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 mark it up to $.78/GB. This is my main objection to the horrible pricing this year: a 212% mark-up on storage. But don’t worry, that 5GB of iCloud storage is still free!

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”

Thanksgiving preparations have begun.

We’ve been members of our current parish for over a year now. One of the biggest differences that I’ve noticed is just how warm and welcoming the people are. There are a few young families that go to our regular Mass, and the children are all loved and appreciated. This stands in stark contrast to the atmosphere I sensed before.

I’ve adopted my parents’ philosophy that if children are sitting right up in the front at Mass, they’ll be able to see what’s going on and be less distracted. We don’t bring food with us to Mass anymore, and the only “toys” that we bring are books and perhaps a soft friend.

Even still, I sweat. I sweat when they make noises, when they talk, and when they pace back and forth on the kneelers. This is age appropriate and understandable, but I still feel uncomfortable. At today’s liturgy, I spent the majority of it in the back atrium with my two year old daughter.

Yet, even in these stressful weekend liturgies, Jesus still wants me to know how much He desires children, and how I should imitate them.

> Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me.

I guess I’ll hang in there and keep bringing them.

First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20

Second Reading: James 3:16 - 4:3

Gospel: Mark 9:30-37

It’s early on a Saturday morning. Benedict is cheerfully building train tracks upstairs, I have my coffee, and it’s pouring rain outside. Welcome, Fall!

A really great tool for finding lighter/darker shades of a color for web design.

I love ordering new stamps.

My children call the song Mrs. Hippopotamuses’ by Relient K the “Cat in the Hat song.” I can’t help but think this is high praise for Matt Thiessen and company. 🎵

My favorite season is fall and my favorite type of weather is rain. Forecast says I’m in for a very good weekend!

Oh, Google. You still don’t get it.

Completing online surveys for restaurants, businesses, and even doctor’s offices can be an inconvenience. But, they’re also a great act of mercy and just might earn someone a much needed promotion and raise.

My family gathers for a week at Thanksgiving each year at a rented beach house in New Jersey. We can only go every other year, and this is an off year. 😔

My dream home has no doorbell.