After an almost five year battle with pancreatic cancer, our parish pastor, Fr. Brian Brennan, died last Sunday morning. His funeral was this past Friday. An astonishing number of clergy, including three Bishops, concelebrated his funeral. There were about 14 clergy on the altar, many of whom were not expected. The theme was "The Good … Read more
I suppose when you only have two issues to run on – hate Trump / love abortion then you're OK with attacks on Churches and Pregnancy Care Centers – including the one that helped Tim's birth mother and put us in touch with her. I guess they are waiting for someone to be killed. House … Read more
Note: Track and Field World Championships are every two years – second only in importance to the Olympics. Great stuff. If you are wondering, the women's shot put weighs 8.8 lbs – the men's is 16 lbs. This is one of the two events Tim was excellent at (the other the javelin); all county in … Read more
I posted this about Kateri Tekawitha two years ago. Saint Kateri Tekawitha - the miracle that led to her canonization which was pretty amazing. Below is something that was posted yesterday on Aleteia – the same last words of St. Mother Teresa. Brigid and I have been a couple of times to Auriesville in upstate … Read more
This is from Westchester Magazine. The only one I am not familiar with is Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mt. Kisco. Looks interesting though; will have to check it out. All about the views during a hike? Hit these Westchester County trails for breathtaking vistas of rivers and lakes in the region. There are many out there … Read more
UPDATE: Monday evening – knee is much better – used the elliptical in the gym and lifted weights Monday afternoon. Go figure? I had a knee issue – my right knee. The knee suddenly started to act up around mile five. A year ago Dr. Michael Gott (family orthopedist! Has performed surgery on myself, Tim … Read more
Having prepped for the last five weeks (for example – Second shakedown hike, Beacon to Breakneck), here’s the itinerary and maps for this weekend. I will overnight in the Mt .Algo shelter/lean to. The five or so miles along the Housatonic river are flat. Total distance first day about 11 and a half miles. Second … Read more
The co-founder of Good Counsel Homes. We have known Chris and his wife Joan Andrews Bell (in fact went to their wedding now that I think about it) for over 30 years. Here's a link to a posting – and the entire text of the op ed beneath the link. Chris won't mind. Chris Bell … Read more
President Biden made significant progress in transgender rights this week by signing an executive order that allows the Affordable Care Act to cover gender transition surgery and hormone therapy. Biden signed the order while surrounded by a number of drag queens and reportedly told reporters that "if you like your genitals, you can keep your … Read more
See the map, which shows that you are walking (all uphill!) seven tenths of a mile to Breakneck Ridge. The Nimham route only opened last year – someone constructed a million five hundred stone steps! You come out about halfway up, arriving above the flag that is on Breakneck. It’s still a vigorous walk – … Read more