Blessing the Animals A Surviving Medieval Rite in Latin Lands
The article describes the enduring practice of blessing animals in Latin countries, notably Mexico and Spain. It highlights variations in ceremony, timing, and participating animals, from grand parades to simple blessings, with pets and livestock brought to or near churches.
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France
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Mexico
St. Hubert
Nung
Clarence King and the mine rumor in the West
The anecdote recalls Clarence King being sent to inspect a far West mine after an owner reported a wild rumor of a large "horse" vein. King’s telegram reply framed the issue, declaring the vein had yielded a "perfect livery stable" of horse. The tale appears in Youth's Companion through a miner’s metaphor about worthless rock and ore.
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Chicago News
Clarence King
King
Whacks and What They Mean When Old Mother Nature
A reflective, rhythmic piece on nature’s blows and human response. It muses on acknowledging hardships, saying thanks, and reassessing actions to restore balance in life and place.