tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post6276735952000605266..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Friday the 13th, a Curse or a Blessing?Debbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-64052201745411376502013-10-08T23:35:10.372-04:002013-10-08T23:35:10.372-04:00It is amazing to me how superstitious people can b...It is amazing to me how superstitious people can be about a silly number! I've had so many good things happen to me on a Friday the 13th: got a raise, got a promotion, won something in a drawing, or chose a seat or a lunch tray that had a special prize on the bottom, and the list goes on! I think the only "unlucky" thing to happen to me on a Friday 13th was in 6th grade when I got sent home with the chickenpox and I wasn't too terribly upset about missing a few days of Jr High!! kam110476https://www.blogger.com/profile/01693696612437738986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-67895077261719169292013-10-06T16:14:15.528-04:002013-10-06T16:14:15.528-04:00Absolutely! Maybe that's why it never bothered...Absolutely! Maybe that's why it never bothered me. When I worked at Hardee's I requested my clock number to be 13. lol I never forgot my number!Sally Shupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200001671203495990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12642569558249895302013-10-05T23:59:32.857-04:002013-10-05T23:59:32.857-04:00Hi Lena. My first child was born on Friday the 13t...Hi Lena. My first child was born on Friday the 13th, Good Friday that year. She was 13 days early. She weighed 6 lbs 13 ounces and there are 13 letters in her name...using her most commonly used nickname and last name. and now as a married woman there are 13 letters in her name using her real first name and her new last name. And she's been one of the luckiest things that ever happened to me. Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-58528014254174887142013-10-05T23:32:32.567-04:002013-10-05T23:32:32.567-04:00I didn't know half of this, Lena. Interesting ...I didn't know half of this, Lena. Interesting post!Vickie McDonoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698966142886006577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-8167252576409793482013-10-05T20:51:46.928-04:002013-10-05T20:51:46.928-04:00Thanks for the interesting post, Lena, lot of new ...Thanks for the interesting post, Lena, lot of new 13 info for me - although, I have never given any thought to Fri. the 13th. Superstition is just that - superstition! bontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852536941656729576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-56427633403324497122013-10-05T18:52:02.411-04:002013-10-05T18:52:02.411-04:00That's so true, Sharon.That's so true, Sharon.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-6643649197980112942013-10-05T18:51:24.398-04:002013-10-05T18:51:24.398-04:00We are all blessings in our own way.We are all blessings in our own way.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-54775796098244714152013-10-05T18:50:41.882-04:002013-10-05T18:50:41.882-04:00A surprise Sweet 16 Birthday party. I love that,A surprise Sweet 16 Birthday party. I love that,Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-60944713631496616852013-10-05T18:49:37.374-04:002013-10-05T18:49:37.374-04:00And I'm so glad that's the way I live, Mar...And I'm so glad that's the way I live, Margaret.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-66902365957569259152013-10-05T18:48:57.292-04:002013-10-05T18:48:57.292-04:00Thanks for sharing that with us.Thanks for sharing that with us.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-31448995420350683452013-10-05T17:25:36.124-04:002013-10-05T17:25:36.124-04:00Did not know there were sooooo many 13's in ou...Did not know there were sooooo many 13's in our lives. An interesting concept and I don't get negative with Friday, 13th- just like any other day full of surprises for all of us. sharon, casharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-43611492811388781602013-10-05T17:13:57.881-04:002013-10-05T17:13:57.881-04:00My daughter was born on Oct 13th, which is coming ...My daughter was born on Oct 13th, which is coming up next week. She has always loved the number, and wanted to be #13 on her volleyball team in high school. She's also #13 in our church choir. She's certainly been a blessing to our family!Donna Reimel Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303286410284389719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-71585460504715909002013-10-05T16:45:08.209-04:002013-10-05T16:45:08.209-04:00My birthday is also on the 13th (as is one of my d...My birthday is also on the 13th (as is one of my daughter's). I was not born on a Friday, however, I have had two birthdays that I can recall off the top of my head that were on Friday the 13th and both were wonderful birthdays. One was a surprise Sweet 16 party. I definitely like Friday the 13th!<br />Brittany McEuenBrittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329879272795970460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-84062792529432048162013-10-05T14:28:16.906-04:002013-10-05T14:28:16.906-04:00Hi Lena, loved your post. Looking at things throu...Hi Lena, loved your post. Looking at things through God's eyes can sure make a difference in how we see the world.Margaret Brownleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083440011924979594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-64775965596713102702013-10-05T13:48:23.739-04:002013-10-05T13:48:23.739-04:00My oldest daughter was married on a FRI. 13th in ...My oldest daughter was married on a FRI. 13th in 1971. I've heard her say to many that it was a very lucky day for them.They were married for 4 1/2 yrs, before he passed away suddenly a yr. ago AUG, My mom worried a lot on those days. I really don't remember very many things happening on that day that wasn't normal. Enjoyed the article.<br /> MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)commaudemaxine@gmail.co,https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612461543816484090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-35891156512635230682013-10-05T11:44:52.968-04:002013-10-05T11:44:52.968-04:00Yes, and I look forward to seeing you later today....Yes, and I look forward to seeing you later today.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-20457564769059744422013-10-05T11:44:31.752-04:002013-10-05T11:44:31.752-04:00Good for you, Melanie.Good for you, Melanie.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-84795225038403130472013-10-05T11:44:08.771-04:002013-10-05T11:44:08.771-04:00That is so true, Martha.That is so true, Martha.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-61203513150542562482013-10-05T11:43:36.231-04:002013-10-05T11:43:36.231-04:00Good for you, Sally. I'm so glad you didn'...Good for you, Sally. I'm so glad you didn't fall under the spell of the 13th being unlucky. I actually don't believe in luck, I believe in the blessings of God.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-65689422155582903882013-10-05T11:42:32.692-04:002013-10-05T11:42:32.692-04:00There are a number of buildings that don't hav...There are a number of buildings that don't have a 13th floor. They just skip the number and go to the 14th. Very silly to me.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33603422318101106672013-10-05T10:43:56.925-04:002013-10-05T10:43:56.925-04:00Great post, Lena! I agree that the 13th is anothe...Great post, Lena! I agree that the 13th is another wonderful day that God has blessed us with!!Britney Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972950656114757798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12959673985757518462013-10-05T09:35:51.703-04:002013-10-05T09:35:51.703-04:00I love your post! All of the facts dealing with t...I love your post! All of the facts dealing with the number 13 are quite interesting. I guess I tend to think that Friday, the 13th, is a good day just like the rest of them. And if I was born on the 13th of the month, I would sure love that number no matter what day of the week it fell on. Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-36011198875264799082013-10-05T08:24:19.131-04:002013-10-05T08:24:19.131-04:00Nothing special has happened on a Friday the 13th,...Nothing special has happened on a Friday the 13th, but Robert Mikell's birthday is October 13 and of course we've had a few Fridays for his birthday parties and they were fun. He doesn't consider it an unlucky day. I have noticed that most high rise hotels don't have a 13th floor. Some do, but I think it's funny that so many don't. <br /><br />It's interesting to see the origin of the superstition of it being bad luck and how long it's been around. I'm like you, It's just another day, and God's blessings come no matter what day of the month it is. :) Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-5125128777704592902013-10-05T08:20:00.891-04:002013-10-05T08:20:00.891-04:00I loved the historical aspects of the number 13. T...I loved the historical aspects of the number 13. Thanks for sharing! I've always liked the number 13, even though others tended to stay away from it. <br />tscmshupe [at] pemtel [dot] net Sally Shupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200001671203495990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-27819209772171535832013-10-05T07:47:03.639-04:002013-10-05T07:47:03.639-04:00I had to smile because we stayed at a very nice re...I had to smile because we stayed at a very nice resort for my husband's conference and they omitted the 13th floor. Well sort of. They named it the 14th floor. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.com