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August 8, 2006

Volume 123, Issue #16

Lectionary

Whose casserole? John 6:51-58

When my daughter was in grade school, her teacher included a unit on table manners. The rule that amused me was, “When served food, you should never ask, ‘What is this?’” I don’t think I’ve asked that question aloud, but I’ve certainly thought it, especially at potlucks.

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