CF172: Segue
In this episode: David’s question, Allyson back to work, David’s done with graduation, scout picnic, inviting friends over…
CF171: The Big Question
In this episode: Mama Mia, David’s Mom’s passing, Archdiocesan Youth Conference #AYCHou2018 highlights, The Big Question.…
All great things are simple, and many can be expressed in single words: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.
– Winston Spencer Churchill
David's Blog
Managing Expectations
Recently, I read a blog post about managing expectations. In it, the author points out that the nostalgia many of us feel for the “golden age” of the 1950s is not based upon any objective measure of wealth or condition…
In Exile
Recently, I’ve been reviewing Hillsdale College’s Constitution 101 course, which is offered online for free. This is a great introduction not only to the Constitution but also to how the founding fathers thought about the American Mind. One of the…
It Ain’t About the Pill, Baby!
The title of this post is taken from Kathleen Parker’s excellent editorial on this topic which was published yesterday. My father has a saying. When 20 people say you’re drunk, it’s time to lay down. It appears that we have…
It’s true, I suffer a great deal–but do I suffer well? That is the question.
– Thérèse de Lisieux
Allyson's Blog
Scary TV
David and I recently were able to take a trip by ourselves and stay in a very nice hotel. One of the things that I enjoy when it’s just the two of us is getting to watch television. Let me…
So proud
Austin made me so proud of him on Wednesday. The best part was when two other moms came out and intentionally found me to tell me what a wonderful son I have. Hannah has volleyball practice on Wednesdays in the…
Scrabble Scramble
While I’m trying to instil some virtues in my crew, they are working on their sense of humor. I’ve been cleaning out cabinets the last couple of weeks in hopes of getting rid of stuff. We have too much stuff,…