Tom Faranda's Folly

Cannon Chronicles, last seen here . Now this: “… a photo of two spectators at Saturday’s game at the Stadium.  I was the guest of my gracious host, a die-hard Yankee fan.” ROOMMATES

Nice day. Church, gym, reading, Grandma comes down, Yanks shut out Mets (Yay!), beautiful steaks with an Argentinian sauce (Yum!) and of course a Carvel ice cream cake.   More in the ongoing series of my trying to get decent pictures with Joe and Tim – Tim’s eyes   Joe’s “smile”? marginally better – now … Read more

See if you can spot Byron –   More to follow.

He likes going for walks …  

Brigid and I, along with Maria Abonnel, Kathy Americo and Karen Riner  had a great walk on the Appalachian Trail in Harriman State Park and  Through the Lemon Squeezer way back in October of 2007. Hard to believe it was that long ago! Anyway, here are some pictures from our latest day hike, this past Friday. This … Read more

Our great friend Laurie, and her Dad Chuck stayed with us Saturday night. They had to go into Manhattan to visit a relation and make a pick-up. A great deal for Farandaville: we got a bottle of Vermont Vodka (didn’t know there was such a thing) made from milk! a Vermont maple liqueur, and a … Read more

If you've ever seen the movie Gladiator starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ridley Scott  (five Academy Awards, including Best Picture), you know what a great, and mystical ending it has, as Maximus "goes home". Below is the music from the end, sung by Lisa Gerrard , in Idioglossia , her own private language … so the lyrics cannot be … Read more

Ugh, terrible. At least the ump apologized. And the pitcher was gracious.   Here’s the video and the ump’s interview.  the blown call I think the Baseball Commissioner should make an unprecedented move, and step in to revise the result and give the guy the perfect game. On Baseball – One Out From Perfect Game, … Read more

Great! Another wedding! Our great friends Pete and Chris Ferrara have four daughters, and Kate is daughter #2. Sunday she married Harper. I’ve known Peter since Fairfield, where we played rugby together. “Super Petey” was our best attacking back – a powerful runner with some moves. Mostly played outside center. Peter is also my dentist, … Read more

I can remember as a kid watching him – his interviews with children were pretty funny. "He is the only person to have five network television shows running in prime time simultaneously" (Wikipedia). 97 years old. He led a fascinating and at times tragic life. I thought he'd died years ago. 'People Are Funny' Host Art … Read more