Yes, today, July 26, 2015. 57 again (always subtract seven years). At the top of North Mt. Beacon, picture by hiking buddy Jeanne Marie. Yes, it was hot and yes that’s sweat. We went across to South Mt. Beacon and Brigid and Jeanne Marie went up the fire tower. But then things got messy. Going … Read more
As Joe turned 22 years old! Here he is two months ago at Tim’s graduation & below it two pictures of him during the day yesterday – surreptitious shots taken by Brigid. We should have but didn’t get a picture of Joe lazing around in the hammock. Joe is taking the summer off – the … Read more
Ahhh that's good for Los Angeles. Barron is excellent. Here's his youtube channel. Fr. Robert Barron.
An insight from MSNBC
In a Paraguay slum.
The A.T. in New York runs for 88.2 miles. Almost ten years ago I got a yen to section hike the length of NY. I started in 2007 and by 2011, with a combination of small group (or just Brigid and I) day hikes and overnighters – solo except for one with Jeanne Marie Gagnon … Read more
Apropos: "Be humble and you will never be disturbed. It is very difficult in practice because we all want to see the result of our work. Leave it to Jesus." – Mother Teresa
Sr. Nirmala succeeded Mother Teresa as head of the Missionaries of Charity. Sr. Nirmala Joshi, Successor to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Dead at 81 According to religious news agency Matters India, Sr. Nirmala suffered from kidney failure and other complications. Despite being advised by doctors to undergo dialysis, the she chose to be with her … Read more
UPDATE: Stolen from my brother Phil’s facebook – Ethan, who was born five weeks ago to my nephew Paul and his wife Laura. So Father’s Day was spent meeting Ethan, who was three weeks premature. Paul Laura My brother Jim, extremely pleased Grandpa! Ethan himself – great outfit … My brother Phil got a selfie … Read more
From the National Journal on today's Encyclical "On Care for Our Common Home". Who else will pick up on this? #1 on National Journal's "six points from the Encyclical." Population Control Is Not the Answer For Pope Francis, caring about the environment goes hand in hand with taking a strong stand against abortion. "Since everything … Read more