A little info on the new Archbishop of New York
I have no idea who this guy is, but he seems to have some information.
Month: December 2025
Friday cocktail – the Kentucky Colonel
I posted the Monte Carlo last week and the Kentucky Colonel simply substitutes bourbon for rye whiskey. While Zach here says the drink is a riff on the Monte Carlo it’s liel the other way around with the Colonel predating the Monte Carlo. Farandaville recipe. Almost identical to the guy above. 2 oz. bourbon – … Read more
Thursday wordle
It’s a great one! Description of my style here … the sport is the wordle
Catholic League comments on retirement of Cardinal Dolan.
This PR was written by Bill Donohue, the head of the Catholic League – Cardinal Dolan Will Be Missed Bill Donohue December 18, 2025 It is an understatement to say that the Catholic League will miss Cardinal Timothy Dolan—he is a very special man. He always fought for justice, and his amiable character won the … Read more
Gov. Hochul signs bill; doctors can kill their patients.
Hochul writes that doctor assisted suicide is a “civil rights” issue on a par with gay marriage. Here’s an excellent article in the NYP on her decision. I’m surprised it took this long for the Democrat Party – in total control of NY State government – to get this passed. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday she’ll … Read more
NYT: Why Both Republicans and Democrats Are Wrong About Health Care
If you want top quality healthcare – you can’t get it without someone paying – a lot. The cost goes up every year as more and more procedures and meds are developed. And professional staff is expensive – I have a young ICU nurse client in a major Westchester hospital. Not counting benefits her salary … Read more
Tuesday wordle
Tough one – took awhile.
BB: “To Halt Violence Against Jews, Australia Bans Hanukkah”
Who’d have thought that Australia has a problem with antisemitism? But they do. Sarcasm from the Babylon Bee. MELBOURNE — To stem the growing tide of violence against Jewish citizens, the Australian government has moved to officially ban the celebration of Hanukkah. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement in the wake of Islamic attacks … Read more