Knifelore from a Grimore

Well folks, it looks like I'll have to call and bug Carl about getting me some pictures from his trip. In the meantime, here's something to whet your appetite. (pun always intentional).


Knife Folklore Fragment of the Week:

The accidental crossing of two case knives at the table must be avoided, as it is likely to cause a desperate fight between members of the family; if the knives are crossed inadvertently, they must be touched only by the same person who crossed them

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Randolph, Vance. Ozark Magic and Folklore (formerly titled Ozark Superstitions). Dover Publications, Inc., New York: 1947. (p 58)

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Where's Carl?

This weekend is the International Home and Housewares Show 2008, up in Chicago. If you're going to be there, keep an eye out for Carl and give him a wave. Unlike Waldo, Carl will be a bit harder to spot, as he doesn't wear bright red stripes.

According to its website, the International Home & Housewares Show is the world's premier housewares marketplace. It features more than 2,000 exhibitors from 34 countries, and more than 20,000 buyers from over 100 countries around the world.
Personally, I'd like to spend some time in the international pavilions; they sound very interesting.

So there will be a lot of people there. Still, keep an eye out for Carl (and Glenna, too!) because they'll be there all weekend. With any luck, we'll get some nice pictures and fun stories to post here. :)

Have a good weekend everybody!