Dream last nightAnother school dream. They have been constant. In this one I was in a graduate school program. They were holding a secret Santa event. The lady I got for my secret Santa was very high up in the academic hierarchy and known for being particular and... See More »
Joke📣 :::Little johnny is riding his bike when.......a mounted police officer stops him. The police officer tells him : "Hey, that's a nice bike. Did Santa bring that to you?" Little Johnny : "Yeah, he did." Police officer replies "Well next year, tell him to put some reflective panels on it" while... See More »
The Grinch Who Stole ChristmasThat toy you were thinking about getting for the kids for Christmas? Tough luck, the President said you will not be able to afford it. The White House Press Secretary will be working on a new web site, with tips on how draw a facsimile of how the... See More »
From Giorgia Melloni’s FB postAt the end of the funeral ceremony at St. Peter and the procession that accompanied the coffin of Pope Francis along the streets of Rome to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, I would like to emphasize the great effort made and the extraordinary... See More »
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming... See More »
Talking about Sicilian cuisineSicilian cuisine is the style of cooking on the island of Sicily. It shows traces of all cultures that have existed on the island of Sicily over the last two millennia. Although its cuisine has much in common with Italian cuisine, Sicilian food also... See More » (1)
Watching and waiting: customs and ceremonies surrounding death of a pope“Pope Francis has returned to the House of the Father.” Those sad words, read out by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a former Bishop of Dallas, shortly after 10 a.m. local time yesterday morning echoed John Paul II’s final utterance in April 2005: “Allow me... See More »
Faithful begin filing past Pope Francis’s body lying in simple repose he requestedMourners have begun filling St. Peter’s Square to await their turn to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose remains will lie in state inside the basilica for the next three days prior to his funeral Mass on Saturday. In a ceremony steeped... See More »
Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morningThe body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning. The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place on... See More »
Summers at home in SicilySummer in Sicily is a vibrant tapestry of sun-drenched days, balmy evenings, and a palpable sense of joie de vivre. As the Mediterranean sun casts its golden glow over the island, Sicily awakens to a flurry of activity and excitement. From the rugged... See More »
Pope Francis Dead at 88From the Wikipedia: Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; 17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until his death. He was the first pope from the Society... See More » (1)
Goal for 2025 winterSanta Fe getaway. I wanna see New Mexico snow. 🥰 Hotel and sightseeing in Santa Fe, then day trip to Albuquerque, then hit Chaco Canyon on the way back to Arizona.
How is Easter celebrated in Italy? 🇮🇹Easter is observed in Italy with a week of processions and rituals, followed by feasting and celebrations on Sunday and the holiday of La Pasquetta, or little Easter, on Monday. Solemn processions often include special statues of the Madonna and... See More » (1)
WTH . . . US factories are closing because Mexican robots work cheaper than US robots?CNN (link below) says that America’s angst over lost assembly line jobs is misdirected. They admit that while It’s true that millions of factory jobs no longer exist, this is simply “bad timing”. The real problem is . . . robots. According to Jaso... See More » (1)
Why does the commemoration of tragedies often become politically charged, especially between countries with difficult histories?Do tariffs really "bring jobs back" like politicians promise, or is that a myth? Can you recall a specific case where your opinion changed after learning about it at the Supreme Court level through judicial review? Why has Santa Marta become a... See More »
Finally... I PROVED to you, that IAM, a terrorist! I remembered how to CONvert BINARY into DECIMAL, MY high SCHOOL is ASTONISHEDThat I remembered anything at ALL. Now THAT dropping JAW discovery dropping is why most piss drunken fools might believe in Santa Clause.
Cano De Cali - Mi Santa MuerteGodmother, you know I'm taking you here My holy death for you' I have your altar Your watchful prayers cannot be missed I never walk alone, she is always by my side My white girl, for you' a great devotion And the offerings I give you are from the... See More » (1)
The mayonnaise loopAs is fairly normal for me, I am experiencing a ridiculous but annoying abnormality. They won’t bring me mayonnaise. You may think mayo is gross and that’s fine. I like it. Three separate times I ordered it from Walmart and all went as usual until... See More »
20 Years of God of War The gaming character that became a phenomenon as well as a philosophy. Infinite Respect for Kratos and Santa Monica Studio!🙇♂🎮😇 Thank You for 20 Years of God of War - A Tribute to Kratos | PS5, PS4 & PC Games (1)
Wisconsin Worship{ "is_ranking_enabled": true, "user_text": "Capital punishment must be abolished. The state doesn't dictate life.", "headline": "Chris Watts Keeps Bible & Photo of Slain Family in Cell, Source Says: 'Nothing to Do but... See More » (1)
Central tenet important to me.https://www.yahoo.com/news/pink-triangle-nazi-symbol-became-060004802.html Update: I realize people may not know how the triangle was appropriated by the LGBTQ+ communities which is a good thing. I'm just posting this because it says live... See More » (1)
Dispelling the Myth of the Boris Karloff-Bela Lugosi "Rivalry"It has always infuriated me when I see people posting quotes attributed to actor Bela Lugosi, in the film Ed Wood. Yes, I know the film about Ed Wood is supposed to not be taken seriously, and takes liberty with actual facts in many instances, I just... See More »
