Grab bag: Religious freedom Mayor Bloomberg Stands Up For Mosque Read Bloomberg’s speech. Don’t read the comments (I weep for my countrymen). (tags: religion freedom) Mashed Parsnips | Nose To Tail At Home I think I’ve found a new candidate vegetable for Thanksgiving dinner. (tags: cucina recipes) Are you a Gleek? « Virginia Historical Society’s Blog It’s always fun studying the history of other glee clubs. (tags: gleeclub)