Archive: Video

Filling the Leadership Gap

Some are saying that House Speaker Paul Ryan is getting ready to endorse Donald Trump despite his previous ... reluctance, shall we say. But this new video from Ryan's office doesn't suggest that. What it does suggest is that Ryan sees a leadership... [Continue Reading]

The Restroom Problem: I’m Coming In, Too

When I'm out with my two oldest daughters, 10 and 8, but without Melanie, when it comes time for them to use the bathroom, I let them go into the ladies' room alone (unless there's a family/single-use restroom available). What else can I do? They're... [Continue Reading]

The First Star Wars: Rogue One Trailer

In some ways, the biggest test of the new Star Wars movie revival wasn't going to be The Force Awakens. The hype was so intense and the expectations so high--because of pent-up demand, the involvement of J.J. Abrams, the return of beloved... [Continue Reading]

Nest Gets Better with Home/Away Assist

Alphabet (nee Google) keeps making its Nest home automation products better, and now they've added a couple of new features that will help us a lot. (We only have a Nest Thermostat right now, but a Nest Cam or two for security would be nice in the... [Continue Reading]

Pancake flipping in slow motion

I asked Melanie to take video of me flipping the kids' pancakes this Sunday. Of course, anyone can flip a pancake. The real skill is in catching them. In the interest of full disclosure, I did cut out where I hit the ceiling with one and it fell on... [Continue Reading]

Crazy Marble-powered Kinetic Music Machine

According to this article, the Wintergatan Marble Machine has 2,000 marbles activating a vibraphone, bass, kick drum, cymbal and other instruments. It was constructed over 14 months by a Swedish musician and the music it makes is kind of captivating.

Mother Olga on the Meaning of Mercy

Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart, founder of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, speaks in this Lenten reflection on the meaning of mercy. Born in Iraq, a former minister to the imprisoned of Abu Graib, and a convert to Catholicism from Assyrian... [Continue Reading]

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