Good news from Farandaville
Joe passed his driver's test today. Aced it – no points off.* He was very pleased with himself, of course. He immediately started lobbying to drive to work. We'll see about that. * Second try.
Study: Which is better after exercise, beer or water? (Subtitle: Further proof there is a God)
Rugby players always knew this – Researchers at Granada University in Spain have come across a discovery that will undoubtedly please athletes and sports enthusiasts – a pint of beer post-workout or match is better at rehydrating the human body than water. … subjects in the study were asked to run on a treadmill at … Read more
Great article – Mariano Rivera: How he does it
The New York Times Magazine section this past weekend. AND, the online edition has a great two and a half minute video of Rivera's signature pitch – the cut fastball (the "cutter"). A great video, which even a non-baseball fan would likely find fascinating. Mariano Rivera, King of the Closers A-Rod gathered his thoughts. Rivera, … Read more
A Daniel Berrigan quote
Jesuit Daniel Berrigan (Full disclosure: I know him a bit; was arrested with him a few times – and how’s that for name-dropping!) turned 89 back in May. When he was interviewed on his birthday, and asked about his life, he said “Well, it hasn’t been boring.” I saw him at the Pax Christi stations o the … Read more
Guest blogging: more of the Cannon Chronicles
Cannon Chronicles, last seen here . Now this: “… a photo of two spectators at Saturday’s game at the Stadium. I was the guest of my gracious host, a die-hard Yankee fan.” ROOMMATES
Father’s Day @ Farandaville
Nice day. Church, gym, reading, Grandma comes down, Yanks shut out Mets (Yay!), beautiful steaks with an Argentinian sauce (Yum!) and of course a Carvel ice cream cake. More in the ongoing series of my trying to get decent pictures with Joe and Tim – Tim’s eyes Joe’s “smile”? marginally better – now … Read more
Former Giant linebacker, and Super Bowl winner Byron Hunt visits Croton
See if you can spot Byron – More to follow.
Brigid took this picture of the Croton Point beachcomber
He likes going for walks …
On the Appalachian Trail: from the Elk Pen to the Lemon Squeezer
Brigid and I, along with Maria Abonnel, Kathy Americo and Karen Riner had a great walk on the Appalachian Trail in Harriman State Park and Through the Lemon Squeezer way back in October of 2007. Hard to believe it was that long ago! Anyway, here are some pictures from our latest day hike, this past Friday. This … Read more
A quick visit from Vermont friends
Our great friend Laurie, and her Dad Chuck stayed with us Saturday night. They had to go into Manhattan to visit a relation and make a pick-up. A great deal for Farandaville: we got a bottle of Vermont Vodka (didn’t know there was such a thing) made from milk! a Vermont maple liqueur, and a … Read more