Saint Martin: The Patron Saint of Pigeons and Loafers TL;DR: Saint Martin is the patron saint of pigeons, loafers, and any other bird that hangs out on the street and pretends to be working. He lived a life of poverty and charity, but ironically has been commemorated with a huge statue in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a…
Saint Martin: The Patron Saint of Sarcasm and Silliness TL;DR: Saint Martin was a 4th-century bishop who became the patron saint of Kansas for reasons that are as murky as the history of Saint Martin himself. This article dives into the amusing, confusing, and downright absurd story of Saint Martin, offering a snarky take on…
Saint Martin: The Holiest of Hoaxes TL;DR: Saint Martin was a fourth-century Roman soldier who is known for cutting his cloak in half to share with a beggar. He is the patron saint of beggars, tailors, and geese. Martin the Magnificent: A Paragon of Piety Saint Martin was born in Pannonia, a Roman province in…
Father Time: The Real Deal in Kentucky TL;DR: Father Time, the patron saint of dad jokes and timekeeping, has been spotted in Kentucky, dispensing wisdom and snark in equal measure. With his trusty hourglass and penchant for bad puns, Father Time is the go-to guy for all things time-related, from aging gracefully to timing your…