Francis D. "Proinsias" Faulkner, PhD 1945-2021   I'm not quite sure what event or thought crossed my mind yesterday to cause...

One of the many iterations of the McLaughlin Group cast, as depicted in this Al Hirschfeld lithograph. Occupying the center is John McLau...

An undated photo of ESPN sportscaster/host Stuart Scott who succumbed to cancer earlier today at the age of 49. It was just before 11am...

Renowned journalist Helen Thomas reads a copy of The New York Times in her front row seat in the White House Briefing Room on August 2, 2...

If you are a reader of my blog, you will know that this is only the second time that I have used "In Memorium" in the title of ...

( NOTE : this entry was originally going to be called 'In Appreciation' but, unfortunately, Mr. Rooney died before I could compose t...