Here are two blonde jokes. The first is a "smart" blonde joke and was sent to me by my friend Thea. The second is a "dumb" blonde joke, sent by Ellen. So here’s the smart blonde: A blonde walks into a bank in New York City and asks to see the loan officer. She says … Read more
I knew seven people killed on 9/11. But I only knew one of them real well. I knew Tom Knox (“Tommy”) because I coached him for five years at the North Jersey Rugby Club. He was a great kid. Funny, quick witted, really sparkling personality. The sort of fellow you enjoy hanging around with; you’re … Read more
The subject is 9/11. We have reached the five year anniversary. Peggy Noonan has a beautiful short essay. "I just called to say I love you" OpinionJournal – Peggy Noonan
I’ve been weblogging for one year. Of course the impetus was to write about my chemotherapy lymphoma treatment, with my (at times other) inane chatter secondary. In total, I have posted 496 times, have received 239 comments, and many, many, more emails. I’ve heard from people with lymphoma from around the country and overseas, from … Read more
That’s the title of the email that was sent to me today and which is below. The story originates with an article in the Omaha World-Herald newspaper. Read the story. You’ll understand the gesture. Look at the picture below closely before reading the story. A good story about a real hero. The Marine Corps Gunnery … Read more
There was a very interesting essay in the Times (UK) about three weeks ago. It was in response to a television personality in Great Britain (Jenni Murray) who proudly proclaimed that she would "die when I want to" by euthanizing herself. Here’s the response, by Mary Kenny To be a burden is to be truly … Read more
Was today. The boys go back to school tomorrow and actually appear to be ready for it. It’s been a great summer. Tim had two two-week sessions of camp at Teatown Lake reservation, where he merrily chased frogs and snakes. The two week sessions sandwiched his two weeks of baseball camp, where he picked up … Read more
This is written by a Jesuit Polish-American priest, the late Walter J. Ciszek, and I have been meaning to read it for quite a number of years. Father was imprisoned by the Soviet Union while carrying on a priestly mission ministry in Russia. They claimed he was a spy. Fr. Ciszek spent 23 years (1940-1963) … Read more
Here is a feature article in the Washington Post that some might find fiddly and boring, but I found fascinating. It gives a great insight into Mennonite and Amish thinking. These groups continue to prosper as they stick with their traditional ways. Still Called by Faith To the Phone Booth It used to be that … Read more
My friend John Lally sent me the following email, which I have slightly edited. Anyone interested, note the phone number and email address at the end. UPDATE: Things are not looking good in Darfur! Shaky Darfur Peace at Risk as New Fighting Looms – New York Times John ***************************************************************************************************************** September 17th – Rally to "SAVE … Read more