• Haiku

    Netflix Returns

    Canceled some months back,

    Subscribed for a month or two.

    Lots of stuff, some good.

    March 17,2020
  • Leprechauns To Give Out Toilet Paper In Lieu Of Gold - The Babylon Bee

    “Ye’ll get me pot o' toilet paper – if ye can catch me, that is!” cackled one leprechaun as he hid near the end of a rainbow.

    March 17,2020
  • Duggar Family Found In Violation Of Ban On Large Gatherings - The Babylon Bee

    The family gathered for their usual evening meal, having also been visited by several of the grown children in the family and their spouses, when a police officer knocked on the door.

    March 17,2020
  • Why does iTunes still sell SD videos?

    March 17,2020
  • March 17,2020
  • Haiku

    All Clean

    Jump start before kids,

    Bathrooms done while they slept. Boost!

    Need tomorrow plan.

    March 16,2020
  • What is the virtue of a news article reporting new recommendations from gorvernment officials if the article doesn’t immediately tell the reader what those recommendations are?

    March 16,2020
  • Wow, having a really difficult time putting in an order at Walmart. So many grocery items out of stock.

    March 16,2020
  • More typos that normal in my posts today. So much going on.

    Fixes are ongoing!

    March 16,2020
  • Many businesses are making special exceptions to policy and paywalls to help get information out.

    The Wall Street Journal, my preferred news outlet, is providing all Coronavirus news free of charge to read.

    March 16,2020
  • For many of us, it’s day one of voluntary self-isolation. Even while we’re home, life goes on.

    Keep Calm & Carry On poster
    March 16,2020
  • Catholic Husband

    Connecting While Isolated - Catholic Husband

    I feel a sense of separation, having been unable to receive the Eucharist physically. We do have to endure this physical separation for a time.

    March 16,2020
  • COVID-19

    In late February, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that Americans should prepare for major disruptions in the coming weeks. If last week was any indication, we all ought to buckle up!

    We’re not the first ones to take on this challenge. We have great examples around the world of how people, societies, and governments are responding. Although Wuhan was locked down and people had to remain in their homes, public order didn’t collapse. The supply chain continued and people were able to get the food and supplies that they needed. That’s a huge relief!
 The pioneer spirit of America is re-emerging, and I’m going to make the most of these next few weeks at home with the kids. I’m going to fly my American flag outside every day, weather permitting. We’re all in this together.

    First, I’m going to implement a reliable structure to our day. I’ve been out of sync and this extended period of stability gives me the perfect platform to get back into my routine. That means more intentional time together, education, work, and play. My kids are too young to understand what’s going on, but the rhythm of our days together should help them continue to feel safe and secure. 
Next, I’m working on a special project list in Things. I’m going to accomplish one indoor project and one outdoor project every day. It’s spring cleaning time, and I suddenly have the opportunity to deep clean my house and conduct a proper lawn season opener. Many of these projects are things that I haven’t had time to tackle. I’m going to get the kids involved, too.

    Last, I’m not planning on going out in public except to pick up online grocery orders. I’ll continue my 5:00am walks since there isn’t anyone else out at that hour. I’m also thankful to be living in a house with a yard, which affords us plenty of safe space to play outside.

    We all need to do our part, and my family will do ours. Let’s draw on the inspiration of the people of the United Kingdom during the Battle of Britain: Keep Calm & Carry On.

    March 16,2020
  • Have you seen airfare prices?!

    March 16,2020
  • My kids and I just spent some time in Eucharistic Adoration from a livestream on YouTube. Matt Maher led us in song.

    What an incredible time to be alive!

    March 16,2020
  • U.S. Officials Urge More Action to Combat Coronavirus - WSJ

    the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that gatherings of more than 50 people be canceled or postponed for the next eight weeks

    March 16,2020
  • Haiku

    Making A Plan

    Plenty of projects,

    Things to do around the house.

    This will all be fine!

    March 15,2020
  • My Things task list is out of control.

    Taking time this afternoon to get caught up. I’m also to plan projects and goals for the next two weeks while we lay low around the house.

    March 15,2020
  • ChetCast

    Episode 140: LucyCast

    Lucy hosts her very own episode and is uncharacteristically quiet.

    March 15,2020
  • Jack Dorsey’s Push to Clean Up Twitter Stalls, Researchers Say - WSJ

    Twitter’s leadership has talked plenty about wanting to improve civility or ‘health’ as they call it, but they’ve failed to do—or even allow others to do—the actual work.

    The only solution is get off Twitter.

    March 15,2020
  • This will be my first Sunday attending Mass on TV. I didn’t realize how isolating this experience can feel.

    It gives me a deeper appreciation of the home-bound who rarely can make it to their local parish.

    🇻🇦

    March 15,2020
  • Haiku

    Orderly Containment

    We will do our part.

    Life goes on and so shall we.

    Each day is precious.

    🌸

    March 14,2020
  • Olympic Committee Announces Tokyo Games Will Still Go On As Planned Because True Athletes Embrace Every Obstacle That Comes Their Way - The Onion

    spectators should not cancel plans to purchase tickets for this year’s Summer Olympics unless they are fair-weather fans who have lost all faith in the ability of the human spirit to triumph in the face of difficulty

    March 14,2020
  • Perfect time for Matt Maher to put out his new album. 🎵

    Alive and Breathing album cover art
    March 14,2020
  • No Greater Love: Widow Puts Last Toilet Paper Roll In Offering Plate - The Babylon Bee

    the church had placed the toilet paper in the supply closet, under maximum security, and began a prayer vigil that God might multiply the roll overnight.

    March 14,2020