Many Sicilian churches have shrines to Padre Pio, the 19th century saint whose hands, feet and side were said to bear the wounds of the crucified Christ. Note the strong resemblance to T. Casey Beecher, the inspiration for the TCB Memorial Hearts Tournament. Turn over the holy card of the Virgin and, guess what, she becomes the Queen of Spades.
This blog serves the Loose Chippings Cycle Club and friends with photos, information and comment about rides in exotic places. The Chippings, old coots from the Pacific Northwest, have cycled in Ireland, Uruguay, the Czech Republic, the Oregon coast and -- get this -- Whidbey Island!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Padre Pio and Boss Beech
Many Sicilian churches have shrines to Padre Pio, the 19th century saint whose hands, feet and side were said to bear the wounds of the crucified Christ. Note the strong resemblance to T. Casey Beecher, the inspiration for the TCB Memorial Hearts Tournament. Turn over the holy card of the Virgin and, guess what, she becomes the Queen of Spades.
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