On the Appalachian Trail in CT this weekend!

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

Biden RE: Gender surgery, “If you like your genitals you can keep your genitals”

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

“In Venezuela, a priest is facing the prospect of prison, for speaking out against hundreds of execution-style police killings”

Go here for the whole article – Fr. Alfredo Infante, SJ, helped publish in March an investigation into 1,414 extrajudicial police killings in his country last year. Now, the priest is facing charges of “aggravated and continued defamation” for “exposing the [state] governor to public hatred and contempt.” Infante and his lawyer spoke to Edgar … Read more

My anniversary today!

I (we) were married in 1979, so seven more years to go on the deal before considering a renewal. Meanwhile Brigid is in the UK -in  Scotland right now, having visited her sister outside of London a few days ago. Brigid off to England and Scotland for two weeks  She is retracing some camping trips … Read more