Tom Faranda's Folly

  The 3.7% unemployment rate was last seen in 1969. So most of the population have never seen an unemployment rate this low!

The Never-Happy people will confirm the above. Colbert probably has a similar document. “I know some people have questioned my impassioned political speeches, so let me just show you this,” Kimmel said before presenting the document for all the world to see. “I guess I assumed it was obvious due to the tone of my … Read more

UPDATE: Unemployment rate lowest since 1969. Off the WSJ yesterday. NFIB survey shows small firms raising compensation to attract and retain talent. Few Americans would say that they’re actually sick of winning, but you can add one more positive report to the recent run of upbeat readings on the nation’s economy. The latest monthly survey … Read more

This is from yesterday's Journal email. That the NYT – one of the world's great nepotist organizations – would criticize the Trump Family nepotism version is a riot. It took them a year, but how did they acquire confidential tax docs? You can be sure the Trump family and Trump organization is subject to audit … Read more

Great St. Francis, talking to the birds. Who doesn't love him?  Wouldn't make much of a President, Senator, journalist, etc, would he? Be a great counselor though. Pope Gregory IX canonized Francis on 16 July 1228. Along with Saint Catherine of Siena, he was designated Patron saint of Italy. He later became associated with patronage … Read more

UPDATE: Here's a UN article on India's pledge to combat plastics pollution – India sets pace in global race to beat plastic pollution Having posted several times in the last few months about plastics pollution – the latest here: Off Philippines; scuba diver in a sea of plastic – I decided to do some research. No … Read more

That's the length of the Pacific Coast Trail. Not exactly what I posted about yesterday Hike: Up Anthony's Nose  . This guy goes by "Darwin on the Trail". I think his wife gets mentioned – "Snuggles". They dropped out of the real world (so called) about 4 years ago and just hike around America. Here's a … Read more

Gotta love the title as Jeanne Marie and I did a fast hike last Saturday, the shorter version from pullover parking lot area on the south side of Anthony’s Nose (for the uninitiated, Anthony’s Nose is the rock face overlooking the east side of the Bear Mountain Bridge. This is a shorter hike than going … Read more

As reported in the Croton Bee – Burton told his friends and family Tuesday that he would totally revolt against our “unconstitutional” and “power-hungry” federal government, but then he’d have to get dressed, leave his house, and, in his own words, “Ugh, that just sounds so exhausting.” Burton often complains about government overreach online, stating … Read more

From the Catholic online magazine Crux. The GIVEN Institute, which traces its roots to a June 2016 conference and has now developed into a year-round initiative, will focus on leadership development, faith formation, and the mentorship of women “to discover their unique gifts and pursue the lives God is calling them to lead.” While founding … Read more