13. Dumb Luck or Bust?

13. 13. 13. Lucky 13. Welcome to Musing Interruptus. Today, episode 13. There is great hope for inspiration or a rockin list of idiomatic phrases. Sometimes we are unlucky that way, because inspiration to write or act are not readily at hand. I do appreciate, dear listeners, that you tune in… click, rather. Without you, I am just a woman, standing in front of my screen, yelling at a volleyball. Thank you. Today: Dumb luck or Bust? Numbers, my dear, can give you information about your personality and what life might have in store for you. From that perspective, so much rides on the day you were born. The luck of the draw.  Seems as unfair as being directed by the sun, the moon, the planets.. Something is rising or ascending… The house of the rising sun? No, no… that is a song about prostitution. Being born under a star is a shoo-in for a charmed life. What cosmic fuckery is this planet about? Paul Simon calls it being born at the right time. Being lucky in love and unlucky at cards. Seems like the universe totally balanced that one out. Let me tell you, I pulled an all-nighter with some friends… The poker game of the century, from where I was sitting… I mean, I wish the stakes had been high. We played till four in the morning. I won the whole pot. The implications that it was a friendly game, and that I walked away a winner with empty pockets must mean something! So, what does it mean? Is it possible to change your luck?, regardless of the numbers, the planets, and God forbid getting the evil eye. I decided to look into it. You can! For just 99.99 you can change your luck forever. Seriously, just call. An operator is standing by to take your call. But I digress… Is it possible to change your luck? You can bury the bourbon, knock on wood, make a wish at 11:11 or 4:20.. Either way, something good is sure to happen. What happens if you walk under a ladder, in reverse or glue together a shattered mirror? How about crossing a black cat’s path… that’ll show them! Drink four-leaf clover tea or mix it in with your yerba mate. I wonder if wearing horseshoes will improve circulation.. A good bleed might be all you need. Keep rosemary by your garden gate, so you don’t forget to use it when you are making chicken. In that case, keep all the herbs you need close by. To not have them is obviously bad luck. At least, untasty. There is another approach to changing your luck. Just go in the opposite direction of what you have been doing. Say yes to life. There are movies around that, self-actualization literature and yes, surely a couple of gazillion podcasts on it. There might be something to it. Just say yes. It’s obvious to me that when you say yes you get to do new things, new challenges. Heck, at least you won’t be in the same place as the bad luck. It’s just good common sense. As most old wives’ tales prove to be. I’m an old wife. Cheaisus  meri end yosef.. . because that is what we say when we realize truth. Another approach is to create synergies. This is also quite pragmatic. I have recently started a letter-writing campaign to get the cogs a-movin'. My first letter was to John… Dear John, I have a new bicycle and your services are no longer required. Have a great life. Sincerely done with you.  Wait, the synergy would be with the bike... Ok, another letter. Dear Prince of Nigeria, Thank you so much for reaching out. I have always felt a piece of my heritage was unaccounted for. Thank you, and thank you for the wealth. I will deposit what you ask and make preparations to away to your side. Please prepare the spare room. Or castle? I’m not picky. Your faithful relative… Well, enough about the secret to my success. What do you do? Do you believe in luck? Are you feeling lucky, punk? Are you? I’m listening.