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  "Stepping under a ladder on Friday 13th whilst clutching a horseshoe the right way up is a great way of starting off Defy Superstition Day. From throwing salt over your shoulder if you spill some to worrying about black cats, the world is full of superstitions. Defy Superstition Day gives you the chance to let your rational mind overcome these strange dictates to prove once and for all that a solo magpie or treading on cracks in the pavement have no influence on your life. You may wish to celebrate by holding a “Defy Superstition” party. Guests must, of course, wear red and white together, have dinner around a table set for thirteen and all put umbrellas up whilst indoors. Otherwise, why not challenge yourself to see how many superstitions you can break in an hour? A great opportunity to face your fears, Defy Superstition Day is always worth celebrating." (From the Days of the Year site) I knock on wood, stay away from the number 13, only pick up a penny on t

Miles sitting next to his best friend. At my grandson's 2nd birthday party Laurissa announced she was pregnant and due in April!  It was such a happy surprise.  She doesn't know if it will be a girl or boy.

Is this the future?  I hope not.

Click here to listen Does anyone know the title and composer? On the web no one seems to know.  It's not Golden Dragon.  A few people called the corporate office but they had no idea.  It's a mystery. I've heard it was created specifically for large corporations with no name and no credit given to the composer. CVS, the drugstore chain, uses it as their on-hold music. Here's someone on the piano playing it:

These are my photos of the Jimsonweed growing in a pot that had Marigolds. It planted itself again this year.  They call it a weed because it has a strange odor. I think the plant is beautiful. Here you can see one of the Marigolds underneath the plant. Some Common Names