Guinness – bringing out a new Lager!
Yay! Must try at Farandaville – hopefully will be available in the U.S.
“Separation of Church and State” only applies if you’re a Republican
Mrs. Clinton yesterday, at the Greater Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, NY. This is not a photo-shopped picture. From newschannel 12 in Westchester: "Hundreds of Churchgoers were stunned with a surprise visit to their Sunday morning services. … She spoke to parishioners at Greater Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon." Meanwhile Bernie Sanders was at the … Read more
“How real men do first aid”
Superglue. Not me, I'm a wuss.
Another proof there is a God – hiking improves our brains!
Very apropos, since yesterday we went on a quick hike on the Turkey Hill loop. From my friend Theresa – and see picture at bottom of two brainy hikers! Doctors Explain How Hiking Actually Changes Our Brains Aside from the almost instant feeling of calm and contentment that accompanies time outdoors, hiking in nature can … Read more
Farandaville – this was big – Pokemon turns 20
Yes, in fact everyone in our house had pokemon-derived names! (momazoid, etc).
The Pope’s “exhortation” on the family – “Love in the Family”
Here's a link – Amoris Laetitia I look forward to reading the document when it is an ebook. in the meantime, here's a short balanced analysis – Bill Donohue comments on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, "The Joy of Love." To read it click here. Here's the first part of Donohue's note – Pope Francis' apostolic … Read more
“Stem cell therapy halves deaths from heart failure”
From the Telegraph (UK). A study in the USA. These are autologous transplants (like I had for my lymphoma) using the patient's own stem cells. Now, in the largest trial ever conducted, doctors in the US have proven that even the most serious cases of heart failure can be repaired using stem cells harvested from … Read more
Planned Parenthood unhappy; Mrs Clinton used term “unborn person”
She said it on Meet the Press, at minute 1:20 here – Mrs. Clinton on abortion This causes Planned Parenthood great agina. Planned Parenthood Exec Slams Hillary Clinton For Calling A ‘Fetus’ An ‘Unborn Child’
Catholic Church in China; the underground, loyal to Rome Church and the “Patriotic” Church
Good article in the Telegraph (UK). A terrible situation for all. “China’s Catholics: ‘Rome may betray us, but I won’t join a Church which is controlled by the Communist Party’ “ Father Dong Baolu’s flock were gathered outdoors beside a row of foul-smelling lavatories. They had no choice but to worship in this furtive way, … Read more
Summer destination – Machu Picchu – here’s a video
Current plan is for Brigid and Joe to Travel with my brother Jim and his wife Maria to Machu Picchu this summer. Maria is from Peru so they'll be visiting her family as well as the very famous Inca site. This video is from the Telegraph (UK)