John Madden

UGH. Gone suddenIy at 85 years old. This has made the news worldwide. I was a Raiders fan and of course Madden a larger then life figure (the word “legendary” is in all the reports) in broadcasting and the NFL. Below is a one minute tribute from the Raiders (a link) and then from the … Read more

Christmas 2021 at Chez Faranda, part 1

Will show some more with people tomorrow! Here’s our little creche Our back room with the lunch set up Typical Faranda humor – the rest of our (formerly) lovely back room – now occupied by six chinchillas. They get to watch us having lunch … Of course the chins are cute… I think this is … Read more

Merry Christmas from Farandaville – and some art

Revelations 21:3 “I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold God’s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them…” First one from the Gianna Center This month’s cover from the Magnificat Prayer book – The Rest … Read more

My friend John Mark

Lovely guy who died suddenly last Sunday. He had some health issues but I don’t think anyone expected this. John was 71. We knew him well. John was a retired firemen, convert to Catholicism and incredibly generous with his time and talents. Member of the Knights of Columbus, an active prolifer, and a guy who … Read more

Brigid birthday today

Here are some old pix – way back ! 1979 in Jamaica Cayman in 1981 – about to do a night dive! 1983 at a Fairfield University reunion Joe as a 3 year old – 1996 With Tim in January '97 -he's only a few weeks old! September '97, at the Bronx Zoo June 2007 … Read more