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The Thirteenth

If the thirteenth’s on Friday, As it is today, Don’t allow a black cat To walk into your way. Keep umbrellas shut tight Until you are outside And if ladders are near, Caution must be applied. Toss some salt past your shoulder, But only the left And if you break a mirror, You should be bereft. For this date is unlucky To those who believe In these strange superstitions And the hype they receive.

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Date: 9/15/2024 10:54:00 AM
Good one, Ilene. Maybe it's all just "bad press". I'm not really superstitious, but I still tend not to do very much on a Friday the 13th.
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Date: 9/15/2024 4:05:00 AM
All of which I have cast to the wind of ignorance and happy indifference! / Maurice
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