Tom Faranda Here are a few recent shots showing our scintillating lifestyle. Brigid’s new Apple computer – a Macbook Pro, with the new Leopard operating system. BUT, she insisted on setting it up in our bedroom, instead of the home office room we have with the PC, or any of a few other available places. Consequently, and … Read more
A teenage girl, Bernadette Soubirous, had the first of her 18 apparitions on February 11th 1858. The appearances were in a grotto near the town of Lourdes, in southern France. The last apparition was on March 25th, when the lady said "I am the Immaculate Conception." Of course Bernadette is now St. Bernadette in the … Read more
A good article on a major research study on the effectiveness of various treatments. Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. – but what’s the best treatment? No Answers for Men With Prostate Cancer – Well – Tara Parker-Pope – Health – New York Times Blog Last year, 218,000 men were diagnosed … Read more
Today in the Catholic church is the feast of a saint from the Sudan – she was cannonized in 2000 by John Paul II. Josephine Bakhita was born in Darfur in 1868 and sold into slavery at the age of seven. St. Josephine Bakhita – Saint of the Day – American Catholic During his homily … Read more
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, and at the noon Mass Pat Vasta stuck a massive glob of ashes on my forehead. (A long time ago, I taught one of her nine children. Math and science in the sixth and seventh grade. Despite that, Joe managed to graduate from the Air Force Academy.) It was still there … Read more
I enjoyed this – 1. The Wall Street Journal is read by the people who run the country. 2. The Washington Post is read by people who think they run the country. 3. The New York Times is read by people who think they should run the country and who are very good at crossword … Read more
The Boston Globe took the lose badly – here’s the front page of the paper. Hehheh. History derailed – The Boston Globe GLENDALE, Ariz. – There’ll be no Hub parade on Super Tuesday. No commemorative books about "Path to Perfection." In New England, the church bells all are broken. Two-touchdown favorites and touted as possibly … Read more
Awesome … Great defense … 5 sacks … But nothing flashy otherwise. Typical NY blue collar win! While wearing their away game white uniforms. Here was my prediction … Tom Faranda’s Folly: Countdown to Giants vs. Patriots – who will win? Didn’t get the exact score or MVP right, but will take it anyway. Tuck’s … Read more
And with the third youngest roster in the NFL – And on the verge of winning the Super Bowl Tom Faranda’s Folly: Countdown to Giants vs. Patriots – who will win? They may be at the top for awhile. Anatomy of Success Starts With Brains and Heart – New York Times “Jerry, he’s always confident,” … Read more
This comprehensive and excellent 246 page paperback is in it’s fifth edition. It is written by William Forgey, MD, former president of the Wilderness Medicine Society. As the title suggests, it goes beyond first aid, dealing with situations where you cannot merely administer initial care and then count on a rapid evacuation. Forgey writes with … Read more