Tom Faranda That’s the title of the email that was sent to me today and which is below. The story originates with an article in the Omaha World-Herald newspaper. Read the story. You’ll understand the gesture. Look at the picture below closely before reading the story. A good story about a real hero. The Marine Corps Gunnery … Read more
There was a very interesting essay in the Times (UK) about three weeks ago. It was in response to a television personality in Great Britain (Jenni Murray) who proudly proclaimed that she would "die when I want to" by euthanizing herself. Here’s the response, by Mary Kenny To be a burden is to be truly … Read more
There’s an interesting one year anniversary. When I said to Brigid yesterday "Tomorrow’s a one year anniversary" she couldn’t think of what it was. So a year ago today I went over to Phelps Memorial Hospital for a Muga scan (a type of heart scan) to get the OK for the chemo, and then went … Read more
Was today. The boys go back to school tomorrow and actually appear to be ready for it. It’s been a great summer. Tim had two two-week sessions of camp at Teatown Lake reservation, where he merrily chased frogs and snakes. The two week sessions sandwiched his two weeks of baseball camp, where he picked up … Read more
Today I had my blood counts done at Sloan Kettering in Sleepy Hollow (as per the plan to monitor them) and they were a bit better. At least to the point where Dr Chia decided my red count was good enough to not need the scheduled shot of Darbepoetin, the red blood cell booster, that … Read more
This is written by a Jesuit Polish-American priest, the late Walter J. Ciszek, and I have been meaning to read it for quite a number of years. Father was imprisoned by the Soviet Union while carrying on a priestly mission ministry in Russia. They claimed he was a spy. Fr. Ciszek spent 23 years (1940-1963) … Read more
Here is a feature article in the Washington Post that some might find fiddly and boring, but I found fascinating. It gives a great insight into Mennonite and Amish thinking. These groups continue to prosper as they stick with their traditional ways. Still Called by Faith To the Phone Booth It used to be that … Read more
My friend John Lally sent me the following email, which I have slightly edited. Anyone interested, note the phone number and email address at the end. UPDATE: Things are not looking good in Darfur! Shaky Darfur Peace at Risk as New Fighting Looms – New York Times John ***************************************************************************************************************** September 17th – Rally to "SAVE … Read more
Here’s a really interesting study of neural activity in Carmelite sisters. Very intereesting, even if it doesn’t prove much. Telegraph | News | Nuns prove God is not figment of the mind In other words, mystical experiences are mediated by several brain regions and systems normally implicated in functions such as self-consciousness, emotion and body … Read more
Here’s an interesting online Catholic Church bulletin I came across It wsa linked to on Amy Welborn’s website. The Church is out in Minnesota. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Mpls., MN., USA "The Pastors 2 cents…" column has what I would consider a "colorfully" worded column. Along with lots of other eccentric stuff.