Died at the age of 85. I had two outstanding teachers my senior year – F.r Shelley for AP European History and Fr. Bernie McMcahon – who died several years ago – for English (TS Eliot! … Herman Hesse!) Fr Shelley (eventually became Msgr.) was written up a few days ago in a very nice … Read more
I stumbled across this yesterday. You can get the ingredients and preparation for all 11 of them if you hit the link. James Bond Cocktails The definitive guide to all the cocktails that James Bond drinks in each of the films. The Vesper Martini is obviously featured in many, but was first created in Ian … Read more
Because of the threat of rain, the ceremony moved from Five Corners to the Holy Name of Mary gym. A decent turnout of about 170 people. No complaints about Separation of Church and State…
Election Results The pattern on the referendums we tracked is clear: all three poverty-reduction measures passed, as did the removal of the exception for abolishing slavery (crime conviction). Tennessee passed that with almost 80%! But all the abortion-related measures came out different from our hopes. The “no right” to abortion amendments had a perfect … Read more
I'm sure he is right! This is from the Jesuit publication America. ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM BAHRAIN (CNS) — A society that does not give women the same rights and opportunities as men will become impoverished, Pope Francis said at the end of a four-day visit to Bahrain. "Women are a gift," he said. … Read more
I like this guy. A professional bartender, he started this channel during the pandemic. I outgrew lite beer in 2005, congruent with starting my chemotherapy and have picked up several cocktail ideas from him in the last few months. The El Diablo is the easiest to make.
Brigid’s surgery was Wednesday and she had checkup the next day – it’s all good. Now she has to do the four-times-a-day drops in eye regimen. Here she is long ago – Brigid was 15 – on a beach in Ireland with her parents. Worth zooming in! Not so sure about the hat though. … Read more
Further proof – if you needed any – that Washington politicians and officials should not be able to buy individual stocks or they must put their money in a blind trust. Some sold in January 2020 when the government began mobilizing against the threat. Others bought shares as a market-rescue plan was taking shape. A … Read more
Among other things, Peter of Alcantara was the counselor to Saint Teresa of Avila (a great reformer and Doctor of the Church – my favorite Saint since I read her book a few years ago The Interior Castle. For a bit more about her, go here). He was born in 1499 and lived 'til 1562.
From America, the Jesuit publication. Worth hitting the link – excerpts below it. Pope Francis marks 60th anniversary of Vatican II by warning against worldly ‘progressivism’ and backward-looking ‘traditionalism’ The council reminded the church of what is “essential,” the pope said: “a church madly in love with its Lord and with all the men and … Read more