I love the one hour hike up Sugarloaf Mountain, just north of Cold Spring and next to Breakneck Ridge. So last Friday, Brigid and I and Mike and Karen Riner met up, and headed up. It was a good opportunity for Mike to try out his new titanium hip, which he had installed about six months … Read more
The theoretical physicist who suffers from A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and the author of "A Brief History of Time." Worth the five minutes it takes to read it. Life and the Cosmos, Word by Painstaking Word
UPDATE: From one of my friends (a woman) re: Maureen Dowd (see below) - "My theory is she was never picked for the May crowning of Mary. Really, the bitterness never goes away." I personally know a several people who are unhappy; they are "Traditionalists" of the extreme variety. Not only do they prefer the Latin Mass, but they … Read more
As the two year May 17th anniversary of the protests for the giving of an award to then new President Barack Obama, approaches. Here are some postings I’d put up at the time. Brigid makes the news at Notre Dame today, Brigid took all these pictures at Notre Dame, Brigid’s home, safe and sound and there’s … Read more
Sent to me by my friend Joe. UPDATE: Here’s the prior view smuggled out by Rich
Several years ago I read a column in the Jesuit magazine America, written by this woman. I even posted about it here - A remarkable story; one women's journey from pro-choice atheist to pro-life Catholic. She'a a website designer – and now a writer, with a popular blog. I corresponded with her by email several times. The whole article is … Read more
I heard this conversation on the radio yesterday; an interesting conversation. Hit the link for the whole thing. RUSH: To North Carolina. This is Greg, who says he's a former SEAL. It's great to have you on the program, sir. Welcome. CALLER: Yeah. But one thing I would like to say if you'd permit me, … Read more
SEALS are Standing Taller After Secret Raid
Go here. “We have a visual on Geronimo,” he said. The link is to Ann Althouse' blog, which also takes you to the original NY Times article.
The night the news broke, I posted this – Good, but somber news . Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review Online – NRO – had a similar feeling Honk if You Agree I appreciate justice, but I can’t break out the champagne. I keep thinking about those who have died in the ten years since 9/11, … Read more