And he’s had them before. In a statement made to friends gathered Monday, Benedict said, “I wish to confirm that in September of 2015, I will throw the most epic, off-the-chain party the Vatican has seen since the 15th century.”
A little recap of two nice hikes. The first one on the 22nd was in Fahnestock Park – about five miles over fairly easy terrain. Beavers were here! Jeanne Marie and I Here’s the South Beacon Mountain tower, several miles north of us. And a view southwest Three level woodpecker residence? I dunno. Suddenly, in … Read more
Ahhh, my all-time favorite athlete is gone. Yogi Berra was 90. From the NY Yankee statement, quoting his family: “While we mourn the loss of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, we know he is at peace with Mom,” his family said in a statement released by the museum. “We celebrate his remarkable life, and are … Read more
From the Telegraph (UK). Well, I never saw him. If you hit the link, pictures before and after he went hiding. Fugitive accountant 'hid on Appalachian Trail for six years'. James Hammes, 53, is accused of embezzling $8.7 million (£5.6m) before abandoning his family and spending six years fulfilling his passion for hiking To hikers … Read more
Great job by people putting this together – the youth group (“God Squad”) and catechetical group, among others. I should have thought to bring my camera – these are off my phone. Celebrant is the pastor, Fr. Brian Brennan – And a good crowd – couldn’t get everyone in with just one picture.
Haha. Great picture taken by Karen Riner, as she a Mike took Brigid on a beautiful Husdon excursion Friday afternoon.
The WSJ doesn't do political endorsements – not since they endorsed Herbert Hoover. But Trump, not popular at the Wall Street Journal. How did Donald Trump get rich? “Mr. Trump’s father, Fred C. Trump, built a real-estate empire after World War II and in 1999 left an estimated $250 million estate,” writes Andy Kessler. “One … Read more
And a good beginning at home against the University of Albany! Six tries to one, despite Fairfield playing the last 36 minutes of the second half with only 14 men. Some excellent defensive play against a team with a much bigger pack. Good tackling and and continuity play. But no doubt lots to work on! … Read more
Been on an elephant kick lately with these NatGeo: "Orphaned Baby Elephants" – nice short video and More on elephants! And now this: From a new book, Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel: A researcher once played a recording of an elephant who had died. The sound was coming from a speaker hidden … Read more
Was very well received, with a good-sized crowd – over 65 people – more then the normal “Friends of History” presentation . Including Q & A it was over in less than an hour and she was invited to give it to two other groups. Here’s one of the 30 + slides – It was … Read more