Answer:
If you "capture a moment in time" you have successfully created something that expresses what you and your fellow humans were passionate about or interested in during that time.
Hank hates Brian, Brian tries everything he can so that Hank will like him. Brian tries to help out and be nice to him.
Seems like "(as one turning from serious things to little
pleasantries) Well ladies, have you decided
whether she was going to quilt it or knot it?"