Joseph Edward Faranda became Joseph Edward Eudoxius Faranda today. He was confirmed at St. Augustine’s Church with the rest of his eighth grade class, by Archbishop Celestino Migliore, who is the top Vatican official at the UN. The Mass and Confirmation began at 12 o’clock. The Pastor of St. Augustine’s, Monsignor Hilary Franco, spent many … Read more
Two writers had an evening yesterday. It was held at my Church, HNM. The authors are a friend of mine, Maggie Barbieri, and a lady I don’t know very well, Cecilia Kochanowski. Maggie’s book is the first of a projected series of entitled Murder 101. It’s published by St. Martin’s and just came out. I … Read more
Thursday Justin (one of Tim’s buddies) went on a building spree in our basement. Actually Justin did most of the building while Tim and Joe spectated. Here’s some pix: The Tower falls! A little more complex Justin took this picture of his handicraft A couple of profiles of Joe and Tim
Wow. Here’s really interesting study, reported on by AP. The average American with AIDS has about a 24 year life expectancy. A big advance in the past two decades http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/average-american-with-hiv-lives-24-years/n20061110163909990011 An American diagnosed with the AIDS virus can expect to live for about 24 years on average, and the cost of health care over those … Read more
Here’s the NY Times editorial yesterday: The Democratic House – New York Times There was only one explanation for the crazy-quilt combination of victories around the country that gave the Democrats control of the House of Representatives last night: an angry shout of repudiation of the Bush White House and the abysmal way the Republican … Read more
It looks to me like the President is a little concerned that Ms. Pelosi might kick him in the nuts crotch.
As previously mentioned Tom Faranda’s Folly: Health update, I had a bone marrow biopsy done (two weeks ago today). I finally spoke with Dr. Zelenetz about the results yesterday (he’s a difficult guy to catch up with). The results aren’t all in, but what is available is inconclusive. I’m a little bit low on platelet … Read more
As the Prez said, "a thumping". More than anyone had predicted. But if you check out this post Tom Faranda’s Folly: the election and financial markets you’ll see that it did keep with history in that the House and Senate both changed party hands. In fact last night, watching the boob tube around 11pm, Harry … Read more
Voted in mid-afternoon. I have no party loyalty, having always been a registered independent. However I do have loyalty to my principles. For the first time in at least eight years, I voted for a major party candidate for an office other then President. I voted for John Spencer for Senator. Of course he’s got … Read more
Hope this link works. It’s pretty amusing. Beats watching election commentary. YouTube – Guiness World Record for most T-Shirts worn at one time.