Here is the Journal News front page article on my neighbor down the street, who I wrote about in the previous post. It’s a good article with extensive quotes by the Church pastor, Fr. Mike Keane. Two communities reeling in aftermath of fatal crash. Unfortunately they refer to John as the "Grand Wizard" of the … Read more
In fact it was a really bad day – an awful day. This morning (Wednesday) our friend and my assistant Judy came over to the house at 8:30 with the terrible news that a neighbor of mine, who lived at the end of the street, had been killed the previous evening in a car crash. … Read more
Here’s a Boston Globe interview published this past weekend with Archbishop Sean O’Malley, who was put into the Boston mess after the resignation of Cardinal Law. O’Malley Transcript – The Boston Globe. Archbishop O’Malley is a Capuchin Franciscan, who is well thought of by people who know him. The Boston Globe is owned by the … Read more
Depending on your position/perspective, tomorrow is the third anniversary of the Iraqi incursion – or – liberation – or – invasion. Here’s what some Iraqis think: Iraqis see long road to recovery – World – insider.washingtontimes.com . Here’s what the NY Times editorial page has to say: The Stuff That Happened – New York Times … Read more
Some of my journal commentary recently made it into a medical newsletter. You can see it here, under "Wired" Hospital Rooms. Innovation: It’s Not Just a Paper Saver – by Susan Konig – The Heartland Institute It got in because my neighbor and friend Sue Konig (author of "Why Animals Live so Close to the … Read more
I posted a while ago about the horrible genocidal war going on in Darfur, Sudan. It is mentioned in the NRO article I linked to in the previous post. My friend John Lally, who has been very involved in Save Darfur efforts, sent me an email which I reproduce below. Re: my Republican Congressional representative … Read more
Here is an interesting article from National Review Online Nina Shea on Human Rights on National Review Online Here’s a quote: "This annual exercise — the State Department’s issuance of the "Country Reports," and the congressional hearings that review them — is uniquely American. No other nation produces anything comparable." Ahhh, you say! Isn’t this … Read more
It seems like JP 2 didn’t have too much time for Dr.’s! International News Article | Reuters.com "ROME (Reuters) – Pope John Paul II often played down his ailments and was reluctant to receive medical treatment, according to a book by some of his closest aides, including his personal physician."
There was a very interesting article in the Washington Post this morning, about a political operative (very successful guy) who has been large-sized all his life. He’s written a book entitled "Living Large", all about his coming to terms with being a heavy guy. The Measure of a Man
Many people would find it hard to believe, but there are waiting lists of families looking to adopt children with Down’s Syndrome. A few years ago I corresponded with a woman who had arranged for about 2,000 adoptions. Here’s a good article.CNN.com – Children with Down syndrome sought for adoption – Feb 13, 2006 UPDATE … Read more