Tom Faranda's Folly

A short video introducing Pope Benedict’s third encyclical, published yesterday.

Joe has his first job* and it started today. He’s going to be doing some computer setting up in the BOCES system in this area. He was very lucky to get the job, which came at the invitation of the Dad of one of Tim’s friends. It’s a good first-time job, especially in the current … Read more

Good Fourth of July column. David McCullough is certainly a great writer. Here's a review I did of "1776." Tom Faranda's Folly: Latest read – "1776" And way back when I was living in Jamaica – 30 years ago! – I read one of his first books "The Path Between the Seas" about the building … Read more

Yesterday was my six month trip/check-up at Sloan Kettering with lymphoma guru Dr. Andrew Zelenetz. No CAT scan – that's only once a year now – just bloodwork and a quick examination and meeting. Everything was fine – in fact Dr. Zelenetz seemed almost a little surprised that everything is still going well, three and … Read more

The most recent issue of the Jesuit publication America has a short article featuring an interview with Berrigan. I know Dan Berrigan a bit – although I haven't seen him in several years. in 1995 I was at his apartment with a small group planning a demonstration on the 50th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Japan. … Read more

Nice article in yesterday's NY Times. Rivera is so fluid and makes everything look sooo easy when he comes in for the save. He's wonderful to watch (unless you're rooting for the other team). And that cut fastball. Besides getting his 500th save, he also got his first career RBI when the Mets closer walked him … Read more

"…confirm the unanimous and undisputed tradition that these are the mortal remains of the Apostle St. Paul…" Pope: Basilica bones belong to apostle St. Paul – CNN.com

Pope Benedict bestows sacred symbol of leadership on Archbishop Dolan at pallium ceremony So what did the Pope say? That's what the New York pilgrims asked Archbishop Timothy Dolan after Pope Benedict lingered a minute at Monday's sacred pallium ceremony. "You know, I went up to the Holy Father, and I haven't told anybody what … Read more

The NY Times op ed writer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVVdH8n5470

As mentioned here, Tom Faranda’s Folly: Anniversary tomorrow – here are a few Brigid pix from the past, Tom and Brigid’s 30th anniversary was the past Tuesday. I took most of the morning off, and we went for a walk on Croton Point – mostly around and across the now-capped Croton Dump! Then we went … Read more