Tim and Brigid’s birthdays

In the last few days Farandaville celebrated two birthdays – Tim on December 9th and Brigid today, December 12th. Here they are this evening – Of course, anyone having their picture taken with Tim, always appears in need of uhhh, a bit of sun. ! We find it cool that Tim is born on the feast of St. … Read more

Tom Faranda – #30 on top 50 blogs writing about stem cell research

I got an email last night saying: I'm writing this because I thought you and your readers might want to check out our article "Top 50 Blogs About Stem Cell Research", wherein  Tom Faranda's Folly is listed at #30 ( http://mastersinhealthadministration.net/2010/top-50-blogs-about-stem-cell-research/#30 ). Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any feedback. I don't … Read more

My brother Phil gets quoted (again) in the NY Times

Yesterday. A relatively short (12 paragraphs) article in the Real Estate section, "When Borrowers Default on Second Homes" Even in a nonrecourse state, however, those homeowners who opt for a strategic default on a previously refinanced property may not be protected from lenders, because the mortgage in such a case was not accorded for a first purchase, … Read more

News on new baby Emma

My college roommate's new grandaughter, who I posted about here – A new – and tiny – baby is doing well. She's now 46 days since her very premature birth and hit 2 pounds a couple of days ago. Her adjusted gestational age is 30 weeks(!). Here's the blog to take a peak – amazing … Read more