I am a constant reader and always have been. Even when I was young I read all those childish classics. I read over 100 books every year. This means frequent trips to the library. Today was one such day, and was I ever lucky. While browsing through the shelves I came across a copy of the book Barney was reading while trying to ward off Henry Bennett's jinx. The book is "Signs, Omens, Portents, and Charms to Ward off Bad Luck". Catchy little title, isn't it? I didn't even know the library had a copy. Well to make a long story longer, I wrote down some of the important things to help ward off bad luck or bring good luck and thought I would share them with you. Did you know that:
Sleeping on your back causes nightmares. ( Here I thought it was the moonshine that gave Otis his nightmares ) If a broom swept your feet you must spit on it or you won't get married. ( Not sure if you should spit on the broom or your feet.) Eating and reading at the same time can give you liver cancer. ( Oh oh, I am really in deep trouble.) Kissing a child when they are sleeping will cause them to be mean. ( Guess that explains a lot of my behavior.) If you suspect a person as the cause of evil eye, bring some sand or earth on which the person has set foot. Circle this thrice over the victim. Allow the victim to spit on this sand thrice. Add red chilies with this and throw it in the fire. This will eliminate the evil eye. ( I think it would be easier to rub the head of a redhead.) And finally, my favorite. If you secretly put your toe nail clippings in a glass of lemonade and make someone drink it, the person will fall in\ love with you. ( I always wondered why Linda insisted I drink her homemade lemonade on our first date.) ยท -- Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.themayberryguru.com www.mayberryreflections.com _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
