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And famous for the much-copied line “Come on, you sons of bitches! Do you want to live forever?” You can read about Dan here or learn more about him in this online posting, which is unfortunately laced with four letter words (you’ve been warned) Badass of the week A New Yorker (of course) and only…

This is a pretty good feature from the NY Times printed a couple of weeks ago. The priest is a Harvard grad. Excerpts below, but hit the link forthe whole not-very-long article, which was quite fair. The Message on Contraception, Without Apology NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — It was last Sunday morning, and the Rev. Roger…

Which is on Rte 134, off Rte 9A, going about a mile and half east on 134. Tim was off with friends so we had a spur of the moment walk. Should have been about a half hour, but Brigid (“What is that thing coming out of that wood?” … “Do you see that wall…

The Population Research Institute (PRI) The Head of a Catholic Nonprofit Explains: "Why My Employees Don't Want Free Birth Control" (Even if Sandra Fluke Does)  

For the unitiated, there are 15 players in rugby, eight forwards and seven backs. The forwards are typically large, hairy-assed men who would have cumulative scores on their SAT's of about 420 (under the old system; 622 under the new, three part SAT). They are the guys who are in the rugby-iconic scrum. My friend…

Ahhh, a great read – both volume 1 and volume 2. Yes, today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. And many people do try and do some serious spiritual reading during the 40 day period. Here was my review of the first Volume Latest Read: Jesus of Nazareth which I read right after it…

Having done for the past 30 (15 lifting sessions) days a program specifically designed to increase his bench press, Tim raised his personal record to 245 pounds yesterday – prior best was 230. We think that's pretty darn good for one month's effort. Tim's had no problems with his repaired knee, but he's nowhere near…

So I had the Giants to win by 7 to 10 points. Missed on the points, but that's OK – will take the win. Giants 21, Patriots 17. The old saying "football is a game of inches" still holds true  

Nice story this morning in the NY Times about Cruz, who is from Paterson, NJ. Cruz was actually kicked out of UMass (twice) before getting his act together. Catching On After a Last Chance In desperation, Cruz scheduled a meeting with Marsh-Williams. His mother, Blanca Cruz, who had raised him in a single-parent home, made…

Our friends Bill and Melinda Connnolly – their two thespian children. Third one – Jim – is an insurance executive. This is from the Star Ledger of New Jersey. Hit the link – really nice article – and nice picture – Move over, Barrymores – here come the Connollys Siblings share breakout year with roles…