Tom Faranda The are under the radar – I've only done two of them. The county offers a wealth of hidden gem trails that are a delight for local explorers, hikers, and walkers. Here are the two I've done. Neither of them particularly demanding – the second one is really cool – I need to go back. … Read more
I think it’s short and amusing anyway.
Who set this up? WASHINGTON, D.C.—White House staff are becoming increasingly concerned about a potentially dangerous situation. As always, the president has sole authority to launch nuclear weapons. President Biden requested that he be given a button that he wears at all times for that. The problem is that the White House also has several … Read more
Remember him? He was a media star for awhile because he was going after Trump. CNN's Brian Stelter – star of the unaptly named Reliable Sources – suggested he'd be a good presidential candidate. The high-flying lawyer also faces future criminal trials for allegedly stealing from Stormy Daniels and embezzling funds from clients. Disgraced lawyer … Read more
Jimmy Carter was a very unlucky President. But he was the best ex-President I can remember. Good for them! The article is from the Atlantic Journal – Constitution and very good. Jimmy Carter won the presidency and a Nobel Peace Prize. But the best thing ever to happen to him, he says, occurred on July … Read more
This is from the Jesuit magazine America. Doctors say the bowel problems that the 84-year-old pope was experiencing are very common in older people, although only about 10% to 20% of people with similar problems require surgery. According to the Vatican, Pope Francis had the left part of his bowel removed in a three-hour operation … Read more
The afternoon started with a kind of flag-raising. Back the Blue – Then I did a quick (3.6 mile) solo hike/walk in the Hudson Gateway reserve. Quite hilly. No one else was there – didn’t see a single person. Here’s the pond near one of the entrances – gross looking but the frogs must have … Read more
Who knew? As opposed to showing him without his head … Off the Catholic website Aleteia. In most Christian traditions, St. John the Baptist is also known as the “last prophet of the Old Testament,” the “forerunner of Christ,” or the “glorious prophet.” Typologically related to the prophet Elijah, the Baptist is represented as having … Read more
An inspirational story. He found his truth.
Father’s Day Cards – First Brigid Then T & J – Lunch as Tim goes Mimosa route with his champagne and everyone else goes conventional –