How the italian police deal with Antifa – very short video
This was two years ago – I think in Bologna.
New York Sports Club – my gym – files for bankruptcy
No surprise. They have hundreds of branches on the east coast. Killed by the pandemic. The Croton branch is open and perhaps will continue (hopefully!) to operate during bankruptcy. Town Sports International, which owns hundreds of gyms along the East Coast, says revenue loss during the coronavirus pandemic is to blame.
CNN on the LA attack on the two sheriffs
Pretty appalling commentary from bystanders. The term Brownshirts comes to mind.
Theranos Founder (and fraudster) Elizabeth Holmes may plead mental illness
I posted about her as exposed in the great book Latest Read: "Bad Blood" about the great Theranos/Elizabeth Holmes fraud, a posting back in October, 2018. The post is well worth reading and following the links – if I do say so myself. Holmes did everything she could to mimic Steve Jobs, down to his … Read more
Medal of Honor, Sgt. Thomas Payne
The link is to the excellent Washington Post article. One of his teammates, Sgt. Josh Wheeler, lost his life in the rescue. The article contains an embedded video from one of the kurdish soldier's helmet cam. Soldier to receive Medal of Honor after helping save 70 captives from execution by Islamic State Here is an … Read more
9/11 – nineteen years
I hate today. Below is a posting I first put up in 2006. Tommy should be 49. The comments on his Legacy Tribute page have now gone to 100+ pages. I knew seven people killed on 9/11. But I only knew one of them real well. I knew Tom Knox ("Tommy") because I coached him … Read more
Bishop Robert Barron defends statue of Saint Junipero Serra
About ten days ago. He defends it in person, prayerfully. I am an admirer of the Bishop who has a large evangelization movement, Word on Fire. This is an Irish, Catholic youtube channel.
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is on! Brigid in starring role!
Well maybe not starring but as an “artistic carver” she’s made a big contribution. This year’s Blaze runs from September 18 through November 21 at Van Cortlandt Manor. Fifteen years after its founding, Croton’s yearly Pumpkin Blaze is celebrating in a big way, even amidst a pandemic. “We are fortunate and excited to be able … Read more
Pigs fly – Leo Terrell to vote for Trump
This is amazing. Terrell is an attorney and ardent Democrat who frequently appears on FOX News to defend Democrat Party positions. However – law and order and school choice "Trump" party loyalty.
A very timely quote from St. Augustine
His feast day was on the 28th. Brigid's lovely niece June sent this to Brigid. "Bad times, hard times, this is what people keep saying; but let us live well, and times shall be good. We are the times: Such as we are, such are the times" (St. Augustine, Sermon 30). Ever ancient, … Read more