HAPPY FRY...day the 13th!

Okay so it's Friday the 13th...that's not all bad...right?

I had a girlfriend tell me she thinks it's a lucky day...

But I'm betting no Paraskevidekatriaphobics would agree with her. Anyone with this condition has an irrational fear of . . . yep, you guessed it...today! Friday the 13th!

Some people won't even go to work or eat in a restaurant on this day. It is estimated that 8% of the U.S. population suffer from some degree of this affliction.

I read one British study that found there are more accidents on Friday the 13th than any other "normal" Friday and that your chances of being in a vehicular accident are increased by 52% just by the date on the calendar. Perhaps it's because those Paraskevidekatriaphobics, that weren't able to stay home today, over-reacted or were so jittery that they cause the increase in accidents. So don't let fear fry your brain...don't be insane. It's just another day and TGIF!

But how 'bout you? Are you or aren't you...a Paraskevidekatriaphobic?

Kim Contrary

Mary, Mary quite contrary...
how does your garden grow?

With Hollyhocks...of deep dark red
And pastel pinks that fill your head

Scents that swirl and tease your mind
beauty like this is hard to find

In my garden flowers touch the sky
Fairies hide here - I cannot lie

Just look how tall they've grown by me
Scroll on down to look and see . . .

My hubby is 6'4" - need I say anything more?

These purple "balloon" flowers pop into stars
This is the garden of Kim and Lars ;D

Word for Wednesday

Word of the Day: Pintervention

Do you know what it means?

It's when an intervention is needed to get someone off of Pinterest.

And I know what that's like because I can get lost for hours Pinning pictures to my boards.

If you don't believe me that this is a "real" word, check out the Urban Dictionary here

The Day After the Marathon

Hamlet in the Lone Pine Cemetery

Dark and creepy. . . that's the way I like things so going to see the story of the Prince of Denmark at the Lone Pine Cemetery sounded like a fun way to spend a Friday night.

The Portland Actors Ensemble performed and watching the Ghost of the King of Denmark wander the graveyard was a fascinating way to watch the sun go down on Friday. This beautiful crypt was where I first saw the Ghost appear. He wandered through the gravestones making a most dramatic appearance to his son - Hamlet.

And the story just got more interesting from there. There was an actual dual with real swords. I don't think I've ever seen a real sword fight. My son said that was no big deal - because he fences - but hearing the metal clash against metal in the dimming light of an eerie setting like a cemetery was enough to give me a few thrills and chills. 

And, the performance was free and, if you'd like to see it, the next showing is July 8, at 6:00 pm 39250 Pioneer Blvd, behind City Hall Plus an Encore Performance! Portland Outdoor Shakespeare Festival, July 21, at 7:00 pm Hosted by Post5 Theatre, 850 NE 81st Ave., Portland *ASL Interpreted performance.

Arsenic and Old Lace

Cary Grant was wonderful in the dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace back in 1944 and now my hubby will be playing the part of Johnathan, the serial killing lunatic brother to Cary Grant's character in a local production of the show.

The play will be performed August 17-18 and 24-25. So, if you're wanting to see a humorous production and about a serial killing family, you'll want to check this out.

I'll post more as the production gets closer.

THOUGHT FOR THURSDAY

Have you ever heard a word and wondered...what does that mean?

Well, here's one for you...NOSH...what does it mean?

Do you know, will you play...

Scroll down to find the answer



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"nosh" 1957, from Yiddish nashn "nibble," or "to snack on"