*sigh* I'm loosing my touch. (Warning: Hi-jacked by Em)

[Tanichca]

Yep, the last (and first, apparently) pope to abdicate was Pope Saint Celestine the fifth, in 1294. 2000 years of popes, and only one other pope who walked away.

 

[sourland]

"Senior citizens' discount" - got to be some benefits to this aging process even if he doesn't deserve it yet. Tell him that I said, "Living with

lady only makes you appear old."

When talking to strangers, I frequently ask, "Now, look at her and then look at me.(Remove hat showing graying/balding head) Who has had the easier part of this relationship?" Most don't know how to deal with this. After we move on, the Princess will generally say, "Can't you come up with anything new?

" Why bother? I'm still having fun with that line.

 

[eenie114]

Well, it might have been the only thing that got that guy out of my head... this is big news! The Catholic community is buzzing like 2 billion bees!

But... we WANT that guy to be in your head. He has red hair!

I can only imagine. And there's a lot of you, so... *Gets out earplugs to drown the sheer noise of it all*

 

[Tanichca]

Well, it might have been the only thing that got that guy out of my head... this is big news! The Catholic community is buzzing like 2 billion bees!

But... we WANT that guy to be in your head. He has red hair!

I can only imagine. And there's a lot of you, so... *Gets out earplugs to drown the sheer noise of it all*

True, that. Even if I won't meet him for a long, long time. :/

 

[Orpingtons4U]

I guess I'm the only pentecostal on this thread

 

[sourland]

I guess I'm the only pentecostal on this thread

strange observation that. How does one reach such a conclusion? Perhaps I am the only defrocked Dutch Reformed Protestant?

 

[Tanichca]

I guess I'm the only pentecostal on this thread

Maybe you are, and maybe you aren't. Am I the only Catholic? Is bobelot the only martian? No idea. But I am very excited!

 

[EmtheFishLady]

It's impolite to talk religion, poliltics, and dogs. You never know who you'll offend. I of course discuss all three, generally in the same conversation.

 

[Wisher1000]

I am a Southern Baptist, can I get an AMEN!? and pass the fried chicken.....

 

[Tanichca]

I am a Southern Baptist, can I get an AMEN!? and pass the fried chicken.....

I'll amen anything for fried chicken!