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The Story of ’76; 50th anniversary – it’s here – and still not old

June 23, 2026 by Tom Faranda

50th anniversary! YIKES!! And I’m late posting this by 18 days but nobody’s counting. We had a great get together in Manhattan on April 7th, much thanks to our stellar wing Bob Piazza for organizing that gathering – and many others. Something I’ve thought about but only now am pointing out – we were a … Read more

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TV show “The View” saves a life

June 23, 2026 by Tom Faranda
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Monday wordle – an Ace!

June 23, 2026 by Tom Faranda

An easy one. I was going to plug in another letter but accidentally hit the v and then tried it. I’d never heard of this word – it means ovoid like an egg.

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YIKES! Surfer v. shark looking for breakfast

June 22, 2026 by Tom Faranda

“The encounter happened near Seascape Beach (California) at about 8:45 a.m. on June 10, when drone photographer Nick Bertocchini spotted the animal swimming around a surfer identified as Rex…”

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Sunday wordle

June 22, 2026 by Tom Faranda
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Founder of Marine special ops get Medal of Honor 67 years late.

June 21, 2026 by Tom Faranda

Really great story. You can read about Major Capers here. A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Capers enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1956 and served 10 years as an enlisted Marine, rising to the rank of sergeant, before earning a battlefield commission in 1966. Throughout his career, he charted a rare path from enlisted … Read more

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Saturday wordle

June 21, 2026 by Tom Faranda
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Investor Ron Baron – Elon Musk’s biggest fanboy – on the future and SpaceX.

June 20, 2026 by Tom Faranda

Baron is 83 years old and one of the most successful investors in the last 40+ years. Worth listening to – this is less than 8 minutes long, and is from the past Monday’s interview on CNBC.

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Friday wordle

June 21, 2026June 20, 2026 by Tom Faranda
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Friday cocktail – Daiquiri(s)

June 19, 2026 by Tom Faranda

Farandaville loves the Daiquiri – and with only three ingredients they are so easy to make. Here’s a rundown on the two basic varieties. And a little history. Go to 3:30 to skip the preamble.

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