Dawkins, an original thinker in the field of evolutionary biology, but out to lunch when it comes to discussions of God and her (non)existence, or existence. The interview is from Tuesday's NY Times and ranges from evolution to religion. Dawkins wrote a well-known book in the mid 1970's, The Selfish Gene (still unread on my … Read more
My friend Jeanne Marie is absolutely the last person on earth I'd expect to receive this sort of joke from … CATHOLIC JOKE Two nuns are ordered to paint a room in the convent, with a warning from the Mother Superior not to get even a drop of paint on their habits. After conferring about … Read more
I love it! Mo sets all-time saves mark Go here to the "video corner" to listen to three commentators, especially the last guy in Spanish. Rivera 602nd save UPDATE: Good column "You know what's coming," former Royals first baseman Mike Sweeney once said, "but you know what's coming in horror movies, too. It still gets you."
Over Cardinal Hayes. Stepinac lead 20-0 at halftime. Tim started at fullback, and linebacker, AND he punted, AND he kicked off! The freshman team has 50 players, and Stepinac looked very good. They dominated the offensive and defensive lines of scrimmage and have some gifted running backs. The quarterback is a fast runner, and connected … Read more
Saturday, at WestHill HS in Stamford CT., a controlled freshman football scrimmage. Beside Stepinac, New Canaan and WestHill participated. As I think I’ve written, Stepinac HS football is big-time high school ball. How big? Go here. Stepinac was 12-0 last year and is in the metropolitan AAA CHSFL (Catholic High School Football League). So the … Read more
Sponsored by the Croton Yacht Club (we’re not members; don’t own a rowboat, much less a yacht). Brigid has this “interesting” booth where people vote on the best “river dog”. She looks pretty Irish, doesn’t she? Half on her mother’s side. Taken by occasional contributor Marie.
The 10:45 Mass at Holy Name of Mary was a lovely service commemorating those who’d lost their lives on 9/11, or thereafter due to illness or injury from the attack. And there was additional Thanksgiving and remembrance for First Responders – police, fireman and EMS – with a nice contingent in attendance. Our new pastor, Fr. … Read more
last July I posted this – with a wonderful short video – Great article – Mariano Rivera: How he does it about Yankee closer Mariano Rivera and his cutter. Now here’s another fine article, as Mariano carries on! “Ever since that day, I said this guy was going to be pretty good in the big leagues,” Posada … Read more
Well, two of the cousins, anyway. Good video if you like little boys (and trains). Very funny ending as Mark tries to figure out how to use a water fountain. http://youtu.be/z7mMjGW1DPw
An inside the park home run is (I think) the most exciting 14 or so seconds in sports. The other day Granderson had an inside the parker for the Yankees. Here's how to run yourself out of one – hopefully the video is still up Braun takes tumble on inside-the-park bid