On this week’s episode, Independence Day party, power outage, and a birthday are just the start for the Betts this week, plus a superior potato salad recipe; finishing a great cop show series; a time travel book; and the multiple levels of the... [Continue Reading]
In this week’s episode: On a rainy day, the Betts visited the spooky and historic Georges Island in Boston Harbor. They also discover Looney Tunes as an incentive for the kids; remember the joy of bratwurst in beer; watch the campy but fun... [Continue Reading]
We visited Georges Island in the Boston Harbor National Recreational Park with our Cub Scout Pack. One of the leaders had applied for and had received a bunch of free tickets for the Pack to go. The weather was not great–rainy and... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode: This summer, the Betts are making it a point to spend more time out of the house than last summer; plus reading The Code Book, watching Bosch season 7; and talking about Jesus’ miraculous healing of the bleeding... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode: The new book, Project Hail Mary, has some surprising themes that give Dom and Melanie plenty of fodder for discussion (we give spoiler warnings); plus four new recipes; the new Pixar film Luca; and what Jonah has to do... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, we celebrate St. Anthony with ice cream, the Betts disagree on how best to eat it; talk about the practice of naming houses near the ocean; and discuss this week’s Gospel and how the mustard seed can be the small... [Continue Reading]
Brendan Hodge has a good analysis at The Pillar examining diocesan annual fundraising appeals from across the US over the past five years to see if a link is discernible between bad news for the Church in the media and people’s giving. Whenever... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode: On the one hand, Dom and Melanie were able to go to the beach, return to a favorite restaurant, and go swimming at a relative’s pool. On the other, they also saw a hit and run and a near-drowning! So, yeah, it’s been an... [Continue Reading]
In this week’s episode, it’s time for Lucia’s First Confession and First Communion, plus a niece’s graduation party, and the Betts are celebrating. Plus a Nigerian-inspired recipe, Dom’s thoughts on Blade Runner, and... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode: It’s been busy week for the Betts as they welcome a house guest, celebrate a birthday, prep for a First Communion, and head out on the water for some first-time Scout canoeing. Plus, Pentecost’s question for... [Continue Reading]