Another nice, easy, hike – 2.65 miles according to Kathy’s iPhone GPS (or something on her iPhone). Turkey Hill elevation is 771 feet, and the iPhone says we walked up 30 stories – 300 feet. Guess we started at the 400 plus feet elevation. Some pix – First up, the “Hot Mommas” shot. Brigid – … Read more
Not sure what their definition of "heavy" is, but increases chance of death prior to age 60 by 40%. A pretty interesting 42 year study. Swedish researchers analyzed the records of more than 45,000 men beginning in 1969 and 1970. The scientists from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm reported that 4,000 died during the 42-year … Read more
Yay! Must try at Farandaville – hopefully will be available in the U.S.
Mrs. Clinton yesterday, at the Greater Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, NY. This is not a photo-shopped picture. From newschannel 12 in Westchester: "Hundreds of Churchgoers were stunned with a surprise visit to their Sunday morning services. … She spoke to parishioners at Greater Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon." Meanwhile Bernie Sanders was at the … Read more
Superglue. Not me, I'm a wuss.
Very apropos, since yesterday we went on a quick hike on the Turkey Hill loop. From my friend Theresa – and see picture at bottom of two brainy hikers! Doctors Explain How Hiking Actually Changes Our Brains Aside from the almost instant feeling of calm and contentment that accompanies time outdoors, hiking in nature can … Read more
Yes, in fact everyone in our house had pokemon-derived names! (momazoid, etc).
Here's a link – Amoris Laetitia I look forward to reading the document when it is an ebook. in the meantime, here's a short balanced analysis – Bill Donohue comments on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, "The Joy of Love." To read it click here. Here's the first part of Donohue's note – Pope Francis' apostolic … Read more
She said it on Meet the Press, at minute 1:20 here – Mrs. Clinton on abortion This causes Planned Parenthood great agina. Planned Parenthood Exec Slams Hillary Clinton For Calling A ‘Fetus’ An ‘Unborn Child’
Good article in the Telegraph (UK). A terrible situation for all. “China’s Catholics: ‘Rome may betray us, but I won’t join a Church which is controlled by the Communist Party’ “ Father Dong Baolu’s flock were gathered outdoors beside a row of foul-smelling lavatories. They had no choice but to worship in this furtive way, … Read more