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The American website of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest has a story (with pictures!) of last month's celebration of American Thanksgiving at the Institute's seminary near Florence, Italy. As the number of American seminarians grows, this feast becomes a bigger celebration each year, helping the international cadre of future priests learn something about the U.S. and our traditions.

Parenthetically, we've had two of the young men in the picture above over to our house for dinner, and I can vouch that they're solid guys and will, God-willing, someday be good, holy priests.

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Walt Disney's nephew, Roy E. Disney, who was the last member of the Disney family to work for the company and the man who revitalized Disney's animation efforts 20 years ago, has died in Newport Beach at the age of 79 from stomach cancer. Roy Disney served as the conscience of the entertainment giant in his well-publicized battles with then-CEO Michael Eisner. If Disney survives as a family-friendly entertainment company, it will be thanks to Roy Disney's influence.

Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen. (Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace. Amen.)

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Here's an interesting video putting the recent global temperature rise (aka, the "Hockey Stick") in perspective:

H/T the Planet Gore blog at NationalReview.com

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We just got back from our Thanksgiving travels. We started at the Livermore airport, whence we departed with Lisa's Dad for Tehachapi. We spent a very relaxing, enjoyable Thanksgiving with my in-laws in their just-finished home — after 13 years in the small cottage on their property, they were ready for more room.

On Saturday, we drove down to Orange County for my extended family's Christmas party that night. There must have been over 50 people at the party. No inverted family tree here, baby!

After a really nice stay with my cousin Joe, our family was treated to my birthday dinner on Sunday by Joe and my Aunt Betty and Uncle Floyd at the Outback Steakhouse in Laguna Hills. We are becoming quite fond of Outback. The main reason is that they have a gluten-free menu. Many of the items are also dairy-free (or can be made so). These GFCF choices are a real boon for Lisa and Sarah.

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