Tom Faranda's Folly

From my brother Phil. Who need a breathalyzer?

I understand that more people are killed by moose attacks then by any other large animial in the United States.  

I like this posting so much, I’ve put it up every Easter since 2009, with only a hiatus in 2012. so again: The original posting is one of the most visited on my blog. What happens when an untalented barbarian like myself, is married to an artistic, creative,and talented person? I post stuff like this for … Read more

Thank you Lord! Vegetarians are 'less healthy' and have a poorer quality of life than meat-eaters Vegetarians are usually confident about the health benefits of their meat-free diets. But new research suggests vegetarian diets are associated with poorer health and quality of life. The study also showed that vegetarians visit their doctors more than meat … Read more

Love it.  

Nice answer in two minutes. Barron is excellent.

Died at 95. Here’s his famous skit.  

Last Thursday in cold conditions Tim got a third place at "The Tusker Twilight" in the shot put. He only threw 37'2", well off his best, but the conditions were not very conducive. Then yesterday at the CHSAA (Catholic HS Athletic Association) Relay Carnival, he tied for first in the javelin with a 148'1" throw. … Read more

The real great escape (76 men got out; three made it to England, 50 were executed by the Gestapo). Made famous by the 1963 movie The Great Escape, which is truly a great movie and which was based on the 1950 book The Great Escape. I read the book, either before or after I saw … Read more

Ahhh. Here's the statement on the NY Yankee website, along with a nice picture. An excerpt below the link. Carmen Berra, Hall of Famer Yogi Berra's wife of 65 years, died Thursday night from complications of a stroke suffered earlier this year. She was 85. "On behalf of the entire New York Yankees organization, we … Read more