Kurt Vonnegut dies. So it goes.
An important literary figure from the late 60’s and 70’s. I still recall Slaughterhouse Five. Entertainment News- Novelist Kurt Vonnegut Dies at Age 84 – AOL News Ann Althouse has a good post. Althouse: Kurt Vonnegut.
A day of dread – the day I do my taxes
Yes, I hate doing taxes. Hate it, hate it, hate it, with a passion. "So why not shell out a few bucks and have a professional do them for you?" you ask. Because doing my own is the best way to keep up on the tax code and tax changes for small business owners – … Read more
Benedict XVI – “Jesus of Nazareth” soon available
This is the description on Amazon.com of Benedict XVI’s book, which will be out officially on April 15th. However the English language version will probably not be available until May 15th. Book Description “This book is… my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’” —Benedict XVI In this bold, momentous work, the pope—in his … Read more
El Greco’s vision of the Resurrection
One of my favorite painters. A long time ago Brigid and I saw much of his work in Toledo, Spain. He was originally from Greece (hence the name "El Greco") but spent most of his adult life in Toledo.
Easter at the Gagnon’s
After the very crowded 10:45 Mass this morning, we spent most of the rest of today with Damian and Jeanne Marie Gagnon. As well as two of their four children, Philip (plus Philip’s friend Sarah) and Kathleen, and my mother. With the exception of last Easter, we’ve spent the prior several Easter’s at their house, … Read more
A peak into the Pope’s soon to be published book
Benedict XVI’s new book Jesus of Nazareth is due out April 16th. Here’s an article on what’s sure to be one of the (many) controversial statements in his book. Pope says rich nations "plundered" Third World | Top News | Reuters.com In the 400-page book, called "Jesus of Nazareth," the Pope offers a modern application … Read more
Controversy about the value of mammograms for women in their 40’s
The group representing internists in the U.S. has come up with new guidelines for when mammagrams are appropriate. Benefits of Mammograms For Women in 40s Challenged – washingtonpost.com Reopening a long-running debate, the American College of Physicians, which represents 120,000 internists, issued new guidelines today that instead urge women in their 40s to consult with … Read more
A new museum about Civil War ironclad – the Monitor
The Wall Street Journal had what for history buffs an interesting piece about a new museum dedicated to the Civil War ironclad, the Monitor, it’s battle with the Merrimac, and it’s raising from the Atlantic in the recent past. The Monitor Center It’s an Ironclad must-see for naval history buffs OpinionJournal – Leisure & Arts … Read more
Health update
Had a CBC again yesterday, even though I had one on Wednesday when I was at the Sloan Kettering urgent care department. And the shot of neulasta has had a quick effect. My white count was 4.5 and the absolute neut. number 2.2. That is up from 2.0 and 0.8 on Wednesday. The numbers should … Read more
Latest Read: Spontaneous Healing
Besides being the author of this book, which is sub-titled "How to Enhance Your Body’s Natural Ability to Maintain and Heal Itself", who is Andrew Weil? Well, he’s a Harvard graduate (Botany) and Harvard medical school graduate, did an internship and then basically dropped out of the standard or orthodox medical field. Spent the next … Read more