Tom Faranda's Folly

3%+ globally in 2019. Would be nice. We'll see he is not known for pie in the sky statements.

As we should all know – because the Pope is smart – he supports the free enterprise system. “If there is hunger on earth, it is not because food is missing!” Francis said in St. Peter’s Square Nov. 7. “What is lacking is a free and far-sighted entrepreneurship, which ensures adequate production, and a solidarity … Read more

Of course missing Paul, since 2005. Just Tom, Phil and Jim.  At the Peruvian restaurant in Ossining, Aji Limo. Pretty good! No liquor license yet, BUT they allowed us to bring our own wine, and no cork charge. More pictures to follow as there were seven of us

In California. Short article and video. LODI (CBS13) — It’s a medical mystery that’s left several doctors scratching their heads. A suspected malignant brain tumor vanishes without treatment giving a patient a second chance at life.  

I heard this remarkable fellow speak in April, 2016 at a "Forum" in Scarsdale about assisted suicide. Thinly disguised promotion of it actually. That's JJ with the microphone (seated next to Ed Mechmann). He was awesome. Hanson survived over three years past his initial prognosis before dying in December, 2017. His wife Kristen is carrying … Read more

A slight exaggeration perhaps, but not much. U.S.—Christians voting their conscience have quite a choice this Election Day with the two major political parties. With the Republicans, Christians have the option of declaring all their beliefs hollow by supporting a party that pays lip service to Christians while it is full of lies, greed, a … Read more

This is the second year the President has highlighted National Adoption Month. Interesting and sad statistic at the end about the number of children who "age out" of the foster care system. The president called adoption a “life-changing act” and a “blessing for all involved.” In addition to assisting families who seek to adopt, Trump … Read more

Our friend of 30 years Theresa Bonopartis, who has spoken nationally and internationally. Here's her recent book published two years ago – A Journey to Healing Through Divine Mercy. I posted this a couple of days ago NY Republican Governor candidate has same pro-abortion position as Cuomo and while now this is out  Republican Governor … Read more

So I'll be doing a write-in. Not sure who yet. Maybe Dennis? Or Regina? Or Jessica? Or one of the Maria's? Or the mighty "Sweat"? Republican NY Governor Candidate Molinaro touting a strongly pro-abortion position   Basically the same as Governor Cuomo. Molinaro's concern is that third term abortions might be illegal if Roe v. … Read more

Yay! Now 7-0-1 with their toughed out 21-19 win over Stony Brook. And Stony Brook had some big forwards. How big? Very big! Fairfield led 21-7 and then hung on. In fact the game might have been saved with five minutes left when the 90 lb freshman wing Caroline pulled off a tackle on Stony … Read more