Ehhhh, this one got a little personal so I’m going to go and hide now. Read more

Here’s hoping nobody at the Register knows what “schtup” means. P.S.  I want full credit for deliberately choosing a low-resolution video.       Read more

One of my all-time favorite movies!  Part of an ongoing film series with which we’re trying to make sure that our kids will never sleep again. Read more

Still trying to be one of those Marian People. Read more

For show and tell yesterday, my daughter brought in these pictures: Our dear little Shrimpy at 28 weeks, due December 9! Read more

If you watched the Republican debate last night and are still frantically searching around for the nearest pool of germicidal gel in which to dive, here’s a reminder:  we can’t possibly do worse than what we have right now.  (That’s not actually what it’s about — just trying to sound all relevant-like.) Read more

Today’s post shows that: (a) just when you thought you were a reformed time-waster, you find yourself writing about how you used to waste time; (b) the stupider a post is, the longer it takes to put together; and (c)  hi, James. Read more

Misery #423:  getting help from your kids. Read more

Maybe if we had Labor Day a little more often around here, Tuesday would seem like Tuesday, and I would remember that I’m supposed to write a post for Tuesday.    This one is about Philip Pullman, trashy clothes, pornographic key chains, and bombs. Read more