There and Not Back Again: The Ethos of Superstition Sam

In which the human behind the cat returns, setting new research goals and dreams for the future (one that hopefully does not involve the evil segregation machine that has become social media). So, what now? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. For those in the know, for the past couple of … Continue reading There and Not Back Again: The Ethos of Superstition Sam

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"Ladybird, ladybird, fly away homeYour house is on fire and your children are gone!"- English nursery rhyme Superstition says that it is good luck to have a ladybird land on our hand or body, and that it should be sent off with the rhyme above... which is a bit grim? But did you know...? The … Continue reading #Flashlore 33

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The Perseid Meteor Shower is a yearly phenomenon that occurs between late July to mid August, when hundreds of meteorites streak across the sky in a dazzling display of 'shooting stars'. In Catholic countries, the Perseids are known as "Tears of Saint Lawrence", after the Roman saint whose feast day, on August 10th, takes place … Continue reading #Flashlore 32