Veteran’s Day in Croton
Because of the threat of rain, the ceremony moved from Five Corners to the Holy Name of Mary gym. A decent turnout of about 170 people. No complaints about Separation of Church and State…
Election results from perspective of “Peace and Life Connections”, a consistent ethic group.
Election Results The pattern on the referendums we tracked is clear: all three poverty-reduction measures passed, as did the removal of the exception for abolishing slavery (crime conviction). Tennessee passed that with almost 80%! But all the abortion-related measures came out different from our hopes. The “no right” to abortion amendments had a perfect … Read more
“Pope: ‘Every time a woman comes in to do a job in the Vatican, things get better’”
I'm sure he is right! This is from the Jesuit publication America. ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM BAHRAIN (CNS) — A society that does not give women the same rights and opportunities as men will become impoverished, Pope Francis said at the end of a four-day visit to Bahrain. "Women are a gift," he said. … Read more
“4 Spooky Halloween Cocktails for Grown-ups”
I like this guy. A professional bartender, he started this channel during the pandemic. I outgrew lite beer in 2005, congruent with starting my chemotherapy and have picked up several cocktail ideas from him in the last few months. The El Diablo is the easiest to make.
Brigid post cataract surgery – plus a Brigid oldie but goodie!
Brigid’s surgery was Wednesday and she had checkup the next day – it’s all good. Now she has to do the four-times-a-day drops in eye regimen. Here she is long ago – Brigid was 15 – on a beach in Ireland with her parents. Worth zooming in! Not so sure about the hat though. … Read more
WSJ: “As Covid Hit, Washington Officials Traded Stocks With Exquisite Timing”
Further proof – if you needed any – that Washington politicians and officials should not be able to buy individual stocks or they must put their money in a blind trust. Some sold in January 2020 when the government began mobilizing against the threat. Others bought shares as a market-rescue plan was taking shape. A … Read more
Feast Day – Peter of Alcantara, an important Saint; mystic and ascetic
Among other things, Peter of Alcantara was the counselor to Saint Teresa of Avila (a great reformer and Doctor of the Church – my favorite Saint since I read her book a few years ago The Interior Castle. For a bit more about her, go here). He was born in 1499 and lived 'til 1562.
Pope Francis warns against worldly ‘progressivism’ and backward-looking ‘traditionalism’
From America, the Jesuit publication. Worth hitting the link – excerpts below it. Pope Francis marks 60th anniversary of Vatican II by warning against worldly ‘progressivism’ and backward-looking ‘traditionalism’ The council reminded the church of what is “essential,” the pope said: “a church madly in love with its Lord and with all the men and … Read more
Former Democrat “rising star” and vice chair of the DNC leaves the Democrat Party
Full Disclosure: I am a registered Independent. Rarely vote for Democrats; do a lot of write-ins. I admire her independent spirit without agreeing with many of her positions (or with all Tucker’s positions).
Alex Jones – who caused massive amounts of pain and anguish – owes $965 million
A man with many screws loose. And that's being charitable. Normally I'd put the person's picture up. But Alex? Nah. The $965 million verdict is the second big judgment against the Infowars host for spreading the myth that the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history never happened, and that the grieving families seen in news … Read more