The always excellent NY Times health and fitness section had a good piece a couple of days ago on recent research into the value of moderate drinking. Or rather, perhaps the problem is that it's not possible to do the kind of study that could lead to a final conclusion. Alcohol’s Good for You? Some … Read more
My friend Maria and I had a quick walk up Turkey Mountain, which I’ve posted about before a few times, including here Up Turkey Mountain yesterday, and which is the highest point in the county. The round trip took us 54 minutes, including five minutes at the top, where we each snapped one picture of … Read more
We should all have a gig like this … Chesapeake Energy CEO Defends His Stewardship – WSJ.com Mr. McClendon on Friday said the drop in Chesapeake's share price was because of the declining economy and the falling price of natural gas, not his leadership. … "Gas prices, as they pulled us down, will push us … Read more
Brigid got back late Tuesday night from ND. The Tuesday morning arraignment took only minutes; the judge called her up, she pled “not guilty” and that was it. The trials begin in mid-September with Brigid and the rest of the “South Bend Five” (the five NY area criminals) scheduled for September 29th. Here’s the Notre … Read more
Sue Konig is running for County legislator – GOP picks Democrat to challenge Westchester clerk, names 8 for county board | lohud.com | The Journal News In other races, the party nominated Somers resident Greg Kane to challenge Legislator Michael Kaplowitz, D-Somers, and former Croton-on-Hudson Trustee Susan Konig to challenge Legislator William Burton, D-Ossining. This … Read more
Actor and Academy Award winner (Coming Home, 1978) Jon Voight is an alumnus of my High School, and his been a big donor to the school. Voight is a former Democrat, but his sentiments are clear here – and I don't suppose it will help his Hollywood career. Jon Voight – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Another point … Read more
Here’s Brigid at yesterday’s Croton street fair, Summerfest. She decided to have her own exhibit with some of the artwork she’s done connected with this year’s 400th anniversary of the discovery of Hudson River (discovered by Henry Hudson, of course). Here she is with Nancy and George and solo This morning Brigid is leaving for … Read more
Archbishop Joseph Naumann. Tiller was from Wichita, Kansas. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann – Life Will Be Victorious Killing those who perform abortions builds up the culture of death, because it embraces its premise that we solve problems by destroying human life rather than honoring the truth that every human being is made in the image of God. Undercutting … Read more
Haven't posted about Darfur in several months, as the press has not been covering the situation since the Obama election. But here's an editorial in The New Republic, the liberal magazine that is at the opposite spectrum from the conservative National Review. The New Republic was a huge supporter of the Obama campaign, but they … Read more
For years we’ve had Grackle nests in the trees around our back yard. And every year, around this time, baby Grackles end up drowning in our pool. This despite our best efforts. This year we’ve already found two drowned (Along with four squirrels! YIKES! What’s that all about?). But Brigid on Monday also pulled two … Read more