You know there's a recession on when Dunnes have a massive display of Shredded Wheat at 2 euro a box at the front door.

And you know it's become a depression when you find ten boxes of Shredded Wheat in your utility room!
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Did you count the Virgin's hands in the icon?  Interesting I thought - the explanation is below:

The renowned writer and Church poet, Saint John Damascene, served at the court of the caliph in his youth and was the ruler of the city of Damascus. A native of Syria, he...
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