Friday, February 6, 2026
Hollywood Confessions Chances are you’ve seen a movie or television show that portrays the Catholic sacrament of Confession. There are a couple of myths in those portrayals that I’d like to address. The Shocked Priest. A penitent confesses a sin that visibly shocks the priest. In reality, even the... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Self-Checkout
I’m not a big fan of self-checkout. I prefer people to have jobs, and I also find the machines to be a hassle to use. That said, there are times when I’ll use them. If there’s no choice, I’ll go through self-checkout. When there is a choice, I’ll only use it if the cashiers have long lines and I’m... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
On the Right Hand
I wear a watch. Even though I’m right-handed, I wear it on my right wrist. Why? As a kid, I assumed people wore their watches on their dominant hand. I was about seven when I started wearing one. When Mom noticed, she suggested I wear it on my left wrist instead, but I stuck with the right. Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Test the Water
Every month, I take a water sample from my hot tub for testing. Doing so is great preventive maintenance. That way, I know exactly what chemical the hot tub needs. I also know when it is time to drain the tub and refill it. Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
The Great Question
The greatest question in the world is this: which is worse—bad music or bad comedy? Both can be grating on the ears. For me, the answer is bad music, simply because I listen to far more music than comedy. I’m also very quick to change the radio station. Sign in to see full entry.