Parenting Roundabout

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a podcast, recommended to her by a library coworker, called If Books Could Kill . Mentioned:  Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother ,  The Anxious Generation ,  Blink ,  He's Just Not That Into You  (and its  movie version ). ​ Terri's random recommendation , speaking of books, is the  Barnes & Noble premi...

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . This week's episode took a  Lost  turn by showing us flashbacks from Oliver's formative years in Brooklyn. Plus, Meryl Streep returns, after a fire in Loretta's apartment that is hand-waved away much too quickly. We're sure it will be back. Next Wednesday, we'll continue...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . In this episode, we finally find out how Locke's dad got to the island, and what's going to happen to him there. Since he's one of  Lost' s many Bad Dads, it's not going to go well. ​ Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 20, "The Man Behind the Curtain." Tomorrow, we'll continue with our discussi...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  is a parenting book that at least acknowledges how tough a road some of us have. It's called  Advanced Parenting , by pediatrician Kelly Fradin, MD. Mentioned:  Library patron reviews of  Deadpool vs. Wolverine ; the 2005 movie  Just Like Heaven . ​ Terri's random recommendation  is  Solitaired , your sour...

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . This episode gave us the (brief) return of Da'Vine Joy Randolph's Detective Williams, and a further justification for tracking family members on their phones. Mentioned: The  official OMITB podcast . Next Wednesday, we'll continue with season 5, episode 6, "Flatbush." We'...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . On this episode, we question the healthcare facilities available on the island, as well as the need for yet another hour of TV reminding us that people keep lying to Jin. ​ Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 19, "The Brig." Tomorrow, we'll continue with our discussion of a newer show,  Only Mur...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find ,  Carrot Creatures: Make Your Own , came from the children's department, but we have concerns. Mentioned:  So You Want to Be a Chef  and  The Jazzy Vegetarian . ​ Terri's random recommendation  is our coverage of the current season of  Dancing with the Stars , recorded immediately after the episodes air on...

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . Last week, we complained about the schtick level, and now we have issues with the plausibility level, as the trio laughably escapes the billionaires' attention in the Velvet Room and then falls for an obviously bad business deal without a second thought. Mentioned: " Whic...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . On this episode, we identify with Desmond's struggles to both predict the outcomes of his actions and bear the responsibility of keeping Charlie alive. ​ Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 18, "D.O.C." Tomorrow, we'll continue with our discussion of a newer show,  Only Murders in the Building ,...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  has a title that got her fuming:  The Joy of Half a Cookie  by Jean Keristeller with Alisa Bowman. It's meant to be a diet book that uses mindfulness and meditation techniques to promote weight loss. We think it would be much more joyful to just eat an entire cookie. ​ Terri's random recommendation i s a r...

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . The start of season 5 was uneven: The shtick dial was turned up way too high in episodes 1 and 3, but episode 2 was a lovely look at Lester's life at the Arconia. Mentioned:  Tony Plana  (playing the doorman who mentored Lester) as grandfather Berto on the 2017 remake of ...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . This episode continues to ask the same questions that have been brought up frequently already: Is Juliet "one of us," the castaways? Is she a victim or a victimizer? Might she be both?! ​ Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 17, "Catch-22." Tomorrow, we'll continue with our discussion of a newer...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  is a new nonfiction release that sounds like a novel, with a cranky, quirky female protagonist solving crimes. It's  The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne  by Chris Sweeney. ​ Terri's random recommendation  is  Dancing with the Stars  season 34 , which premiere...

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's  The Gilded Age . The season wrapped up with a plot-packed episode: Emergency, anesthetic-free surgery; two balls; a marriage proposal; a pregnancy reveal; and two Russell men tanking their relationships for questionable reasons. Mentioned: " It's Quiet Uptown " from  Hamilton . Next Wednesday, we'll re...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . Did we need more details about Kate's backstory and how it tangentially intersected with Sawyer's? Not really, but that's what we got, plus a hint of Juliet's duplicity. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 16, "One of Us." Tomorrow, we'll wrap up our discussion of a newer show,  The Gilded Age .

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  is a (negative) patron review of  Deadpool vs. Wolverine , which was seconded by another patron. While you shouldn't leave bookmarks, personal items, garbage, or messages in your returned library materials, your library workers do secretly love the messages. ​ Terri's random recommendation  is a little pie...

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's  The Gilded Age . In this episode, some people are learning that gossip doesn't pay, and others that enemies can be lurking behind every door. Mentioned:  HBO's  Gilded Age  podcast . Next Wednesday, we'll finish season 3 with episode 8, "My Mind Is Made Up." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly round...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . In this entirely pointless episode, we got the backstory (and the current story) of Nikki and Paulo, two characters we only met a few weeks ago and don't care about in the slightest. Watching it was an exercise in practicing patience, as parents have to do a lot. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, epis...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  is for all you Janeites who are also fiber artists. It's called  Austentatious Crochet: 36 Contemporary Designs from the World of Jane Austen by Melissa Horozewski. Mentioned: The  Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney mystery series . ​ Terri's random recommendation  is graciously stepping aside this week so Catherin...

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's  The Gilded Age . In this episode, Bertha crosses an ocean to help her daughter. She wisely does so by coaching Gladys to taste victory, knowing that's all her girl needs. Peggy should take notes, because she's going to need these techniques soon. Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 3, episode 7, "Ex-Com...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . In this episode, Ben's manipulative skills and Locke's sad-sackery and poor decisions were on full display. The result: A submarine blew up. Oops! Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 14, "Exposé." Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show,  The Gilded Age.

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's  The Gilded Age . And Duchess Gladys isn't the only one in a different world. Jack's navigating the milieu of the newly rich, Ada's visiting the spirit realm, and Larry's lighting out for the wild west. Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 3, episode 6, "If You Want to Cook an Omelette." The weekly roundu...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . This episode showed us that some castaways have not just daddy issues, but also mommy issues. Poor Claire! We also draw a parallel between Desmond's ability to see the future and the worries that come with being a parent. Mentioned:  Lostpedia . Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 13, "The Man F...

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently that's  The Gilded Age . This episode's crisis was the will-they-or-won't-they wedding of Gladys to the Duke of Buckingham. But if you know Bertha, we think you know how this turns out. Mentioned: Recaps at the  Drinks with Broads Substack . Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 3, episode 5, "A Different World."...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . In this episode, Locke makes some bad decisions (no surprise here), Sayid is tortured by his past (again, familiar), and we predict, correctly, that Sawyer's bravado will come back to bite him. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 12, "Par Avion." Tomorrow, we'll continue with our discussion of ...