Tom Faranda's Folly

2nd. UPDATE; I want to make clear that the first update in no way is to be taken as an insinuation that the BLM Rally or the organizers of the rally had anything to do with the act of vandalization I mentioned.  I apologize to those families and organizers if it was taken that way; … Read more

Brigid’s wonderful sister Libby’s husband. Gone after a long and tough series of illnesses. Their children are Rachel and Tom, and there are six grandchildren. They were married for 51 years. That’s Brigid to the left of Libby and their older sister Kate on the right. With their two children, Rachel and Tom, as well … Read more

From the Wall Street Journal Facilities weigh coronavirus risk of allowing visitors against ills caused by prolonged isolation The U.S. death toll from Covid-19 in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities has topped 50,000, marking a grim milestone in a pandemic that is taking a heavy toll on the oldest and most vulnerable people, … Read more

On Saturday I did my first real hike, having spent since March 15th (the day the gym closed) doing a LOT of walking through Croton-Harmon and on Croton Point. I’ve gotten to know pretty much all the Croton streets and all the various walks on Croton Point. Typical has been about 4 and a half … Read more

Brigid just showed me this vid, which she took January 6, 2018. Pretty good – she took it with her iphone – the hawk is on  tree branch on the main beach in Croton Point. Was near to her(?) nest which has been the same nest on the beach.  

This is from National Review Online – I've excerpted what I think are the most timely bits. Everyone Wants an Easy Solution … a long look at how much America is wrapped up in fights about symbols . . . and how and why many prefer those fights over ones about policies and measurable real-world … Read more

I think this pretty much applies throughout the Archdiocese of NY. Picture here is of a concert several years ago at HNM. 1.Before coming to Church check yourself and your family for fever and coughs, remain at home if you have them. 2.Remember that you are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass in Church, … Read more

So true. Thank you BB. PORTLAND, OR—Local activist and Antifa member Declyn Cruikshank marked the 76th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by educating a D-Day veteran on how to fight against fascism. Elmer Dobbins, 94, who lied about his age at 17 in order to join the Army, was sitting near a World War II … Read more

This is off the youtube channel, "Real Engineering".  If you are interested in the topic this is well worth the 16 minutes to watch the entire vid. A little in the weeds on the financing side of it, but still very valuable and objective. It was just posted yesterday and already almost 400,000 views.