Yesterday I had my six month check-up at Sloan Kettering with Dr. Zelenetz. I didn't have a CAT scan, since I only have one/yr. now. Had no issues – blood work was fine, BP 111/68 and I weighed 164.7 lbs with my pants on. That's up from the 151 I weighed when I left Sloan in January, '06 after … Read more
More bad news, as I age … Maybe I'll just have to practice more? If you feel like you can’t drink the way you used to, you’re not alone. An aging body is more sensitive to alcohol than a younger one. The reason is that older people metabolize alcohol more slowly, and they also have … Read more
Fr. Groeschel, the official guru of the Faranda family. I’ve written about him on a few postings. The CFR’s are a Franciscan community. Go here for their website. Of course final vows – a big day for a Friar. I suppose, akin to getting married. Final Vows, August 1, 2010
As Farandas complete their fourth wedding attendance of the year – a Grand Slam! All four are children of classmates of mine from Fairfield. Here’s The Cannon clan with new “member” – the groom Robert. From left to right, daughter Laura, Dennis, Denice, and bride Anne-Marie. And through the miracle of digital photography, here is … Read more
Nice. The catch that kept the Giants alive in the 2007 season Super Bowl, as they scored the winning touchdown four plays later. If you don't remember, have a look here – Ohh yeah, Giants rule … at my posting of that day. And here's the brief retirement story. David Tyree, Ike Hilliard Retire as Giants
UPDATE: Less then 30 minutes after I posted this, some troll posted the first comment below. I decided to leave it up for all to see. Off Zenit.com – Bishops Praise Court Injunction on Arizona Law Urge Legislators to Fix Broken Immigration System PHOENIX, Arizona, JULY 29, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The bishops of Arizona and New … Read more
Yankee player and manager. I remember him because I'm old as manager in the early 60's – he took over after Casey Stengel. Yanks won two World Series ('61 and '62) while he was manager. He played for them in late 40' until 1954, so he was a player on several World Series winning Yankee … Read more
Joe passed his driver's test today. Aced it – no points off.* He was very pleased with himself, of course. He immediately started lobbying to drive to work. We'll see about that. * Second try.
Rugby players always knew this – Researchers at Granada University in Spain have come across a discovery that will undoubtedly please athletes and sports enthusiasts – a pint of beer post-workout or match is better at rehydrating the human body than water. … subjects in the study were asked to run on a treadmill at … Read more
The New York Times Magazine section this past weekend. AND, the online edition has a great two and a half minute video of Rivera's signature pitch – the cut fastball (the "cutter"). A great video, which even a non-baseball fan would likely find fascinating. Mariano Rivera, King of the Closers A-Rod gathered his thoughts. Rivera, … Read more