How I Accidentally Made a Hard Cider that Tastes Like Fritos
The moment of truth. I had kegged and carbonated the hard cider after waiting so long to complete it. Sure, I tasted some off notes when I sampled it a
COVID-19 Halloween, Feasts, and the Need for a Societal Pressure Safety Valve
I thought there was a high probability that Halloween 2020 was going to be the worst Halloween ever. With COVID-19 restrictions and genuine fear in the community, my prediction was
Why Busy Catholics Should Read Fratelli Tutti
[Check out my post on Where Peter Is. Here is a sample.] I am a busy husband and dad with a demanding job, so reading a lengthy papal document is
My Experience with Amy Barrett
Many of my friends and family have asked my thoughts about Amy Coney Barrett since her name started being circulated as the next Supreme Court justice because I had her
Brewing a Bell’s Oberon-Style American Wheat Beer with Cultured Yeast from Bottles
To finish off the summer, I decided to brew an American wheat beer in the style of Bell’s Oberon. Oberon is one of my all-time favorite beers. It is cloudy,
How Best to Raise a Human
Raising kids is hard work. For all the smiles, laughs, and happy times, there are quite a few tantrums, tears, and confrontations. As a parent, I want my kids to
Thoughts on the Arrest of My Parish Pastor for Sex Trafficking
Last Tuesday, the pastor of my parish, Fr. Michael Zacharias, was arrested for sex trafficking. He seemed like a nice and normal person. He did not come off as creepy.
Fortitude: What It Is and Why You Need It
Fortitude is the cool virtue. Fortitude sells. It is fortitude, also known as courage, strength, bravery, grit, etc., that is the virtue at the heart of virtually all action movies,
Homebrew Review: Flavor of Findlay Cream Ale
Findlay, the Flag City, is where I live. It is a pleasant town. The people are friendly and down to earth. Plus, it is an extremely affordable place to live
10 Good & Bad Aspects of Pandemic Mass for Families
My family and I started going back to Mass in person. This was not an easy decision, but it is a real blessing after months of video Mass to be
