tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post6313465058551475985..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Superstitious?Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76445260201051922532008-03-15T00:49:00.000-04:002008-03-15T00:49:00.000-04:00Doglady, working on ones jammies is definitely a j...Doglady, working on ones jammies is definitely a job perk, huh? I love your rituals (well, if I were a dude I'd worry about the spaying one, a little) and think it rocks that you have your pen on hand for that awesome contract when it arrives!! How cool that Cassandra and Jeanne had your answer, too, huh?<BR/><BR/>Leave it to the Bandita's to know a little bit about everything!!Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-35884223718790129612008-03-14T22:28:00.000-04:002008-03-14T22:28:00.000-04:00Right. That's the superstition I'd heard before. ...Right. That's the superstition I'd heard before. <BR/><BR/>I never demanded a penny from the dh though, and he never demanded pennies from me. Hmmmm. My dad used to give me knives as well. I never gave him pennies. <BR/><BR/>I've heard this more than once though.<BR/><BR/>OH! I know one thing we adhere to strictly. My husband has a celtic arm band tattoo. The celtic arm band should never be completely joined. There should always be a gap in it. I blow off all the sidewalk crack-ladder-horseshoe-mirror superstitions, but even I adhere to that one about the arm band. I guess I'm more superstitious than I thought. <BR/><BR/>Tawny, this was a really cool subject for a blog!Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41597304974378457482008-03-14T22:12:00.000-04:002008-03-14T22:12:00.000-04:00Doglady and Cassondra, the payment of the penny is...Doglady and Cassondra, the payment of the penny is so that you don't sever the friendship, or that none of the ties between you are cut. The other person essentially "pays" you for the gift of the knife. :> Grins.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47934722575280723832008-03-14T21:31:00.000-04:002008-03-14T21:31:00.000-04:00doglady said:I gave my nephews traditional Creek k...doglady said:<BR/><BR/><I>I gave my nephews traditional Creek knives for Christmas and demanded a penny from each of them in payment because my Mom said so. Anybody know why?</I><BR/><BR/>There's a superstition that giving a knife severs a friendship. Is that it?<BR/><BR/>I don't adhere to that and have given my husband many, many knives as gifts (he and I both love knives and he has given me a lot of nice knives as gifts as well--for one anniversary he asked what I wanted and I said "A Browling three-bladed skinning knife"....not what your typical wife asks for as a gift.)<BR/><BR/>There may be other superstitions surrounding the giving of knives, but I don't know them.<BR/><BR/>Love the prayer for hunting though. We do a form of that as well. When my husband hunted (he doesn't hunt much any more though he's very good at it). Thanking the animal who gave its life so that we might live is an important ritual I think. And great that they're passing the ritual on to their children! It teaches kids the reality of life and death. An important lesson I believe--that life has no reset button.Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-67271625931705070332008-03-14T21:17:00.000-04:002008-03-14T21:17:00.000-04:00Good evening, Banditas! Sorry I am so late to the ...Good evening, Banditas! Sorry I am so late to the party. Had to pick up my bassett/dachshund from the vet. (Don't tell her, but I had her S-P-A-Y-E-D)I am such a spay neuter fanatic that my iguanas have all been spayed or neutered and the horse I owned for over 35 years was a gelding. My brothers joke that it is not a good idea to stand still at my place for fear you might lose something! <BR/><BR/>I had a Cherokee/Creek grandmother and a Welsh grandmother. OF COURSE, I'm superstitious! <BR/><BR/>Tawny, I LOVE the jammies story. I am a big believer in working in my jammies, but I only get to do it on my days off. Wal-Mart objects to my wearing them at work!<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the GR, Christine. He was craving some Aussie sunshine and hospitality. Who can blame him??<BR/><BR/>I have carefully stored the pen Nicola Cornick sent me from the Jane Austen Centre in Bath so that when I finally do get published I can sign my contract with it. Of course it may be completely dried up by that time. Hell, by that time I may be all dried up!<BR/><BR/>I can tell you that singers are very superstitious. We all had our little rituals before we went on stage. One that used to drive the professors and maestros crazy was whenever one of us would enter the Mozarteum main hall, whether for lessons or a performance, we would genuflect and bend a knee to the statue of Mozart that looks over the foyer at the top of the marble staircase. And say "Ave Mozart" when we did. They would yell at us every time and every time we did it. We each had a story about when we didn't and how badly a lesson or performance had gone.<BR/><BR/>I always wear the birthstone ring that was given to my mother when she turned sixteen when I sing. I also wear a silver locket that contains a picture of my dh. It may not be showing, but I wear it on my person. <BR/><BR/>For writing I have to have the little figurine of two goldfinches huddled together that my dh gave me before I left for Austria.<BR/><BR/>My grandmother taught my brothers the Cherokee prayers for hunting. When they kill a deer they say the prayers - praising the deer's courage, acknowledging his sacrifice, and apologizing for killing him. It ends with a thank you for providing for their families. They then make use of every part of the deer. Nothing is thrown away. All of that is supposed to assure them a successful hunting season. In all these years they have never failed to kill a deer. They are teaching my nephews the same prayers and reverence.<BR/><BR/>I gave my nephews traditional Creek knives for Christmas and demanded a penny from each of them in payment because my Mom said so. Anybody know why?dogladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392561174583932552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-78051089594193682992008-03-14T20:39:00.000-04:002008-03-14T20:39:00.000-04:00Christie, the key is finding your oldest, rattiest...Christie, the key is finding your oldest, rattiest, 'do not even think about photographing this moment' jammies. Those are the special ones LOL. And hunches... I'm a HUGE believer in hunches, too! Of course, after reading <BR/><BR/>Fedora - video phone?!?! OMG what a scary thing! You're right, I'm SOOOO glad they haven't taken off ;-)Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-42781847018847426152008-03-14T19:41:00.000-04:002008-03-14T19:41:00.000-04:00Thanks, Tawny! :) I completely spaced that yester...Thanks, Tawny! :) I completely spaced that yesterday was the 13th, but at least it wasn't the right month--whew!<BR/><BR/>Susan, and all of you jammies-wearing special-phone call answerers, aren't we glad that the whole video-phone thing hasn't really taken off? ;)<BR/><BR/>And yes, Susan, I'm with Tawny and Deb--just plan on taking some extra time in the shower that morning. Your DH will probably really enjoy it, too. Although how might that affect your rituals for awaiting future contest results? ;)Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39739659620773394952008-03-14T18:12:00.000-04:002008-03-14T18:12:00.000-04:00Tawny, where I can get a pair of jammies like that...Tawny, where I can get a pair of jammies like that? I need a pair of lucky ones. Maybe my problem is I get up and dressed too quickly. I need to spend more time in my jammies.<BR/><BR/>Gillian, I sooo believe in the law of threes. It happens all the times.<BR/><BR/>Honestly though, I'm not as superstitious as I used to be. I definitely am one who believes in hunches. If I get that feeling I shouldn't do something, I go with it.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-37592373190013483242008-03-14T17:38:00.000-04:002008-03-14T17:38:00.000-04:00One thing that I won't do is put shoes on a table ...<I> One thing that I won't do is put shoes on a table </I><BR/><BR/>Um... well, yeah, I can see not doing that LOL. My stepmom was a clean freak, so the idea of putting shoes on a table makes me cringe a little. I'm with you on the ladder thing, though. <BR/><BR/>ROFL Deb, methinks Susan should try the naked thing. Really really!!Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16196917079111235912008-03-14T17:31:00.000-04:002008-03-14T17:31:00.000-04:00Susan, if nothing else, your dh would have a great...Susan, if nothing else, your dh would have a great morning! He'd probably encourage you to enter LOTS of contests! Hee heeDeb Marlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088536848274738995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81469963031865650882008-03-14T17:27:00.000-04:002008-03-14T17:27:00.000-04:00Eva, isn't it intriguing how little superstitions ...Eva, isn't it intriguing how little superstitions become a part of our culture? Like Jeanne called them, habitual superstitions. <BR/><BR/><I>Okay, now you all are gonna call the men in the white coats aren't you.</I> LOLOLOL Cassandra! I'd say no, although I love your analogy of birthing a story and pregancy cravings!!Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-37513511552562734342008-03-14T17:06:00.000-04:002008-03-14T17:06:00.000-04:00C'mon Susan... aren't you just a leeeetle tempted ...C'mon Susan... aren't you just a leeeetle tempted to be naked the morning of the GH/RITA calls? Just a leeeetle? *beg* I would be. And there is an excellent chance of your phone ringing...you finaled before for a very good reason! <BR/><BR/>Terrio, its a pretty good book. Odd format, but good info ;-) I'm laughing about the umbrella in the house. I don't allow it either, but thats because we are a houseful of klutzes. If there was an open umbrella, someone would fall on it and poke out their eye... guaranteed!Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89074765008959434082008-03-14T16:34:00.000-04:002008-03-14T16:34:00.000-04:00Suz, LOL on the Q word ;-) And on your GH/RITA ri...Suz, LOL on the Q word ;-) And on your GH/RITA ritual, it sounds like a good one! Especially the writing part. <BR/><BR/>Marlene, you do rock those brass balls!! I love the flock of angels, too :-) You definitely deserve them! <BR/><BR/>Anne-Marie, heeheehee, brought another one over to the dark side. ;-) <BR/><BR/>Anna, I have a playlist for each book, too! I don't call that superstition though, more along the lines of, well, hypnosis. I play it while I write, then when its time to revise, do line edits, etc, I play it again and am right back in the mindframe and connected with my characters.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48408410248267892342008-03-14T16:31:00.000-04:002008-03-14T16:31:00.000-04:00Well done Christine I am sure he is going to enjoy...Well done Christine I am sure he is going to enjoy the weather after his training.<BR/><BR/>Great post Tawny I don't think that I am superstitious I believe what will happen will happen but I am a firm believer in things happen in threes.<BR/>One thing that I won't do is put shoes on a table it is something that my mother always said and it has stayed with me but black cats Friday 13th they don't bother me but I won't walk under a ladder though.<BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31389105549037476032008-03-14T16:22:00.000-04:002008-03-14T16:22:00.000-04:00AC --talk about dreams before breakfast? I've nev...AC --talk about dreams before breakfast? I've never heard that one before. Of course, I don't talk before breakfast at all if I can help it. Words just won't flow until there is a mass quantity of caffiene in my system LOL.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66817091640225419312008-03-14T16:20:00.000-04:002008-03-14T16:20:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82276808267131466202008-03-14T16:19:00.000-04:002008-03-14T16:19:00.000-04:00I think the knock on wood...as I understand it...h...I think the knock on wood...as I understand it...has to do with blocking the hearing of the mischevious wood elves/sprites/trolls/termites? who will hear your concern and then do their best to make the bad thing happen.<BR/><BR/>LOL, Susan on being naked being your good luck charm.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46205282171330162022008-03-14T16:16:00.000-04:002008-03-14T16:16:00.000-04:00Tawny said:Cassandra, WOW. Talk about a ritual. Yo...Tawny said:<BR/><BR/><I>Cassandra, WOW. Talk about a ritual. You really have the same meal all during the book? It takes me 3 months to write a book... thats a lot of sandwiches *g* Do you eat them while you write, or just randomly?</I><BR/><BR/>LOL! Well, it's not like I can't have anything else. I can eat whatever I want. It's just that I crave that particular thing. It's almost like I'm pregnant with the book I guess...and have to feed the cravings. And although I was aware that I do that, I never put it together solidly until today when I read your blog--that I've had a different craving with every book. And I don't do it much during revisions, which take...dear Lord...YEARS. But during the initial "flow" of getting the first blast of the story out of my system...I do that really FAST in binges. The best books have been the binge books because I can totally indulge the creative flow. When I've tried to discipline it and put it on a schedule, it never works as well. I don't get the cravings then either.<BR/><BR/>And yes, I eat while I write. That's what made me realize this is an actual "thing" I do. I was trying to think of what's beside me while I write. Certain music puts me in the mood for that book, and it's coffee and the food the characters have chosen. Fortunately they haven't chosen anything too weird or yucky yet. ;0) I might have to balk on them if that happened.<BR/><BR/>Okay, now you all are gonna call the men in the white coats aren't you.Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2328132316307098782008-03-14T15:59:00.000-04:002008-03-14T15:59:00.000-04:00I really didn't think I was superstitious, but aft...I really didn't think I was superstitious, but after I read all your comments I find a lot I hadn't noticed! The "three" thing is common here too, but not about dying, more of bad things to happen, and to knock on wood. I don't believe in seven years of bad luck when you break a mirror,but...I don't like it...Eva Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429057867412830197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50542395055478223642008-03-14T15:30:00.000-04:002008-03-14T15:30:00.000-04:00Tawny - I've never read that book. I had no idea....Tawny - I've never read that book. I had no idea. LOL! Maybe I should pick that up!<BR/><BR/>And I believe in the 3s thing. Everytime a celebrity dies, the first thing my sister says is, "I wonder who the other 2 will be." <BR/><BR/>And I won't let my daughter open an umbrella in the house. I guess that counts as a superstition.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11531502661687014572008-03-14T15:29:00.000-04:002008-03-14T15:29:00.000-04:00Fedora, another #13 fan! Happy anniversary (whate...Fedora, another #13 fan! Happy anniversary (whatever month it might have been *g*) yesterday ;-) <BR/><BR/>Cassandra, WOW. Talk about a ritual. You really have the same meal all during the book? It takes me 3 months to write a book... thats a lot of sandwiches *g* Do you eat them while you write, or just randomly?Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36708133160604131022008-03-14T15:25:00.000-04:002008-03-14T15:25:00.000-04:00Tawny--I love the idea of your special PJs conferr...Tawny--I love the idea of your special PJs conferring some kind of charmed luck on the GH/Rita calls! I'm reluctant to try it here at my house, though, because I've only ever received one GH call & I was STARK NAKED when I received it. :-) <BR/><BR/>True story. I wish I could block out awareness of call dates like Caren does, but of course I knew it was the day. I'd been waiting for it, what, six months? But, like Christine, I wasn't allowing myself to imagine I could possibly get a call, so I'd forced myself to just do my morning thing. <BR/><BR/>I was in the shower when the phone rang & you'd better believe I hauled my cookies to the nearest phone where I tried to sound as if I weren't naked & dripping wet. "Oh thank you," I said, as if I finaled in the GH every day. I hung up, grabbed a towel & squealed like a prom queen. :-) <BR/><BR/>So I hope to god being naked isn't my lucky charm. :-) Chances are good that my phone won't ring, & I'd be in for a very long, chilly morning. :-)Susan Seyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033511012283092945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54161421081473232052008-03-14T15:22:00.000-04:002008-03-14T15:22:00.000-04:00Wow, what a pile of interesting comments! Esri, lo...Wow, what a pile of interesting comments! Esri, love the gnome! Cassondra, giggled at you and your special menu for every book. I have music that is associated with every book but a particular sandwich? Nuh!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50648045791782996632008-03-14T15:05:00.000-04:002008-03-14T15:05:00.000-04:00Tawny, I love how you relate special moments in yo...Tawny, I love how you relate special moments in your life with special things. Me, I have never really given much thought to superstitions, but I can tell you one thing, you've made a believer out of me. lol AM is going to sit down and really think hard on this on how and what will bring her some good luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488480848744622686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14647042939256607662008-03-14T14:33:00.000-04:002008-03-14T14:33:00.000-04:00First, I'd say frame those jammies, Tawny, and sec...First, I'd say frame those jammies, Tawny, and second - keep that pen handy because you're going to need it a lot.<BR/><BR/>My good luck charm is a pair of balls one of my blessing gave me when I needed something to hang onto. We all need something that we can count on in a pinch and in a time of anxiety - good kind or bad. My second crutch is summoning up my angels. Since I need a flock of them to watch over me, I find at least one is around when I need them.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.com