Parenting Tips from “Only Murders in the Building” S4 E2, “Gates of Heaven”

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 of Only Murders in the Building.

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 is on hiatus for the moment as we return to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom. Terri's all in for Pommel Horse Guy Stephen Nedoroscik, who was absolutely delightful (and absolutely underscored) in his first outing. Catherine's a PHG fan too, but also wants to see more of rugby player Ilona Maher. And both anticipate a lot of creativity from Daniella (5'3") choreographing for her partner Dwight Howard (6'11"). In the archives, we journey back to 2019 to discuss all the ways we try (and usually fail) to manage stress and worry. Mentioned: Trello and Artful Agenda.​Next week's lineup: Lost S1 E12, "Whatever the Case May Be," on Tuesday, September 24Only Murders in the Building S4 E5, "Adaptation," on Wednesday, September 25Weekly roundup (including DWTS​) on Thursday, September 26Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

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 spoilers await at that link); the upcoming movie His Three Daughters. Oh, and we also talked about the likely cost of a leg of shower ham.Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E5 of Only Murders in the Building, “Adaptation.” We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup (which will include a chat about the September 17 premiere of the new season of Dancing with the Stars).

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, episode 4 of Only Murders in the Building.

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 apartment.​Terri's random recommendation is a new way to get your morning dose of pumpkin spice: Special K Pumpkin Spice cereal. Happy fall, y'all!In the archives, we discussed the ways we've been mortifying our children since 2019 (not to mention long before that).​Next week's lineup: Lost S1 E11, "All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues," on Tuesday, September 10Only Murders in the Building S4 E3, "Two for the Road," on Wednesday, September 11Weekly roundup on Thursday, September 12Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

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 Strangers theme song on The Leftovers.Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E4 of Only Murders in the Building, “The Stunt Man.” We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.

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 Issues." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 3 of Only Murders in the Building.

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 with a lot of big-time country names, from Morgan Wallen to Dolly Parton. Her top two earworms, so far, are "Missing You Like This" (featuring Luke Combs) and "Hide My Gun" (with Terri fave HARDY).In the archives, we discussed parenting-themed reality show challenges and how poorly we'd do at them (originally from 2021).​Next week's lineup: Lost S1 E10, "Raised by Another," on Tuesday, September 10Only Murders in the Building S4 E3, "Two for the Road," on Wednesday, September 11Weekly roundup on Thursday, September 12Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

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 prominently in this episode.Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E3 of Only Murders in the Building, “Two for the Road.” We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.

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 season 4, episode 2 of Only Murders in the Building.