SONGS in my head today: Gloria, the live version of Stay (Faraway, So Close) from the Walk On single, Zooropa, and all other kinds of U2ness.

SAINT of the day St. Margaret of Clitherow, martyred in the most harrowing circumstances on March 25 1586 for sheltering priests. Born in Middleton in 1555 and a mother of two. May the memory of her example long be treasured.

LINE OF THE DAY : Sr. Andrew AGUECHEEK:" An I thought that, I'd forswear it..." (Twelfth night Act I Scene III)

RACCOMMANDAZIONI
smear test pizzas n.
Budget supermarket pizza on which the toppings have been kept to a minimum for reasons of economy. [from the profanisaurus]