Category Archives: Lighter fare

“the terrible, satanic beef devil”

With a tip of the biretta to Against The Grain I point your prurient fascination for the insane to this great moment in American history. There is a story on Bad Mouth – and be aware that that site isn’t … Read More

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Homer bombed.

Sometimes Homer – or vice Homer – the spell-checker nods. This was in a parish bulletin in Arkansas.  The parish priest laudably is worried about his flock and wanted them to have, it seems, a civil defense drill. Duck and … Read More

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More on the Etymology of Kumbaya

From the Laudator: More on the Etymology of Kumbaya Eric Thomson writes: I found Michael Cervesarius’ Isidorian conjecture on the etymology of Kumbaya (LTA, May 31st) wholly convincing. Now I know why I need a drink every time I overhear … Read More

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Feet

From 17-18 June in England there was an “Invocation Weekend“. Here is a shot that causes, at least caused me, a double-take. His Hermeneuticalness has more on the event.

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The Feeder Feed: some Orioles and a not-Oriole

Just a couple shots. The young Orioles are still around. They fight over the grape jelly. You lookin’ at me? Really blue.

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Lose the bear.

Another view.

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Benedictus qui pipiavit in nomine Domini

It isn’t very often that you see a Pope send a tweet. Latin for “tweet” is pipio, -are.  A “tweet” is a pipiatio. [wp_youtube]tty87WDBukk[/wp_youtube] And this… [wp_youtube]tC8s44MRGVA[/wp_youtube]

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Bp. Trautman is now 75 years old.

His Excellency Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman has attained the distinguished age of 75 years. In accordance with the Code of Canon Law, he has submitted his letter of resignation.  When his resignation will be accepted is a matter for … Read More

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Hats on to the Holy Father

A couple fun views of the Holy Father from today’s Wednesday Audience. The first one calls for some caption. This one speaks for itself.

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QUAERITUR: Who is bishop of the Moon?

Under the recent entry about titular sees, the question arose about which bishop would have jurisdiction over the Moon. I think there are conflicting claims.  I heard once that Rome itself had jurisdiction. However, there is another claim. Sometimes it … Read More

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