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March 28, 2005

Magpies!

From Michelle, being just a bit superstitious...

Yes, I know it's silly to be superstitious but what can I say? It's a hard habit to break years of being indoctrinated by folklore.

When I spill salt I always throw a bit over each shoulder with the corresponding opposite hand (to cover all bases). I never walk under ladders. And, of course, when I see a solitary magpie (which is supposed to bring sorrow) I always take my friend Lyn's advice to avoid bringing disaster on me and mine...

I say "Hello Mr Magpie, how's your wife?" Even if the magpie is female (because the difference between a male and female magpie is hard to spot).

I have no idea if it works, but it makes me feel better to say it!

Here's that poem about magpies:

One for sorrow,
Two for joy,
Three for a girl
And four for a boy,
Five for silver
And six for gold,
Seven for a secret never to be told...

By the way, a pair of magpies are building a nest in the tree just a few yards from my balcony. I am pinning my hopes on them having either 3 or 4 babies so that they total five or six (see above poem for reasons why).!

I'll keep you posted on my luck (and the baby birds).

Michelle :-)

Posted by Michelle at 1:01 PM