Tom Faranda's Folly

Grim. Afghanistan, 2009. Who put the men in an indefensible position?  

Following my old rule "Always subtract seven years", which really no longer works for me.  Oh well. I will be posting over the weekend about losing 14 lbs of ugly fat (without cutting off my head) in the past six months. Here I am June 23rd on Bull Hill, picture by Jeanne Marie Gagnon. Go … Read more

Wow, here's a very difficult situation. I have great sympathy for the head nurse and administrator. The expression "You're damned if you do, and you're damned if you don't" comes to mind. To make a small (very small) joke, they really got screwed. What followed illustrates one of the most complex and unexamined issues facing … Read more

HA! I knew it!! Other studies have confirmed this. And the link below does link to other recent studies. Devout Catholics Have Better Sex, Study Says Fagan said the group was working on gathering more recent data on sexual enjoyment, but that the existing statistics spoke for themselves, and specifically as they relate to Catholics.

From my friend Ellen – and this is what men are wearing!

The better looking of the Faranda brothers – An article, and Phil is featured in a one minute video. Region sees big jump in home sales

Pickett’s Charge is named for the commanding general of a Virginian division that took part in the charge – even though only one-third of the attackers were Virginians. Anyway, this morning there was a nice op ed written by a West Point cadet (a woman) touching on the battle, and the awarding of the Medal … Read more

Rob Astorino, the Westchester County Executive, running for re-election. Interesting, because Astorino is certainly a fiscally and socially conservative Republican. Mt. Vernon, NY–June 22nd….A coalition of prominent African-American ministers, led by the President of the United Black Clergy of Westchester, on Saturday endorsed Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino for re-election. The announcement was made in … Read more

The NY Giant punter from the 70's and 80's, and also onr og their radio commentators, after his retirement. He was only 61 and evidently had Parkinson's Disease since 1996. Ver ywell liked by everyone. I used to enjoy listening to him on "The Giant's Radio Network." Jennings played for the Giants from 1974-84. He … Read more

For earning the most points for the school in the two bigest meets of the year – the CHSAA Intersectionals, and the Westchester County Championships.