Author: Tom Faranda

And it's one in three for adults under 30. Study is by the Pew Research Center and this is a good summary article from yeserday's Chicago Tribune. The number of adults who consider themselves atheist, agnostic or "nothing in particular" has increased from about 15 percent to nearly 20 percent in the last five years,…

By being named a Doctor of the Church, Hildegard of Bingen, (a popular Saint in Farandaville, thanks to Brigid’s studies of her writings, years ago)  is recognized by the Catholic Church as: a saint from whose writings the whole Church is held to have derived great advantage and to whom “eminent learning” and “great sanctity”…

The book by former Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette, who was a team leader on the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden. As you may know, the book is controversial since special operations people maintain a “code of silence” about their missions. Bissonnette said he wanted to “set the record straight” once and for all as…

Another big win against St. Joseph by the Sea on Staten Island (and it was an away game – not fun to get to). Tim had a good game – he’s really playing better and better, even though he’s playing (my opinion) out of position at defensive end. He’s “on assignment” after the game, carrying…

The cover story – but it’s the women’s team! Here’s the full article. Fairfield’s women’s rugby team has quietly become one of the best in the country Rebecca Ponessa ’15 says choosing to join the Fairfield Women’s Rugby Club has been one of the best decisions she has made at Fairfield. “We are a reflection…

The JV goes to 3-0 and here’s Tim. #40, getting a sack after the linebacker (#9) flushed the quarterback out. Tackle was made out of the picture (RATS – hard to watch the game and video at the same time) but you can see the end result. You can also see Tim beats two blockers…

Been meaning to post this for three weeks – but no time. Dusty and Chili became parents (again) on August 27th. Three babies, but “Mittens” died in about 36 hours. Mittens was either born with no front paws, or (this can happen) they were gnawed off when Dusty was trying to open the sac. Despite…

As they beat Xaverian – a good team – 14-0. Tim started at defensive end, and was on the kicking and punting teams, although he did no kicking today. After the game, as Coach Venice addresses the team.Tim is in the middle, somewhere.

UPDATE: When you call the Board of Pardons and hit "0" the person answering the phone will ask you to put your request in writing and either mail it or fax it to 717-772-3135. When you call the Governor's office a real person will answer and take your name and where you are calling from,…

My friend, Tom Knox.  Read about him here. Ten years ago. My friend, Tom Knox And another reminder, from Kieran Michael Lawlor, who is running for NY State Assembly.