“Mayor DeBlasio targets NYC monuments”
At Columbus Circle; maybe replace Christopher Columbus with Che Guevara?
David Attenborough: “I feel better than ever about life on Earth”
This from the Telegraph (UK) which doesn't require registration – In a special event at the Edinburgh International Television Festival to mark 60 years of the Natural History Unit at BBC Studios, Sir David, 91, said: "I spend a lot of time wringing my hands and saying how dreadful it is, and how this forest … Read more
Feast of St. Rose of Lima
The first canonized Saint of the Western Hemisphere and Patron of Peru, the Philippines, and indigent people. Brigid and Joe were in Peru at this time last year. The link takes you to her wiki entry – Rose of Lima, T.O.S.D. (April 20, 1586 – August 24, 1617), was a member of the Third Order … Read more
NY Times: Walking as aid for those with early Alzheimer’s
Here's yesterday's posting I did on exercise and the brain. NY Times: 1st of a few I'll post on exercise & your brain And here's another – some benefits for people with early Alzheimer's – Frequent, Brisk Walks May Aid Those With Early Alzheimer’s For some people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, frequent, brisk walks may … Read more
NY Times: 1st of a few I’ll post on exercise & your brain
Far and away the best part of the NY Times is their health and fitness section. The Right Dose of Exercise for the Aging Brain A small amount of exercise may improve our ability to think as we age, but more may not be better, according to a new study of exercise and cognition. ****** … Read more
Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe
Who died in Auschwitz, substituting himself for another prisoner who was to be shot. I believe the prisoner survived the war and was at his Kolbe’s canonization in 1982. St. Maximilian Kolbe (1894–1941) was born in Poland to a devout Christian family. As a boy he had a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She … Read more
New Appalachian Trail “self-supported” record claimed
Self-supported meaning there wasn't a team – often by vehicle – supplying the hiker. That's 2,189 miles in just under 54 days (Do the math!).Excerpts below, but if you hit the link – it's a good story. Dan Binde, age 25, is from Lake Park, Minn. He departed the southern terminus of the AT on … Read more
“Notre Dame to honor the late Ara Parseghian”
The man who turned around the Notre Dame football program in the 1960's and 70's. Nice tribute by the current ND coach in the short video below. "On our helmets this year, we will have, right in the front here, Ara, A-R-A, we're putting it right on our helmets, right here, to remember a legend … Read more
“Charlie Gard was baptized, held St. Jude medal before death”
From the Catholic News Agency. Shortly after his passing was announced, Pope Francis tweeted his solidarity with the parents. “I entrust little Charlie to the Father and pray for his parents and all those who loved him,” the pontiff said. He had previously made two statements in support of and solidarity with the child and … Read more
Navy names destroyer “Rafael Peralta” – after Mexican-American marine who sacrificed himself for his unit
Interesting story. Seems to be some controversy. The Complicated Death Of The Marine Behind The U.S. Navy’s Newest Destroyer . Video below and here’s Sgt. Peralta’s wiki – Rafael Peralta. They are stil trying to get his posthumous medal raised from the Navy Cross to the Medal of Honor.