I wonder if those schools were more prevalent in that time period? Poking around the interwebs seems to imply that "minor seminaries" (oy) had their heyday between 1920s-1960s or so— in the US at least. Vatican II made them wane in popularity, but there are new ones being built— probably due to conservative backlash…

There's a book called "The Girls that Went Away" about Magdalene houses and other homes for pregnant girls— came out a few years ago. Excellent reading.

There were high school seminaries that were preparation for the priesthood up until the late 60s— so students were groomed for the priesthood during high school. (There are still "seminary high schools", but students aren't expected to make a choice for the priesthood during those years). Modern priests, certainly…

There is also a theory that the rampant amount of paedophilia within the priesthood is due to priests being groomed from a very young age to be priests— taken out of a normal social setting and put into a seminary, instead of having normal childhood experiences. Some priests' sexuality was suspended, essentially, to…

This is awesome— I love Melissa McCarthy and love how well she comes across in this interview. (I also like that my husband has a thing for her and actually wants to see Bridesmaids.)

that is so interesting. I wonder why?

if he'd spraypainted, I'd get it. But paper letters and tape? Make him take it down and we're done.

"Please don't buy used. It could have been twattified!"

she's kind of controversial in blog circles— particularly regarding her BlogHer ad revenue.

re: La Decollette: or, you could sleep on your stomach. Free!

I'm a sucker for them. "Ooh! I never knew I needed rubberbands for my bra straps!"

I love the fact that Cincinnatians have to clarify these things: Versailles, Milan, Florence... am I missing any?

Yes. Different texture (we use coconut oil, they use something else) and a little richer. It kind of pours out of the container while US nutella is more like peanut butter in consistency.

Ha! I think he was watching some PBS show. But he'll sing along with the CD-set infomercials at times too. :P

Agreed. That's also how Bob Huggins used to recruit. I think they both just parked outside with a list of recent arrests. "hey, kid.."

True, true. It just seemed sort of odd, being Easter and all.

we always bring back two jars from europe whenever we go. I always insist I'm going to use it to make amazing desserts once we're back home. 99.9% of it is eaten directly off of the spoon. oops.

My husband is upstairs watching TV while I search Jez. He's listening to Gospel... and singing along. We're atheists. I worry.

This is how we're making Ohio cool. That's what Kasich wants!

I think this woman has done this multiple times. I swear I heard this one before in a nearby neighborhood...