This week, the Betts get outdoors to a beautiful, new wildlife area; try a new ribs recipe; Melanie watches more Marvel while Dom watches a Netflix doc on an art heist; and they discuss what seem like arbitrary and confusing rules about what you can... [Continue Reading]
hat is the purpose of art? That’s a very big question and I’m not at all qualified to give an answer, but a recent interview got me thinking. The interview was with Chris Milk, the founder of a VR app company that makes the VR workout... [Continue Reading]
This week, the Betts are vaccinated; the girls went fishing; we discuss lamb leftovers; Melanie gets insight into Iron Man and his PTSD; and then they discuss the novel of early Christians in Rome called Quo Vadis and as what it has to tell us about... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, It’s Easter and the Betts discuss their Triduum, including memories of why not to take 5 small children to Easter Vigil; what special foods they made for Easter dinner, and why Dom ended up at Urgent Care on... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode: On Palm Sunday, the Betts discuss palm crosses; a future big trip; setting a date for First Communion; explaining how TV used to work to children who only know streaming; and more.
I occasionally sell old computer stuff on Facebook Marketplace, usually stuff that’s been replaced by newer upgraded equipment. Right now, I’m selling a network-attached storage device and it’s been on Marketplace for a few weeks... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, what’s more romantic than a date to get vaccinated? The Betts get their shots, celebrate two great saints with Irish and Italian meals, build a shed, go on a cleaning binge, and talk about looking death in the... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, halfway through Lent, the Betts see where they fall short and how Jesus reaches out to them; discuss how they assess books the kids want to read; and talk about a repertoire of recipes that use up leftovers.
A few months ago, I wrote about making Sicilian-American Sunday gravy, a meat-filled pasta sauce that simmers for hours and is great for a hearty Sunday dinner. But I recently had a request to share a simple, meatless pasta sauce that would be quick... [Continue Reading]
It wasn’t that long ago that Amazon was threatening to take over nearly completely. Both independent and chain bookstores were closing rapidly and Main Street businesses were starting to feel the effects. Everything from books to DVDs to appliances... [Continue Reading]