Tag Archives: luck

Good Timing

Posted on April 27, 2022 by swabby429

While performing the monthly underhood inspection of the ol’ Camry this past weekend, I realized that I’ve never had to adjust the engine timing on my cars since I sold the Honda way back when. I don’t even remember when … Continue reading →

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Lucky Stars

Posted on January 9, 2021 by swabby429

Don’t we all harbor a little bit of superstition in the recesses of our minds? I’m guessing that the most skeptical person on Earth has let himself/herself feel lucky at some point in life. I posit that it’s nearly impossible … Continue reading →

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Weigh Your Luck

Posted on April 23, 2019 by swabby429

If you converse with people who have had many successes in life, you’ll usually hear something like, “Luck has nothing to do with it, it’s all about hard work and preparation.” My friend Andy, who likes to visit casinos, basically … Continue reading →

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A Pillow On Your Refrigerator

Posted on May 29, 2018 by swabby429

Supposedly placing a pillow on top of your refrigerator today will bring good luck to your family for a year. My friend José emailed me with this little tidbit as a little joke saying I should try it.  Of course, … Continue reading →

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Chance

Posted on November 29, 2016 by swabby429

On Thanksgiving last year, I took a calculated risk and drove the ol’ Camry through a moderate snow storm in order to celebrate the holiday with my sister. The further I drove, the weather conditions became more severe. Before long, … Continue reading →

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Lucky

Posted on September 24, 2016 by swabby429

Yesterday, I lost my footing on one of the two steps leading to a landing which leads to basement stairs and to the back door of my house. I instinctively reacted by swinging my left arm to brace a fall.  … Continue reading →

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Bad Luck

Posted on December 28, 2014 by swabby429

The Fisher family was cursed with constant bad luck.  That’s what dad used to tell our family, when I was still a boy. From time to time, he’d announce the latest misfortune to happen to the Fishers.  There were small … Continue reading →

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