Actually I am Polish and Slovak, but that's ok. I figure most people do not know one Eastern European country from another. Although I' m of the improper heritage, I think my meatballs were pretty good.

I was terribly saddened by the passing of Pope John Paul. He was truly a great man and so few of those walk the earth. I would hate to be the next Pope-it will be hard to top John Paul. I have already heard that he might become John Paul the Great. Although, I'm not sure how this title gets conferred.

I have seen some of the reporting about the odds on favorite for the next pope. I really do not care who is chosen next--another Pole or Eastern European would be nice, but that would be a miracle. However, while viewing those supposedly in contention it caught my eye that one of these holy men was very short in stature. Indeed, he appeared close to midget. Now, I'm fairly devout, but a midget pope would be a faith challenge for me.