Did not realize it is Ash Wednesday until I saw the President on tv.

[DURHAM D]

I think it is sort of cool. He is the real deal, unlike all those end-timer Republicans.

[FakeNoose]

1. The meaning of the ashes (for Catholics)

The priest makes a cross with ashes on the forehead and says, "Remember o man that thou art dust, and into dust thou shalt return." Usually good Catholics will wear those ashes for the day before washing them off.

[zeusdogmom]

2. Good Lutherans and Episcopalians, too

[lastlib]

3. WOW! I just moved a little cabinet in the corner.....

...and SOMEBODY has been living in my house!

[rurallib]

4. Mrs. Lib asked me if Biden fell down

I reminded her it was Ash Wednesday - I am a recovering catholic.

[localroger]

5. Kinda hard to miss here in NOLA

since yesterday was Mardi Gras and everything was shut down and today everyone has a hangover.