Tom Faranda's Folly

That’s the Head Coach and Athletic Director Mike O’Donnell doing the talking in the middle.  

A huge turnout (800,000 estimate) of people - Huge crowds greet pope at martyr beatification A powerful three minute video.

Here’s Lauren Bacall’s wikipedia. Just a few weeks ago Brigid and I watched Key Largo. We’d never seen it before, and it was great. Here’s the TCM tribute to Bacall a few years ago and the first movie discussed is Key Largo.   And here’s a short video in which some fan singles out her … Read more

Here’s a draft of the “highlights” update video Tim will be sending around to various colleges and universities. His 2014 outdoor track throwing video (so far about six schools are interested in Tim; we’ve visited with one campus and coach – Manhattan College – and other visits and meetings are in the works) is here … Read more

UPDATE: I’d forgotten that the miracle that led to her canonization occurred in Boston. I know people who know the Melkite Catholic priest whose daughter was cured. You can read a bit about it in her wiki entry linked below. And here is the wiki entry to the priest whose daughter was cured. Rev. Emmanuel … Read more

Last night. Don't see this too often. Watch it 'til the end. Twice is nice: Ryan hits ball two times on one swing Yanks won this game, 1-0.

Don't mess with Aussies!  Aussie Commuters Tip Train to Help Trapped Man. Man's Foot Became Caught Between Platform and Train Here's the video. Evidently he caught the next train!

An article in yesterday's NY Times “ ‘Choice’ has been extraordinarily successful as a frame for the abortion-rights side because a lot of Americans may not like the idea of abortion but they definitely agree with the idea of choice,” said Suzanne Staggenborg, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh who researches social movements. But … Read more

Here’s one that’s certainly growing. The CFR’s (Friars of the Renewal), a Capuchin Franciscan group that formed about thirty years ago, led by Fr. Benedict Groeschel. Four CFR Sisters Make Final Vows And here was their “General Chapter” meeting from June. General Chapter 2014 Was Blessed    

To continue working on settling her family’s house and Kate’s estate. From JFK this afternoon, having said goodbye to the boys at the house. We will survive! Sidewalk check-in for the American Airlines direct flight to Manchester. Brigid will then hop a train for a couple of hour ride to York. Who’s in charge here? … Read more