aren’t hijacking nuclear submarines anymore. They are sitting in tiny flats, sipping room-temperature tea, and emitting hydrofluorocarbons. It’s monstrous.”

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:26:46 -0400

Every No, An Act of Love - Catholic Husband

As children, we didn’t know how good we had it. A life free from worry about finances, job loss, or hunger. As adults, the Church stands ready to offer sure and true guidance for how to live a life in freedom, joy, and vocation. In every case where She offers us a no, we are lovingly spared the misery and suffering from the danger of yes that we do not yet perceive.

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Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:14:03 -0400

Currently reading: Choke Point - A Thriller by Brad Thor 📚

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:12:43 -0400

The Nationwide Backlash Against Cameras Watching Your Car - WSJ

Mayor Carmella Mantello said the technology has helped reduce crime and solve homicides, robberies and narcotics cases, plus recover missing persons and stolen cars.

That all sounds nice, but the problem is the entire system was built out without a debate in public. I’m glad we solve crimes, but at the cost of photographing and building a database of my movements around town that’s retained for a month?

Flock CEO Garrett Langley, an electrical engineer, co-founded the company after a series of break-ins in his Atlanta neighborhood. He said he supports state regulations and respects criticism and legal challenges from privacy groups.

He reached the same conclusion that the Chinese Communist Party did: total surveillance for total security at the expense of liberty.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:09:46 -0400

John Bolton Pleads Guilty To Failing To Store His Stolen Classified Documents In His Garage - Babylon Bee

…prosecutors said Bolton willingly and knowingly stored highly classified documents outside of his garage, where all classified documents should always be stored.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:31:50 -0400

Weakling French Declare ‘Hottest Day Ever’ When It’s Only 40 Degrees - Babylon Bee

Facing weather that most Americans would take on with a hoodie, the pitiful French warned that hundreds of people across the country could perish.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:09:56 -0400

Hard to think/work with a wood chipper outside my window.

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Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:44:28 -0400

Let it Burn - Catholic Husband

To the extent that we give ourselves over to God, and orient our heart and mind to Him, we participate in His ministry and truly His power.

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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:42:11 -0400

Trump Account App Will Launch Thursday — How It Will Work - WSJ

“The Trump Accounts app delivers a simple, secure way for households to begin engaging with a program designed to build long-term financial strength from day one,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.

I hate bills, programs, and products named after the politician trying to get the credit. 250 years of history, plenty of good material out there.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:38:49 -0400

Pope Leo’s AI Manifesto - WSJ Opinion

Most fanciful is the pope’s claim that the mandarins at the United Nations should be entrusted with overseeing AI. He says they “are essential instruments for promoting a civilization of love, for they can foster dialogue among nations and promote the peaceful resolution of conflicts.” This is truly the triumph of hope over experience.

The Church does best when it remains laser focused on protecting the dignity of the human person. This commentary on the UN is entirely divorced from reality.

The UN was born out of Catholic intellectualism in the immediate aftermath of WWII but has failed to achieve its aims because it can’t stop itself from being hijacked by bad actor nation-states.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:42:58 -0400

The Heartland Dads Redefining What It Means to Lead a Conservative Family - WSJ

These Heartland dads are rolling up their golf-shirt sleeves and getting spit up on. They’re doing things that would’ve given Don Draper heart palpitations—laundry, bath time, their daughters’ hair—while espousing fairly traditional views on religion, discipline and masculinity.

There’s work to be done, so it gets done. Not really a mystery that needs a long exposé.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:24:16 -0400

Elon Musk Credits Trillionaire Status To Dave Ramsey Envelope System - Babylon Bee

According to sources, despite becoming a trillionaire, Musk still plans to stick strictly to the envelope system. “Nothing will change for Elon. It will still be starting each month by labeling envelopes ‘Groceries’ and ‘Leisure’ and dividing up the cash,” said Musk confidant Braxton Vickers. “The truth is, anyone could do what Elon did to become wealthy, but no one sticks to it like he does. It takes a lot of discipline to stay with it.”