Tom Faranda's Folly

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne caring for terminally ill cancer patients (at no cost). Founder – Rose Hawthorne, the daughter of author Nathaniel Hawthorne.  

For me, it seems like about three days. Here's a more scientific look. It's a short article, only 11 paragraphs if you hit the link. . “If you stop resistance training, you will lose strength at about half the rate it was gained,” explains Pete McCall, M.S., C.S.C.S. and exercise physiologist for the American Council … Read more

Go to link below – It's not big $$$, but it shows where their hearts are – Clinton $382,000, Trump $14,000 In all, people identified in federal campaign finance filings as journalists, reporters, news editors or television news anchors — as well as other donors known to be working in journalism — have combined to … Read more

Here's a timely article.  It's short but you have to hit the link. What Religion Does Nobel Prize Winner Bob Dylan Practice? Even later, it was found that Dylan continued to practice some of his Jewish customs, once again giving rise to speculations as to his religious beliefs. However, the doubts are now cleared with … Read more

A sad day, in my mind. Worth remembering that the founder, Margaret Sanger. was a racist, anti-Semitic and anti-Catholic. Her positions are voluminously illustrated in her own writings. Here's just one example: "[We propose to] hire three or four colored ministers, preferably with social-service backgrounds, and with engaging personalities. The most successful educational approach to … Read more

As he differentiates between ideologues – "ideological colonization" and people with a transgender tendency. .  

Pretty interesting article on the Gear Junkie website. Here’s one of our (many) leatherman tools – the Juice S2. Pliers, scissors, knife, four screwdrivers and a bottle/can opener in a neat four ounce package. One of their most popular tools (I am not a paid spokesperson!…). And here’s the article. Origin Of Leatherman: The Road … Read more

Good article by the excellent journalist, John Allen. ROME- Beginning October 2 and running until needed, the Society of Jesus is holding its 36th General Congregation. That means that for the foreseeable future, 215 delegates of the leading men’s religious order of the Catholic Church are gathered in Rome not only to appoint a new … Read more

Pretty good!

It would be nice if they both re-joined the Catholic Church. A 4 minute video.