Author: Brandon Kraft
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No, Put the Chicken Broth Back!
Yes, chicken broth is “using meat”. Come on people!
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Kindles, iPods and Lent
I bought a Kindle last October and loved it instantly. I’ve read a number of books, including the few reviews on this site since then. In fact, all of the books I’ve read since October have been on the Kindle. Until now. I love books. I love having a bookshelf full of books. I admitted…
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The Need To Retreat
We took a retreat this weekend. The whole family. All four of us. I like the idea of taking a retreat annually, but have fallen out of the habit. In 2007, I took my last silent retreat at the Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House north of Dallas, TX. I attended a Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP…
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Heart or Wallet?
I’m typically horrible about Valentine’s Day. Vanessa and I agreed early into dating that we weren’t going to do anything for the holiday. For her, that meant nothing big, but acknowledge it somehow. For me, that meant nothing, period. This year, I decided to do a little. I still maintain that the holiday is primarily an attempt…
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Parental Review
Friday was Catalina’s first birthday! In our household, you’re a baby until your 1st birthday, then a “little toddler” until your 2nd birthday, then a “big toddler”. Olivia is excited about Catalina becoming a little toddler. Last night, I asked Olivia what was the best part of Catalina becoming a little toddler. She replied “I teach…
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Here and No Further
Yesterday, the Board of Regent for The University of Texas System authorized UT-Austin to purchase Players, the beloved burger joint. In 2005, the University attempted to acquire Players too. At the time, the price offered by UT was too low for the owners of Players and UT was authorized to use eminent domain to seize…