Tom Faranda's Folly

One story of no doubt many tragedies now and to come – as the family is trying to adopt a 10 year old relative.

This from Vatican News. It seems they are Indian. There is a bit more if you hit the link as the priests describe the chaos. Thanks to Ray for sending me this. Four Missionaries of Charity (MC) nuns are also stranded in Afghanistan and will probably be moved to their countries, UCA News reported. “Our … Read more

Yes what a great phrase. And this guy – the Cross Examined guy – is great.  

I met Fr. several times – very impressive man. Died suddenly while conducting a retreat in CT. Only 67. Beautiful remembrance in America magazine. Hit the link for the whole article, written with much love. “I have never met anyone so generous—in his thought, in his person, in giving of himself to anyone and everyone,” … Read more

And how are they made. This is a very interesting (my opinion – so far viewed 413,000 time in one day so other must agree) video.  Reminds me of how really expensive mechanical watches are made. FULL DISCLOSURE – I don't own a Hassleblad or an expensive watch! "Hasselblad cameras have taken some of the … Read more

From the Guardian (UK). She added that her brother had been climbing Welsh mountains and camping in the wild four weeks before his death. But he was left in intensive care after catching coronavirus, and told his consultant before he was ventilated that he wished he had been vaccinated. His twin said his death was … Read more

That's a headline from Babylon Bee. But satire mimics reality – here's the Wall Street Journal editorial from  yesterday ago on the CDC fiasco. And below, the BB take on the matter. The CDC’s Delta Variant Panic. The agency spreads needless worry about vaccinations. That should have been the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s … Read more

K2 is second highest peak (after Everest) but far and away the most dangerous – one killed climber for every four who succeeded in reaching its summit. Shehroze Kashif summited Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world, a few months ago. Now, the young man nicknamed ‘Broad Boy’ has summited the second highest peak … Read more

Already posted this – Uh oh. Birthday today – one of those landmark ones …  then while out for a quick walk this AM and going past the Duck Pond (locals know) I came across below – see if you can find in the first picture and then scroll down – Showed Brigid and she … Read more

Yikes! Heading to the gym… Then martini time … or a Jameson's manhattan          70