A surprise birthday party at at Rafele’s in Rye, brilliant place. About 50 people there, almost all family, so it was an honor for Brigid and I to attend. Lucy turns 90 in three days and she is sharp as a tack! Very funny lady who reads 3-4 books a week. Three children and five … Read more
Funny that the NBC report doesn't even mention Alvin Bragg's name. But you know it was his call. So I was wrong in that I thought they'd all get ACD'd (adjourned contemplating dismissal) and have to keep their noses clean for six months to have the slate wiped clean. But nope, home free. Meanwhile our … Read more
So Brigid and I did a long weekend – Thursday to Sunday, in Jim Thorpe PA. which is in the Lehigh Valley and on the edge of the Poconos. Saturday we did a 3.6 mile hike on the Tank Hollow Trail, north of the town. Nice easy to moderate hike ending in a lovely view … Read more
Yes that’s Farandaville philosophy – George Santayana George Santayana was a Spanish-born American writer and philosopher in the early 20th century. A prolific man of letters, Santayana believed in the human capability to learn, regardless of age. He resigned his post at Harvard University after only five years to pursue his own studies, which led … Read more
Including – Lord of the Rings the Siege of Helms Deep and the ice planet Hoth battle!
Yes totally true – and here's a recent 5 minute CNBC business interview 10 days ago regarding this issue if you doubt it. birth rate decline While visibly ageing, Pope Francis is going strong at 87. He had something important to say on the tenth of May. The following headline, from a Latter Day Saint-friendly … Read more
Wow. 48 years ago. I’ve lost track of how many years I’ve repeated this post but it’s been at least nine years. And we do miss Mike… and Kevin… and Bill… Ahhh, 40 years ago – June fifth, 1976. In Downing Stadium, a Rugby Festival with four games. After three New York teams all get … Read more
Puffer fish – and they can puff up. Brigid really loved these fish because she’d heard somewhere that they were monogamous (they’re not…). We’d see them while snorkeling or scuba diving. That was long ago – we left Grand Cayman in 1981(!) and last time we visited was in 1986 or ’87. Aiming to go … Read more
See below. Brigid put this whole thing together, recruited tour guides, gathered “inside” information, etc. And designed the poster. Whole thing will be very cool.
You can dig through and get the other six stories here – Seven ordinations on May 25th Will Mendoza – and he has two brothers also in the Seminary. To quote Will "God works in strange ways."