Tom Faranda's Folly

Haha. Great picture taken by Karen Riner, as she a Mike took Brigid on a beautiful Husdon excursion Friday afternoon.

The WSJ doesn't do political endorsements – not since they endorsed Herbert Hoover. But Trump, not popular at the Wall Street Journal. How did Donald Trump get rich? “Mr. Trump’s father, Fred C. Trump, built a real-estate empire after World War II and in 1999 left an estimated $250 million estate,” writes Andy Kessler. “One … Read more

And a good beginning at home against the University of Albany! Six tries to one, despite Fairfield playing the last 36 minutes of the second half with only 14 men. Some excellent defensive play against a team with a much bigger pack. Good tackling and and continuity play. But no doubt lots to work on! … Read more

Been on an elephant kick lately with these  NatGeo: "Orphaned Baby Elephants" – nice short video   and  More on elephants! And now this: From a new book, Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel: A researcher once played a recording of an elephant who had died. The sound was coming from a speaker hidden … Read more

Was very well received, with a good-sized crowd – over 65 people – more then the normal “Friends of History” presentation . Including Q & A it was over in less than an hour and she was invited to give it to two other groups.  Here’s one of the 30 + slides – It was … Read more

Soon to be Bishop Robert Barron. Note his point about Serra and the death penalty. And I'm glad he mentioned Bartolomeo de las Casas.

Yeah the installation was done August 10th but we are still waiting on inspections from the County and the utility. Before – Work begins – took about six hours. Very professional. Voila! (French, my 2nd language. thank you Arsene) So it was a lease from SolarCity. Made the most sense for us. I am hoping … Read more

Having posted this pastoral scene the other day – NatGeo: "Orphaned Baby Elephants" – nice short video I thought the commentator walking among the elephants was taking a big chance – here's why. Video originally on the NY Daily News site – This is the terrifying moment a rampaging elephant charged towards a safari truck … Read more

UPDATE: My friend Hallie emailed me this – “… The hills are full of them now. Sue and I encountered four on a hike on Skunnemunk. I almost stepped on one in Harriman.” Amazing. A six person hike – Tom & Brigid, Damian and Jeanne Marie, their daughter Kathleen and her boyfriend Drew. On our … Read more

Last Saturday we had a 7.5 mile hike in Fahnestock Park, off Rte. 9. More pictures in a few days but below are a couple of Jeanne Marie and Brigid. Today we are off to New Paltz, where Jeanne Marie and Damian’s daughter Kathleen will be taking us out, with the possibility of a swim … Read more