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Over at New Advent<\/a>, Kevin Knight has linked to this neat story<\/a>, about the origins of some of the most familiar and popular Muppet characters. <\/p>\n

But for me, the hidden gem is at the bottom, where the post offers a video from the memorial service for Jim Henson. It’s poignant and charming and sweet and sad. Break out the Kleenex and enjoy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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