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Jason’s Back

If you wonder which “Jason” I am referring to in the title, chances are you are not a big Friday the 13th fan. Friday the 13th was one of the original slasher films that helped define the genre. If you have never seen a movie from the franchise, the story centers (mostly) around Jason Voorhees, the deceased son of Pamela Sue Voorhees. Pamela Sue was the cook at Camp Crystal Lake in 1957. Her son Jason, who had been made fun of by the others at camp, decided to go swimming one night to show the kids he could and … Continue reading →

Friday the 13th

When I woke up this morning, I realized it was (gasp) Friday the 13th! Okay, I am really not that superstitious (hope my computer does not crash as I write this), but thought I would share a bit of info about Friday the 13th with you anyhow. The Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute estimates that about $800 million is lost in business every Friday the 13th because people refuse to fly and conduct business as they normally would. Some people have friggatriskaidekaphobia. That is, they fear the number 13. Have you ever been in a building like a hotel … Continue reading →

Friday the 13th – TGIFT

What’s TGIFT and why do I use it? Because on days like to day I still say TGIF or Thank God it’s Friday, but I add the Thirteenth. TGIFT pushes away the fear of Friday the 13th and I’ve enjoyed this day most of my life. Instead of the bad luck you often hear about associated with this day, I’ve had good luck. Some of my luckier Friday the 13ths included a trip to a bingo night with my grandmother where I won a $1,000 and another where I received an award. The History Behind the Fear So what does … Continue reading →