Author: Tom Faranda

This is from yesterday's Journal email. That the NYT – one of the world's great nepotist organizations – would criticize the Trump Family nepotism version is a riot. It took them a year, but how did they acquire confidential tax docs? You can be sure the Trump family and Trump organization is subject to audit…

Great St. Francis, talking to the birds. Who doesn't love him?  Wouldn't make much of a President, Senator, journalist, etc, would he? Be a great counselor though. Pope Gregory IX canonized Francis on 16 July 1228. Along with Saint Catherine of Siena, he was designated Patron saint of Italy. He later became associated with patronage…

UPDATE: Here's a UN article on India's pledge to combat plastics pollution – India sets pace in global race to beat plastic pollution Having posted several times in the last few months about plastics pollution – the latest here: Off Philippines; scuba diver in a sea of plastic – I decided to do some research. No…

That's the length of the Pacific Coast Trail. Not exactly what I posted about yesterday Hike: Up Anthony's Nose  . This guy goes by "Darwin on the Trail". I think his wife gets mentioned – "Snuggles". They dropped out of the real world (so called) about 4 years ago and just hike around America. Here's a…

Gotta love the title as Jeanne Marie and I did a fast hike last Saturday, the shorter version from pullover parking lot area on the south side of Anthony’s Nose (for the uninitiated, Anthony’s Nose is the rock face overlooking the east side of the Bear Mountain Bridge. This is a shorter hike than going…

As reported in the Croton Bee – Burton told his friends and family Tuesday that he would totally revolt against our “unconstitutional” and “power-hungry” federal government, but then he’d have to get dressed, leave his house, and, in his own words, “Ugh, that just sounds so exhausting.” Burton often complains about government overreach online, stating…

From the Catholic online magazine Crux. The GIVEN Institute, which traces its roots to a June 2016 conference and has now developed into a year-round initiative, will focus on leadership development, faith formation, and the mentorship of women “to discover their unique gifts and pursue the lives God is calling them to lead.” While founding…

This is a pretty good article about the current situation with the Supreme Court nominee – doesn't take very long to read. The comparison is to an allegation (ultimately dismissed) against Al Gore in 2009. In the coming days, you’re likely to hear a lot of sneering about wealthy and privileged white guys who attended…

Trouble … “Typical intolerant male!” Dr. Richards reportedly yelled as she dragged Johnson from his collar into the hallway. “TOXIC MASCULINITY, BEGONE!” Johnson regrets voicing his confusion. “I now know when she asks, ‘Have any questions?’ she really means, ‘Don’t say a word unless you accept everything I say without hesitation.’ Lesson learned!” Johnson told…

Ahhh, that's good. Median Household Income Rose 1.8% in 2017, Census Bureau Figures Show Poverty rate falls to lowest level since 2006; some economists are puzzled wages haven’t risen faster The new data, which provide a broad look at U.S. economic well being, show that median household income increased to $61,372 last year, up 1.8%…