February 22, 2012

Bring on the Awkward Ash Wednesday Debate

Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief

"You've got something on your forehead."

Every year on Ash Wednesday it's how the awkward conversation begins.  A well meaning co-worker points out a black smudge on someone's forehead, not knowing it's supposed to be there.

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TAGGED: Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, election 2012, Ash Wednesday

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