If you have a menial job in today's economy and are under the age of 40, you likely listen to podcasts. If you listen to a large amount of podcasts, a large percentage of them are likely comedy or comedy-related. If they are comedy or comedy-related, they are likely hosted by stand-up comedians. Since I … Continue reading Standup
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The Horror of Not Being Horrified
I finally watched Ari Aster's Midsommar. While I had previously been intrigued by it enough to read the full Wikipedia synopsis, I wasn't sure I would have the stamina to actually endure the film itself, so I refrained for a while. A few nights ago, I decided enough was enough, and I watched it. I … Continue reading The Horror of Not Being Horrified
Convention and Paradigm
I have been noticing more and more lately the rise of classical style high school and grade school curricula. Sometimes I find out about these because I look at job opportunities with them. When I look at the description of some of the subjects, I find that it is all very similar to the education … Continue reading Convention and Paradigm
Charity that is ‘not worth it.’
How do we pursue Charity when the struggle seems pointless? How do we give our lives when the cause seems lost? "Well then, listen to me and I, Paulinus Gaius Maximus, will tell you." It is Winter in the year 406. The Rhine has frozen over, with displaced Vandals streaming over in a massive tidal … Continue reading Charity that is ‘not worth it.’
A Rebuttal to Facebook Moms
Lent is coming up and I am seeing posts and questions in several "Catholic mom" Facebook groups I'm in that bother me. These posts all more or less say: "what are you all doing for Lent? As a mom of (insert any number of kids ranging any ages) my life is already so hectic and … Continue reading A Rebuttal to Facebook Moms
New Year’s Resolutions
Every December the world fills up with talk about "New Year's Resolutions." I never took New Year's Resolutions seriously until last year, 2022. Even though I was 9 months pregnant and had a toddler demanding all my energy and attention, I knew it would be good for me to make some kind of resolution or … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Substantially Saints
I wish y'all a joyous Solemnity of All Saints! It is good to remember the Heavenly Kingdom by commemorating all of its inhabitants at once. My former rector, and now spiritual director said the homily at the Mass today, and he gave a really helpful reminder to not see this solemnity as just another day … Continue reading Substantially Saints
Markmaker: A Book about Alien Tattoo Artists
Mary Woods wrote a book. And its getting published in about a week. You should read it. I had the privilege of reading an advance copy, so I wanted to share some thoughts on it before it gets released on October 3rd. First off, its a very entertaining and engaging read. Even if you're not … Continue reading Markmaker: A Book about Alien Tattoo Artists
The ‘Baby Yoda Formula’
Happy Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Not only do we have a wonderful solemnity to celebrate, but we also get to celebrate the Supreme Court upholding human life today. Praise the Lord! I promise this is related... Ok so, I think we can all agree that Baby Yoda, aka Grogu, is one of … Continue reading The ‘Baby Yoda Formula’
Inordinate Compassion for Animals as a Cure for the Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Clorox splashed around and sanitized the black bucket. I watched with a lump in my throat; that meant they didn't make it. My dad had taken care of it by dumping the contents of the bucket into the gulley. Less than twenty-four hours earlier, there were four tiny, breathing kittens huddled together in that … Continue reading Inordinate Compassion for Animals as a Cure for the Unbearable Lightness of Being
Lander's Forge 