Went to Target over lunch and saw someone with ashes on their face. Took me a few ticks to remember it was Ash Wednesday.

Oh they had local Priests at the Train Station doing "Drive By" ashes for folks.

My goodness - gone are the days of being forced to sit through a full mass for that privilege!
"I survived Ash Wed. Mass 2019!". Nope "I had a drive by Ashing at the train depot.".

That is some downright strangeness right there?

My parents are wearing theirs. My dad wanted to keep it on longer as it might have more effect, whatever that is

You mean it doesn't have anything to do with Harry Potter?

Grocery store - didn't I warn all you and forget to tag the roommate! I grabbed her just in the nick of time.

Person looked like they'd been smited with a campfire log!

They are expressing their acknowledgment that they are merely mortal sinners in need of redemption, which will be celebrated at Easter.

I attended a catholic college and always had the urge to tell them they had a little something on their face.