Author: Tom Faranda

This is from Westchester Magazine. The only one I am not familiar with is Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mt. Kisco.  Looks interesting though; will have to check it out. All about the views during a hike? Hit these Westchester County trails for breathtaking vistas of rivers and lakes in the region. There are many out there…

UPDATE: Monday evening – knee is much better – used the elliptical in the gym and lifted weights Monday afternoon. Go figure? I had a knee issue – my right knee. The knee suddenly started to act up around mile five. A year ago Dr. Michael Gott (family orthopedist! Has performed surgery on myself, Tim…

Having prepped for the last five weeks (for example – Second shakedown hike, Beacon to Breakneck), here’s the itinerary and maps for this weekend. I will overnight in the Mt .Algo shelter/lean to. The five or so miles along the Housatonic river are flat. Total distance first day about 11 and a half miles. Second…

The co-founder of Good Counsel Homes. We have known Chris and his wife Joan Andrews Bell (in fact went to their wedding now that I think about it) for over 30 years. Here's a link to a posting – and the entire text of the op ed beneath the link. Chris won't mind. Chris Bell…

President Biden made significant progress in transgender rights this week by signing an executive order that allows the Affordable Care Act to cover gender transition surgery and hormone therapy. Biden signed the order while surrounded by a number of drag queens and reportedly told reporters that "if you like your genitals, you can keep your…

See the map, which shows that you are walking (all uphill!) seven tenths of a mile to Breakneck Ridge. The Nimham route only opened  last year – someone constructed a million five hundred stone steps!   You come out about halfway up, arriving above the flag that is on Breakneck. It’s still a vigorous walk –…

Excellent nine minute interview.  I’ve posted a few times about Peterson and here’s a review of his blockbuster book from four years ago, which I really enjoyed. Recent Read: “12 Rules for Life, an Antidote to Chaos”. Worth investing nine minutes to watch –  

So despite her disdain for Trump, she holds to her pro-life values. What will Pelosi say?

Go here for the whole article – Fr. Alfredo Infante, SJ, helped publish in March an investigation into 1,414 extrajudicial police killings in his country last year. Now, the priest is facing charges of “aggravated and continued defamation” for “exposing the [state] governor to public hatred and contempt.” Infante and his lawyer spoke to Edgar…

I (we) were married in 1979, so seven more years to go on the deal before considering a renewal. Meanwhile Brigid is in the UK -in  Scotland right now, having visited her sister outside of London a few days ago. Brigid off to England and Scotland for two weeks  She is retracing some camping trips…