Ciao Cristiano, Ciao Portugal

Portugal was eliminated by Germany 3-2 which means we won't be seeing anymore of Cristiano. :(,

Unshrouding the Shroud

Have you heard? Pope Benedict XVI announced earlier this month that there will be a new public exhibition of the Shroud of Turin (the Vatican owns it) in the spring of 2010. How exciting is that? I've been waiting forever to see it and now finally, I can. Originally the shroud was scheduled to be shown until 2025 but the Bishop of Turin requested permission to show it fifteen years early. The shroud, encased in a climate-controlled glass case, is believed by many to be the linen cloth placed on Jesus Christ at the time of his burial and that his image was recorded on its fibers at the time of his resurrection. Opinions among scientists vary, the Vatican remains neutral on the issue. I think it's a matter of faith. What do you believe?

EURO2008 - Are You Watching?

So far I've only had the chance to watch Germany vs. Poland and Italy vs. Netherlands. Good matches. If you're like me, and can't watch every match, the tournament browser I've added at the bottom of the page is a great place for keeping up with the scores.

Catharina & Cornelis Wall Lights

If you haven't visited Nicolette Brunklaus' website, you're missing out on some wonderful designs based out of Amsterdam. www.brunklaus.nl
I fell in love with these wonderful wall lights. Imagine these lit up in a dark hallway at night, emitting a beautiful but eerie glow! Available in gray, black or white.