The SSPX is a fringe breakaway group from the Catholic Church which officially went into schism when they took it on themselves to ordain 4 Bishops. I think it’s safe to call them fringe – their own directory lists eight Churches or Chapels in NY State (There are 1,644 Catholic parishes in the state). No … Read more
“Grey Beard”. Love this but won’t be trying it myself. It’s a short video.
Sad state of affairs from the Wall Street Journal. The Price of politicizing the Supreme Court. Justices need more protection as politicians demonize them. Supreme Court Justices don’t often appear before Congress—the last time was 2019—but Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett made the trek to Capitol Hill Tuesday with an urgent request: They need … Read more
And he was in the army. How in the world did he (1) stay in the military and (2) become an ICE officer?
A Faranda favorite – especially considering the miracle that lead to her canonization. The boys name is Jake Finkbonner and when he was three years old he got a small cut on his lip, fell on a basketball court. Horrendous flesh eating bacteria, massive infection – the physicians had decided to ask the family about … Read more
Looks to be a beautiful movie. Can you spot Chartres Cathedral?
UPDATE: From reader NB – “Wizened & Creased -good name for their next album.” Long article in the Wall Street Journal, as the Stones have a new album and contemplate another tour. – Keith Richards doesn’t seek out old Rolling Stones records—unless he draws a blank trying to remember one of his many iconic riffs. … Read more
Very bright guy with many winning long term investments. This is an excerpt of a longer interview.
Really great story. You can read about Major Capers here. A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Capers enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1956 and served 10 years as an enlisted Marine, rising to the rank of sergeant, before earning a battlefield commission in 1966. Throughout his career, he charted a rare path from enlisted … Read more
Baron is 83 years old and one of the most successful investors in the last 40+ years. Worth listening to – this is less than 8 minutes long, and is from the past Monday’s interview on CNBC.