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Bad Luck Superstitions

July 12, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Most superstitions had their beginnings a long time ago and are based on ignorance or misunderstandings of science. As far as I can tell, American and European superstitions run along the same lines with minute differences. For example, in America… Read moreBad Luck Superstitions

Life  daily life, life, luck, superstition  Leave a comment

Unlucky Friday the 13th

January 13, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

In Switzerland and everywhere in the world, Friday the 13th is really just a day like any other day. But when bad things happen on that day the suspicion kicks in and you ask yourself why did that happen. Did… Read moreUnlucky Friday the 13th

Life  break-in, daily life, luck  Leave a comment

Collection abc – P is for Philosophy, Penny and Persistence

January 11, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Here is the “P” installment of my abc collection. I choose about three words and write something regarding them trying to relate them to Switzerland or the Swiss or my life in Switzerland. This week’s words start with “p”. “P”… Read moreCollection abc – P is for Philosophy, Penny and Persistence

Alphabet  luck, persistence, philosophy, Switzerland  Leave a comment

Lucky all around – wish me Luck

December 30, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

Sometime in everyone’s life you need or would appreciate a bit of luck, that is universal. Some of the luck-getting traditions are similar some different. Like when we moved into our new home a friend brought us a gift of… Read moreLucky all around – wish me Luck

Holidays  chances, daily life, life, luck, new year, superstition, Switzerland  Leave a comment

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