5-4 decision; Supreme Court says prayers can be OK.

Supreme Court ruling favors prayer at council meeting Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority, said the prayers are ceremonial and in keeping with the nation’s traditions. “The inclusion of a brief, ceremonial prayer as part of a larger exercise in civic recognition suggests that its purpose and effect are to acknowledge religious leaders and … Read more

Up Sugarloaf Mountain with Alex Powell

OK, Alex is June and Andrew’s son, Pru Powell’s younger brother. Part of Brigid’s connection to the Dent Australian contingent, as June is Brigid’s niece (brother Neville and Gerry’s daughter – got that?). June has visited us several times, both with and without Andrew, and Pru was here last September and went up Sugarloaf Mountain, … Read more

Tim before the Croton Jr. prom

Tim doesn’t go to Croton HS, but went to last year’s Jr prom, and this is the first of two proms for him this year. Tim of course is a junior at Stepinac, but has a RATHER active social life in Croton … Because he has two proms this year, and is likely to have … Read more