Parenting Roundabout

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . On this really rather sad episode, we saw a very young Sawyer (in flashback) and a very young boar (on the island), and watched as Kate and Sawyer played a game of Heavy-Handed Character Development, aka I Never. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 17, "...In Translation." Tomorrow, it's season 4, epi...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  is a nostalgic one: She learned that the Richard Scarry Busytown books had a TV adaptation called  Busytown Mysteries , in which adorable characters solve cute little mysteries. Mentioned: Terri's current read/listen,   Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent  by Judi Dench .  ​ Terri's random recommendatio...

On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . This week's episode gave us a deeper dive into the real (?) story of the Westies and how they formed their tight-knit, card-playing, ham-eating group. We also finally met Helga, the voice on the ham radio, and realized that Mabel is the mother hen of the podcasting trio. Mentio...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . This week's episode was rather violent, with a death toll of two on the island and some crime and vomiting in the flashbacks. But at least Claire's back (and conveniently has no memory of the past month). Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 16, "Outlaws." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 8 of  Only Mu...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  is a lighthearted, yet not overly fluffy novel with a reality-TV hook. It's called  Big in Sweden , and author Sally Franson really did compete on a TV show in Sweden. Mentioned:  Demon Copperhead  by Barbara Kingsolver. ​ Terri's random recommendation  is on hiatus for the moment as we return to the  DWTS...

On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . Terri felt personally attacked by this episode, as it flaunted the plot holes of her beloved season 1 right in her face. We also identified some from season 2 having to do with Charles's parents and much younger sister, played by Melissa McCarthy with the Long Island-O-Meter tu...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . This week's episode gave us more of Michael and Walt's story, so now we know that while Michael isn't the greatest dad around, he did make a big sacrifice for his son. (Plus, we have another candidate for the Bad Dad Hall of Fame.) Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 15, "Homecoming." Tomorrow, it's s...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  is a follow-up to the  Grammar Zoo series  from a few weeks ago. Now, we have dinosaurs doing the wordplay, in  Triceratopposite   and  Stegothesaurus   from author Bridget Heos. Also mentioned:  Little Pea and its sequels,  Little Hoot , and  Little Oink . Catherine also has a bonus pick:  Clio Greek Yogu...

On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . While this episode wasn't as novel and creative as season 1's " The Boy From 6B ," it did offer a new take by relying a lot on found footage from hidden cameras. As parents who want to keep abreast of what our kids are up to, we can relate. Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E7 of  On...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . This week's episode was a Boone/Shannon flashback, where we found out more about their... unusual sibling relationship. And on the island, we're wondering where the urgency is on finding Claire, who's been missing for quite some time now. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 14, "Special." Tomorrow, it...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  is another nonfiction, memoir-ish pick called  All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me  by Patrick Bringley, which chronicles the author's ten-year stint as a guard at the museum. Mentioned:  From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweile r , also set at the Met. ​ Terri's r...

On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . This season isn't hitting as well as past ones have, except when Detective Williams comes in to be the mom and lay down the law. We'd like more of that and less of Hollywood making fun of itself. Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E6 of  Only Murders in the Building , “Blow-Up.” We'll...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . This episode's punny title is a sign that it's a pretty lightweight one, despite the presence of three dead and decomposing bodies. It's a Kate flashback episode, and she flashes a lot of her backside, too. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 13, "Hearts and Minds." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 5...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  grabbed her attention with its dramatic subtitle. It's a memoir by Megan Nix called  Remedies for Sorrow: An Extraordinary Child, A Secret Kept from Pregnant Women, and a Mother's Pursuit of the Truth , which is a compelling mix of family tale and investigative journalism. ​ Terri's random recommendation  ...

On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . This episode continued its focus on the Westie side of the building, but also gave us a look at Sazz's stuntman life. Mentioned: Stuntman movie  The Fall Guy  and its star Ryan Gosling in  Barbie  ( at the Oscars  and  on SNL ) and  Crazy Stupid Love  (warning, 13-year-old spoi...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . This episode has "daddy issues" right in the title, so you know it's going to be a doozy. And it was, with lots of flashbacks to Jack's Bad Dad and some pretty bad stuff happening on mystery island, too. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 12, "Whatever the Case May Be." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episo...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  caught her eye thanks to our recent watch of  A Gentleman in Moscow . It's a children's book called  The Apartment: A Century of Russian History  by Alexandra Litvina, illustrated by Anna Desnitskaya and translated by Antonina W. Bouis. It covers six generations of a family and their life in the titular ap...

On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . And while this week's episode was indeed set in The Building, it had a Hollywood flavor that we didn't love. We're hoping the three actors hightail it back to LA very soon.  Mentioned: " Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? " (from OMITB season 3)  gets an Emmy ; the  Perfect...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . On this week's episode, we had a great deal of drama in both the flashbacks (as Claire encountered both a bad dad and a very bossy psychic) and on the island (hold on a minute, this guy's name isn't on the passenger manifest!). Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 11, "All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy I...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a brightly colored, punny way to introduce little ones to the joys of grammar:  Comparrotives , which is part of a whole  Grammar Zoo . ​ Terri's random recommendation is musical again this week: She's been listening to Post Malone's  F-1 Trillion  on repeat. It's a double album featuring collaborations...

On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's  Only Murders in the Building . Episode 2 brought back some old favorites from way back in season 1, as well as another round of Stars Stopping By to Be Suspects. Catherine apologizes to  Jackie Hoffman  for forgetting her name and her character's name: Uma!. Mentioned: The card game  Oh Hell , which figured...

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . Terri's re-watching, and Catherine's wading into the madness for the first time. On this week's episode, the main character was Sayid. His backstory provided no shocking twists, but his  current  story sure did. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 10, "Raised by Another." Tomorrow, we'll discuss seaso...

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find  is a reminder that libraries are far more than just books. You can also check out an  '80s-themed murder mystery game set in a shopping mall ! Mentioned: " Let's Go to the Mall " from  How I Met Your Mother . ​ Terri's random recommendation  is a reminder that sporting events in Paris are not over for the...

On Wednesdays (rescheduled from Tuesdays), we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. We've sadly come to the end of  A Gentleman in Moscow , a limited series on Paramount+. In the final episode, "Adieu," Alexander says some very difficult goodbyes. Have your monogrammed hankie ready. Only Murders in the Building kicked off its fourth season with a cross-country round trip before end...

Each Tuesday (formerly each Wednesday, but stay tuned for new shows tomorrow instead), we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's  Lost . This week, we got more of Sawyer's backstory, aka why he hates himself and wants everyone else to hate him too. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 9, "Solitary." Tomorrow, we'll say "Adieu" to  A Gentleman in Moscow  and "Hello"...