by Rory Chasen, superstition
agnostic and pet store manager, whose adventures are memorialized in the Superstition
Mysteries by Linda O. Johnston

I've had to figure out who
committed murders in each of them, and in the most recent one, Unlucky Charms, I was the main
suspect. Ugh.
One thing I'm particularly
aware of now is how fast this year has been going. It's almost Thanksgiving, and the December
holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah are soon approaching.
Now, if you recall, the
Superstition Mysteries involve--what else?--superstitions. As a reminder in case you've forgotten, I
personally am a superstition agnostic. I
came to Destiny, California ,
the home of superstitions, to learn their reality when my fiancé died after
walking under a ladder. I've been here
ever since, along with my lucky black and white dog Pluckie. I learned that black and white dogs were
lucky once I arrived, when Pluckie saved the life of Martha Jallopia, who owns
the pet boutique where I now work.
And... well, I've kind of become involved with another man, Police Chief
Justin Halbertson. Okay. Enough of that repetition.
For right now, though,
people in Destiny are focusing on superstitions of November and
Thanksgiving. In case you'd like to
learn some, here are a few:
Do you need a new home?
One superstition says that, if you set up for a Thanksgiving at a house
that isn't yours, you'll have your own place by the next Thanksgiving.
Is your November unusually warm this year? That might presage an upcoming cold and
difficult winter.
Are you worried about how your turkey will come out once
you cook it? If so, before sticking it
into knock three times on a wooden board.
That'll cause the meat to be juicy.
If you happen to see a robin outside in November, open
your window. If the robin flies inside,
you'll have good luck.
You'll have a wonderful marriage and life if you get
married in November, particularly on a bleak day.
Do I believe in all of those? Well, as I mentioned, I'm still a superstition
agnostic. But it's fun--sometimes--to
think they'll come true.
UNLUCKY CHARMS, the third Superstition Mystery by
Linda O. Johnston, was an October release from Midnight Ink
I am with you - agnostic. But some I am willing to tryout.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it can hurt...
ReplyDelete--Rory
Superstition agnostic but it's fun to hear about them.
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