Tom Faranda's Folly

She's pretty poised and the kind of remarks you'd expect. She does point out that she is an "originalist" in the Justice Antonin Scalia mold.  

"The archbishop of San Francisco penned an op-ed in the Washington Post citing the First Amendment as he called for city officials to relax the current restrictions on public worship, which are some of the strictest in the country. Rather than asking for special treatment, “all we are seeking is access to worship in our … Read more

The annual exhibit held at Croton's Senasqua Park is being done virtually. I had a look and it's very interesting (especially Brigid's stuff – but I am biased). Note that it's a completely free event – but you do have to register. Go to Croton Live Arts online to register and here is a short … Read more

  Karol, Sr., gave him a prayer book on the Holy Spirit, which he used throughout his life, and also taught him the following prayer and instructed him to recite it daily: Holy Spirit, I ask you for the gift of Wisdom to better know You and Your divine perfections, for the gift of Understanding … Read more

This was two years ago – I think in Bologna.

No surprise. They have hundreds of branches on the east coast. Killed by the pandemic. The Croton branch is open and perhaps will continue (hopefully!) to operate during bankruptcy. Town Sports International, which owns hundreds of gyms along the East Coast, says revenue loss during the coronavirus pandemic is to blame.  

Pretty appalling commentary from bystanders. The term Brownshirts comes to mind.  

I posted about her as exposed in the great book Latest Read: "Bad Blood" about the great Theranos/Elizabeth Holmes fraud, a posting back in October, 2018. The post is well worth reading and following the links – if I do say so myself. Holmes did everything she could to mimic Steve Jobs, down to his … Read more

The link is to the excellent Washington Post article. One of his teammates, Sgt. Josh Wheeler, lost his life in the rescue. The article contains an embedded video from one of the kurdish soldier's helmet cam. Soldier to receive Medal of Honor after helping save 70 captives from execution by Islamic State Here is an … Read more

I hate today. Below is a posting I first put up in 2006. Tommy should be 49. The comments on his Legacy Tribute page have now gone to 100+ pages.  I knew seven people killed on 9/11. But I only knew one of them real well. I knew Tom Knox ("Tommy") because I coached him … Read more