As mentioned here, Tom Faranda’s Folly: Anniversary tomorrow – here are a few Brigid pix from the past, Tom and Brigid’s 30th anniversary was the past Tuesday. I took most of the morning off, and we went for a walk on Croton Point – mostly around and across the now-capped Croton Dump! Then we went … Read more
A Wall Street Journal op ed from yesterday. I disagree with much of the reasoning, but hey, fair and balanced. God and Science Don't Mix – WSJ.com J.B.S. Haldane, an evolutionary biologist and a founder of population genetics, understood that science is by necessity an atheistic discipline. As Haldane so aptly described it, one cannot … Read more
They express their "solidarity" without mentioning what, exactly, the controversy was about. Very politic of them. USCCB – (Office of Media Relations) U.S. Bishops Express Support for Bishop D’arcy and His Pastoral Concern for the University of Notre Dame The bishops of the United States express our appreciation and support for our brother bishop, the … Read more
This is short, and quite interesting. From here – LifeNet: Are laws outlawing abortion a recent development? This is frequently claimed by the pro-abortion forces. And they are wrong. This is a great short article. Abortion Laws: A Recent Development? Myth: Abortion laws were of rather recent origin, and were adopted to protect women from … Read more
Actually, upper middle age wilding.
This is one of our periodic dinner get-togethers; the Cannon – Faranda – Novotny – Riner clique. Held last Saturday at Chez Novotny, and I am posting this Saturday night, a week later (Mucho pictures; probably only of interest to eight people in the world).
We did our usual thing; too much drinking, eating, talking (esp. me), as we solved the problems of the world.
Our hostess Doreen makes a point
According to this – Chubby people live longest: Japan study People who are a little overweight at age 40 live six to seven years longer than very thin people, whose average life expectancy was shorter by some five years than that of obese people, the study found. >>>>>> The study divided people into four weight … Read more
We should all have a gig like this … Chesapeake Energy CEO Defends His Stewardship – WSJ.com Mr. McClendon on Friday said the drop in Chesapeake's share price was because of the declining economy and the falling price of natural gas, not his leadership. … "Gas prices, as they pulled us down, will push us … Read more
Brigid got back late Tuesday night from ND. The Tuesday morning arraignment took only minutes; the judge called her up, she pled “not guilty” and that was it. The trials begin in mid-September with Brigid and the rest of the “South Bend Five” (the five NY area criminals) scheduled for September 29th. Here’s the Notre … Read more
Sue Konig is running for County legislator – GOP picks Democrat to challenge Westchester clerk, names 8 for county board | lohud.com | The Journal News In other races, the party nominated Somers resident Greg Kane to challenge Legislator Michael Kaplowitz, D-Somers, and former Croton-on-Hudson Trustee Susan Konig to challenge Legislator William Burton, D-Ossining. This … Read more
Actor and Academy Award winner (Coming Home, 1978) Jon Voight is an alumnus of my High School, and his been a big donor to the school. Voight is a former Democrat, but his sentiments are clear here – and I don't suppose it will help his Hollywood career. Jon Voight – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Another point … Read more