Daily Rome Shot 1108

The Washing Machine Saga. Continuation…

I’ve made up my mind on a plan of attack, made possible by a few of you kind readers. I write your names down on a card and put it near the machines to remind me to say a prayer for you when I use them. Thank you.

The “head of St. John the Baptist” at S. Silvestro in capite.

Photo by The Great Roman™

Meanwhile, in St. Louis the chessy news is that the Sinquefield Cup has concluded with “Puer” in 1st place. The final standings of the Grand Chess Tour has Puer in 1st, followed by Fabi, MVL and Wesley. MVL finally broke his 25-game streak of draws by beating poor Ding Liren.

Absolutely heartbreaking ? moment for all Ding Liren fans. It’s tough to see him lose the final game of the #SinquefieldCup. We hope he regains his spirits before the Chess Olympiad and the World Chess Championship match! #Grandchesstour #Chess #DingLiren #worldchampion #fide… pic.twitter.com/J0j90mLIeR

— Grand Chess Tour (@GrandChessTour) August 28, 2024

Chess is hard.

Meanwhile, white can force mate in 4.

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One Comment

francophile says:

29 August 2024 at 12:01 PM

The cathedral of Amiens in France also claims to have the head of John the Baptist. Its provenance is well documented but beyond that I know very little.

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