Lots going on

THE KNOLL IS BUZZING today with all kinds of goings-on. First, a Despidida at 10:00 a.m. in the Founders' Room for Fr. Clyde Phillips whose term as regional superior ends today. Fr. Ed Dougherty has asked Clyde to stay at least till this weekend, when Doc returns from Rom. Doc will act as interim regional until our voting finishes later this month.

The annual boat ride up the Hudson will take place today between 10:30 and 2:20, lunch included. Nothing can ever top the excitement of the attempted boat ride several years ago when the ship actually sank, luckily before we boarded.

The highlight of the day should be the conversations with Fr. Miguel D'Escoto this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. who will share his experiences as

president of the U.N. General assembly. But for this Blogger's money, nothing tops the latest addition to Miguel's family: eight-week old Tilla, a yellow lab pup. Hopi and she have not yet been properly introduced!