As if we need further proof that the world is full of contradiction, today is significant in four completely different ways.
It is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent and a day traditionally given over to fasting and mortification of the flesh.
It is also National Clam Chowder Day, celebrating a well-known comfort food, designed to warm and sustain the flesh.
Also in the warm-and-fuzzy department, some bright spark decided that Feb 25th will be National Cuddle Day this year.
And back on the dark side, it's also Pistol Patent Day--a celebration of Samuel Colt's intellectual property rights on an instrument of death. His 1836 patent No. 138 guaranteed Colt ownership of a pistol design with a six-chambered revolving cylinder full of bullets.
So what is the common ground between these four celebrations? Beats us. We'll just wish you a happy day of mortifying the flesh, warming it, pressing it against someone else's, and pumping it full of lead.
How's that for a cheery greeting?
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