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]
This week, Dom takes the Scouts camping in below freezing temps While Melanie entertains the others at home; they discuss why Confirmation requires proof of 1st Communion; make Peruvian steak and baked potato soup; and talk about cleaning our own... [Continue Reading]
This week, the Betts bought a new deep freezer and Dom is excited; a shelf collapses out of the blue; visit Dom’s parents; celebrate the last Lucy’s allergies going away; read the latest Dresden Files book; and find Abraham on the Mount... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, Dom and Melanie celebrate a birthday; discuss the Texas snowpocalypse; offer an excellent, quick Mexican rice hack; watch Good Will Hunting; review The Memoirs of Peter and Death Comes for the Archbishop; and begin... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, the Betts clear another allergy hurdle; discuss why they don’t do much for Valentine’s; try to figure out what to do about summer vacation; explain why they’re staying home on Ash Wednesday; and talk... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, the Betts talk about winter when you’ve grown up with snow versus coming to it later; why Melanie doesn’t want to move to Florida (hint: falling iguanas!); a great fish and chips recipe; and Dom watches The... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, in the midst of the winter doldrums, the Betts go for a very cold winter hike with the Scouts; overcome another food allergy; Melanie dives into the world of Star Wars novels and find they’re good; and Dom gets... [Continue Reading]
In this week’s episode, Dom and Melanie discuss Good Discourse, which was the name of a conference where Melanie gave a talk on humility and writing; talk about sharing their music and memories with the kids; discover the magic of potato... [Continue Reading]