Massachusetts politics used to be known as a hot bed of corruption, graft, and dirty favors. Well, not maybe not “used to be”, but it’s at least less open today. This tale of how once fearsome New England Mafia boss Ray Patriarca... [Continue Reading]
A good wife is a treasure given to you by God and a wise husband helps her flourish. When I was looking at the readings for this Sunday (the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time), at first I was confused by the selection. The first reading is from Proverbs... [Continue Reading]
In this Facebook video, Ben Shapiro talks about why he’s leaving California, the state he was born in, lived in all his life, and loves as one of the most beautiful places in the world. Massachusetts isn’t that bad yet, but it’s... [Continue Reading]
I have not downloaded or read the McCarrick Report. I have barely read any news reports about it. This is a big change for this blog. Fifteen years ago, I would have felt it my duty to read and comment on it as soon as it was available, letting all... [Continue Reading]
I’ve worked from home in various ways for over two decades, exclusively so from 1996 to 2007, a few days a week from 2016 to 2018, and then full-time again from 2018 and on. In all that time working from home I’ve been more productive... [Continue Reading]
This week, the Betts make lemonade from the lemons of a cancelled camping trip; make tasty smoked fish dip from freezer scraps; enjoy a English poet’s quatrains about quarantine; and reflect on the wise and foolish virgins and being a lamp that... [Continue Reading]
This year’s Halloween trick was an unexpected snowstorm. In this week’s episode, the Betts also discuss subdued trick-or-treating, the new season of the Mandalorian, the BBC miniseries Mrs. Wilson, and whether a Costco or BJ’s... [Continue Reading]
This week, the Betts get ready for a Halloween unlike any previous, wondering how trick or treating will happen; give some food tips that make leftover fish go further, pump up your instant ramen, and give you inexpensive, but massive pork chops;... [Continue Reading]
A few years ago, Melanie was diagnosed with several new allergies and among them was an allergy to fragrances. This is admittedly an unusual allergy, but it seems our family specializes in unusual allergies.1 And by fragrances, this means all... [Continue Reading]
I dislike the need to call every clever (or not-so-clever) trick or idea a “hack” as a tired cliché. But I did have an idea for how to spice up my lunch with something fun. It starts with instant ramen, but not just any cheap 50¢ ramen... [Continue Reading]