Author: Tom Faranda

Here's his bio and below it is a story from The Pillar – Saint Ambrose, also known as Aurelius Ambrosius, is one of the four original doctors of the Church. He was the Bishop of Milan and became one of the most important theological figure of the 4th century. And here's the story Ambrose did…

Good short article. And the short answer is yes it helps. According to Michael Weinrauch, MD, a New Jersey-based cardiologist, the bottom line is that even the smallest neighborhood loop can have an immense impact on your health and well-being. "The take home point here is that even 15 minutes a day of walking, without…

An interesting article, whether or not you are a Buddhist. Takes about ten minutes to read. Something weird happens to a skeptical science writer during a week of meditation, chanting, and sky gazing. I’ve been hard on Buddhism over the years (see for example my critique of the bestseller Why Buddhism Is True). But I…

YIKES! Artnet News reports that the drawing has been authenticated as an original work by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. Four years ago, a Massachusetts man was perusing an estate sale when a drawing of the Madonna and Child drew his attention. There was no indication that the piece was remarkable, besides its artistry, and…

What is Opus Dei? Hint: The term means Work of God. It was founded in Spain in 1928. Thanks to Chris for sending me this. Opus Dei is a strong advocate of traditional Catholic values, focusing particularly on spreading the Catholic teaching that every individual is called to become a saint and an apostle of…

Actually a book case disaster – we were moving the large beige bookcase pictured below (with Tim’s help – we’d taken off the books) when the bookcase went over and the shelves came crashing down. I took a direct shot in the beak from a shelf – lucky it’s just a cut. Tim actually prevented…

Sent to me by my friend Theresa and it was originally posted by Kathryn Lopez.    

My app says 4.47 miles and it took me 90 minutes. Some regular Croton Point walkers will recognize some of the spots. It was a hazy day so nothing brilliant – except the cat lover stuff at the end. Tide was WAY in. Cat lover stuff. At the dump area for the RV’s; plenty of…

Agnes is the only laywoman among the 117 Vietnamese martyrs commemorated today.  

It’s not walking but very sensible for people who’ve attained a certain age – like my age. These two physiotherapists have a very popular youtube channel.  I’ve eliminated the “witty repartee” that they like to put into the beginning of their videos …