Tom Faranda
WSJ: “Now Obama says he’s giving back”
The sort of thing Trump would do…? This is almost funny. The former president finds a new way to honor himself. Nobody runs for president without a robust ego, and winning two elections for the nation’s highest office is unlikely to lower anyone’s self-regard. Still, it takes a special kind of nerve to bulldoze local … Read more
Friday cocktail on Saturday- Elderflower Gin and Tonic
Elderflower liqueur is a sweet, floral liqueur which is available everywhere. There are many, many recipes for this – including substituting sparkling wine for tonic. Here’s a 25 second video with one recipe and Farandaville recipe is below. Farandaville 2 oz dry gin (or 1 1/2 oz) 1/2 oz Elderflower (or 1/4 oz; or 3/4 … Read more
Religion – pockets of optimism?
PR from the Catholic League. This is true in our parish. We have two young woman in their early 20’s who are joining our parish and receiving instructions through our OCIA (formerly RCIA) program and about eight young people who are completing their sacraments through the program. Washington Post religion reporter Michelle Boorstein had this … Read more
Meet the Waltons – Walmart founder Sam Walton legacy
These videos are triggered by the fact that the current CEO of Walmart (who started stocking shelves in 1983) is retiring after a successful 11 year run. Walmart takes care of their employees and they are very loyal. That’s the first video – 7 minutes long. The second is how the Founder Sam Walton’s three … Read more
Wednesday wordle
A close call!
“Are you really the one who is to come?” John the Baptist followers question Jesus
This is eight minutes long – and much of it is in this Sunday’s Gospel (for the Catholic liturgy anyway). From The Chosen and beautifully done.