Tom Faranda's Folly

You can see he's enjoying it …

Not breaking news – Internet users noticed a particularly negative review of the site's DNA testing and family tree analysis services. They were then able to link the account, JefeWarren2020, to the presidential candidate's official email address. "Site suggested I was only 1/1024th Native American, even though I have a lot of anecdotal family stories … Read more

Trump will reportedly be discharged soon under strict instructions to sign only copies of Art of the Deal and issues of Playboy. The burns have been connected to a recent event at which President Donald Trump was seen signing people's Bibles in the aftermath of a deadly Alabama tornado. After Trump signed the Bibles and … Read more

After a battle with cancer and surrounded by love. Nev was eighty, nine years ahead of Brigid. So her big (and only ) brother. Nev had a wonderful career as a ship's pilot. In Brisbane, Australia he'd pilot the big ships up the river and dock them. A few pictures below Tennyson. Crossing the Bar … Read more

An article in the Washington Post. Owned by Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, so it must be true. FULL DISCLOSURE: I frequently ice my knee; it helps. Worth hitting the link for the whole article. "Why icing a sprain doesn’t help, and could slow recovery" If you’ve ever needed to recover from an athletic … Read more

At Chez Novotny for lunch on Saturday.

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann. Hmmm about 45 years too late, but nice to hear. "Heaven starts on earth… and so does Hell." – Archbishop Fulton Sheen “While we can object to the actions of these public officials, we are not able to judge their souls. At the same time, we know there will be a … Read more

A report from my friend Graham – Tom forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was mad. She told him "Tomorrow morning, I  expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from O to 200 in 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE!!!" The next morning when his wife woke up, she looked out … Read more

FULL DISCLOSURE – I know a fair bit about reefs – having lived in Grand Cayman and done lots of diving. Sad to see these dead reefs – but they are resilient – they do come back. On a recent program with Richard Attenborough about the Australia Great Barrier Reef the point was made that … Read more

At Cardiff Arms Park. Gareth Edwards, the son of a miner and still maybe the greatest at his position. Check the somersault as he touches down…