Science lesson for the day?

The baking temperature of apple muffins is
roughly the same as the flashpoint of oak.

Of course, the other lesson might be "When something smells odd, get off the couch and investigate."
Any lessons about flaming things in ovens apply here as well.

Dad's bedtime story...

Embracing our obvious ethnic heritage

Adopted sister Lucy isn't quite moved by the serenade...

Hey, there is no "i" in "mariachi". Oh, wait...

Excuse me, sir - do you know "Hey there, Delilah"?

Theft at Archbishop Neinstedt's Home

An overnight burglary at the St. Paul residence of new Archbishop John Nienstedt netted the thief or thieves the gem- and precious-metal-laden rings and crosses worn by bishops throughout the 150-year-plus history of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, a church official said Monday.

"These things are historically and reverentially irreplaceable," said Dennis McGrath, spokesman for the archdiocese. "They're beyond value."

Believed to be missing, as well, are rosaries and a small safe. "It's like a historical treasure trove, if you will," McGrath said.

(No sign of this story at all in the Pioneer Press)

Happy half-birthday Jenni

This one's for you.

Even if I could make this stuff up, I wouldn't

All About Dung
Monday on the History Channel.
Join host Monty Halls as he investigates the historical, medical, scientific and evolutionary importance of poop on an excremental safari guaranteed to fascinate even the most squeamish of viewers.

Lowlights include:

• climb a 100-foot mountain of bat guano
• view housewarming rituals using sacred cow dung
• drink coffee made from poop

I didn't think it was possible, but I now like TV even less than before.

(and I wouldn't be surprised to see "someone" post a review on the Shrine sometime later Monday or early Tuesday morning.)