Abortion proponents say term “pro-choice” no longer useful

An article in yesterday's NY Times “ ‘Choice’ has been extraordinarily successful as a frame for the abortion-rights side because a lot of Americans may not like the idea of abortion but they definitely agree with the idea of choice,” said Suzanne Staggenborg, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh who researches social movements. But … Read more

Not all religious orders are fading

Here’s one that’s certainly growing. The CFR’s (Friars of the Renewal), a Capuchin Franciscan group that formed about thirty years ago, led by Fr. Benedict Groeschel. Four CFR Sisters Make Final Vows And here was their “General Chapter” meeting from June. General Chapter 2014 Was Blessed    

Brigid, off to England for three weeks

To continue working on settling her family’s house and Kate’s estate. From JFK this afternoon, having said goodbye to the boys at the house. We will survive! Sidewalk check-in for the American Airlines direct flight to Manchester. Brigid will then hop a train for a couple of hour ride to York. Who’s in charge here? … Read more

How my birthday went

Excellent! Besides doing such exciting things as buying a new lawn mower (no photo), we had a nice dinner together at home after spending part of the morning on the Croton Aqueduct trail. I had been musing over walking the Aqueduct for several weeks, and Brigid gave me a map of it for my birthday … Read more

Joe’s 21st with his (very photogenic) Angie

We went to dinner tonight for Joe’s 21st birthday at the Indian restaurant in Brewster, Jaipore. Excellent! Here’s are three pix of Joe and Angie – who certainly takes a better picture! It ws a very nice day for Joe’s 21st. Brigid (typical Brigid) found a nine volumn over 100 year old history of India, … Read more