Author: Tom Faranda

Amazing. Honestly, it doesn't seem that long ago. That day I put up three posts, one a book review, "The Power of Intention" as well as  Thanks to one and all for the prayers and good wishes! and  this one First day at Sloan Kettering . Glad I'm still here to post this …

I am always suspicious of social scientists with an evident axe to grind, but this is still a bit interesting. Except for Hawaii — presumably blissful for its island breezes, yearlong flora, and an prevalent pineapples — all of the top five happiness states are located in the South or desert Southwest. In fact, of…

Because of my deep love and admiration for myself, I like to post this on New Year's Day (Here's last year's My second annual New Year's interivew with myself ) . So here goes … Q. Tom, how is you health? you've posted nothing since you saw Dr. Zelenetz six months ago. A. Well, I think I'm…

He was the Pesident at Fairfield University when I was there – The Rev. William C. McInnes, Leader of 2 Jesuit Universities, Dies at 86 – Obituary (Obit) – NYTimes.com

Tim’s birthday Tim turns 13 was three days ago – December the 9th – which also happens to be the feast of St. Juan Diego. Juan Diego (you will recall) was the Mexican Indian who in 1531 had the BVM (Blessed Virgin Mary) appear to him. Now, that appearance has led to the cult of Our Lady…

Wednesday was Tim’s 13th birthday, joining Joe (16) as a teenager(!). For the historic occasion, we got some pictures. As many are aware, it’s no fun trying to get pictures of your kids when they’re in their teens. Here’s Tim, messing with his big birthday present, which is an iTouch. Here he is wearing his…

Posted about the first day here. My solo overnighter on the Appalachian Trail, when I was out the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. The second day was an 8.7 mile hike. Miles five through seven, from Rte 52 going south and west, were unexpectedly tough. Narrow, rocky, up and down, the trail totally covered with leaves. I actually…

Last Friday and Saturday, as previously mentioned here Off on a 24 hour adventure & Back from my 25 hour solo Appalachian Trail overnighter .  I made three short videos, as well as took a bunch of photos. Here’s the longest vid – only about a minute and a half. Note I called the shelter the “Morgan Stanley”…

A minute and a half. Nothing like home movies … Ok, and a few pictures.   Ann shows off the turntable for those vinyl musical antiques!   and Max the dog.