by podblack on June 10, 2010
Just back from getting a blood-test. Urgh. Having a family history of haemochromatosis means that I’m not unused to looking in the other direction as my left arm gets prodded, but it’s never the most pleasant experience. But, with reporting of mid-terms now out of the way (editing may still be ongoing though, will see [...]
by podblack on July 10, 2009
by podblack on January 1, 2009
Oxford Dictionary of Superstitions: First-Foot at New Year / Christmas : female-unlucky. 1821: T.D Fosbroke Ariconensia 58 – ‘On the first day of the year, it is deemed very unfortunate, for a woman to enter the house first; and therefore an inquiry is mostly made, whether a male has previously been there.’ 1866: Henderson, Northern [...]
by podblack on December 31, 2007
Unless you’re a seagull, apparently.
