Weekly Roundup: “Let’s Put That Away,” Writer App, and Quotes About Motherhood
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is from the category of "passive-aggressive board books that are really not for babies" (and the subcategory of "children's books by celebrities or celebrity-adjacent people"). It's Let's Put That Away: My First Book of Organizing by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit, with (adorable!) illustrations from Hsinping Pan. Mentioned: Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship by Marie Kondo.Terri's random recommendation is an app for writers called, simply, Writer; it offers a stripped-down, old-school, black-and-green interface to help you write away distraction-free. Mentioned: Olivetti by Allie Millington.In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2017 in which we discussed our favorite quotes about motherhood. Mentioned: Overwhelmed mom quotes from This Modern Mess.Next week's lineup: Lost S2 E21, "?," on Tuesday, May 13Running Point S1 E8, "The Streak," on Wednesday, May 14Weekly roundup on Thursday, May 15Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E7, “A Special Place in Hell”
Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. We continue to enjoy the performances here, and many of the jokes, but think the writers are consulting the sitcom tropes playbook a bit too often. Mentioned: Joe Mande, a writer and producer on both The Good Place and Parks & Rec; Shrinking.Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 1, episode 8, "The Streak." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E20, “Two for the Road”
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. The "two" of the title might refer to the unlikely pairing of Ana Lucia and Jack's father, Christian Shephard, or to the two castaways who lose their lives in the shocking final minutes of the episode.Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 21, "?." (That's not a typo.) Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show, Running Point.
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Weekly Roundup: “Bear in a Bathrobe,” AeroPress Coffee Maker, and a Critter Report
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is a picture book called Bear in a Bathrobe by Maddie Frost. Check out the cover to see the bathrobe—and the matching ice skates. Mentioned: Back After This by Linda Holmes.Terri's random recommendation is a qualified plug for the AeroPress coffee maker, which works well under specific circumstances.In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2019, reporting on the critters in our lives.Next week's lineup: Lost S2 E20, "Two for the Road," on Tuesday, May 6Running Point S1 E7, "A Special Place in Hell," on Wednesday, May 7Weekly roundup on Thursday, May 8Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.This episode was recorded before a live studio audience ... of dogs.
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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E6, “The Yips”
Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. This episode had the entirely predictable sitcom move of "angry rant is recorded and broadcast," as well as the now-common for this show move of "Marcus saves the day." Mentioned: Grizz and Dot Com on 30 Rock, Councilman Jamm on Parks & Rec, and Take Your Child to Work Day.Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 1, episode 7, "A Special Place in Hell." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.This episode was recorded before a live studio audience ... of dogs.
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