Health Update – Part 2

Part 1 is here. Health Update (first in years!) Part One  And of course it had a spoiler alert.  You may want to read Part 1 first, but not necessary. Four weeks ago yesterday, I had my six month visit to Sloan to see Dr. Zelentz. As per the usual they had the blood work … Read more

Health Update (first in years!) Part One

Long term readers of my weblog know that I started it way back in 2005, as I was commencing chemotherapy for mantle cell lymphoma. I had been diagnosed in 2003 and we went with watchful waiting for a couple of years before there was a need for chemo. Since plenty of people were interested in … Read more

Instead of Tapper’s book on Biden, read this.

If you just read this article it will save you time and money.  It's from Issues & Insights a website developed by business journalists who left Investors Business Daily after IBD stopped writing editorials. Hit the link for the whole article – only takes 7 or 8 minutes. Tapper’s Book Condemns Journalists In More Ways … Read more

“Still booting after all these years”: People & government agencies still using windows computers.

Ha! Who knew. Off the BBC website. Long and amusing article – see the bit about the Veteran’s Administration. Floppy disc land. Since its launch in 1975, Microsoft has penetrated digital infrastructure so completely that much of our world still relies on aged, sometimes obsolete Windows software and computers, chugging along and gathering dust long … Read more

Pope speaks on importance of Church social doctrine: ‘There is a widespread thirst for justice’

Good article; worth hitting the link for the entire piece. “In our day, there is a widespread thirst for justice, a desire for authentic fatherhood and motherhood, a profound longing for spirituality, especially among young people and the marginalized, who do not always find effective means of making their needs known,” Pope Leo had said … Read more

Pope reaffirms teachings on marriage and protecting life at all stages

POPE DEFENDS MARRIAGE, UNBORN LIFE  Pope Leo XIV strongly defended Catholic teachings on sexuality, marriage, and the sanctity of life during his first formal address to the Vatican diplomatic corps. “No one is exempted from striving to ensure respect for the dignity of every person,” he said, “especially the most frail and vulnerable, from the … Read more

Jake Tapper discloses startling evidence Biden decline was covered up by Jake Tapper

In a shocking exposé, CNN anchor Jake Tapper has revealed new evidence that Biden’s mental and physical decline was covered up for years by Jake Tapper. “These allegations regarding Jake Tapper are disturbing,” said Jake Tapper. “The idea that someone would use their power as a journalist to lie and withhold essential information from the … Read more

My friend Patricia Vasta

A great woman and good friend. Here is her story – Patricia Ann Vasta (Quinn) of Croton-on-Hudson, NY passed away peacefully in her home, May 8, at the age of 95. She was born on August 1, 1929 to the late Arthur and Rita Quinn (Rigney). Pat’s faith was unwavering and was front and center … Read more