Happy Friday the 13th

Don't you just love a Black Cat on Friday the 13th! I found all these cool cats at Etsy. I also finally learned how to add these treasury widgets to my blog. Go to craftcult.com to learn how. They have great tools for Etsy sellers over there.
Here's some fun folklore on Black Cats
-they are considered good luck on ships
- fisherman's wives keep them to keep hubby safe while at sea
-good luck in Scotland, Europe and Japan
-unlucky if crossing a gambler's path
-they can shapeshift
- Witches familiars
Ailurophobia is fear of cats. I'm not I once had 7 of them: Nightshade, Hekate, Cobweb, Luna, Spooky, Stinky, Misha. I miss them.

Friday the 13th

Happy Friday the 13th! Not the best shot but cute anyways. This is Luna as a kitten and her mom Hekate just behind her. I think black cats and Friday the 13th go hand in hand. So if you'd like to see more Black Cats to get you in the mood click here.

I also love Jason and Camp Crystal Lake. Growing up in Michigan which is full of lakes scary stories are always swirling around.
So anyways here's a few fun Friday the 13th facts for you.
Hotels rarely have a room 13.
Buildings often skip floor 13.
Highways sometimes skip exit 13 altogether.
There are 13 steps to the gallows.
Lizzy Borden uttered a total of 13 words at her trial.
So much fun folklore out there surround one of my favorite numbers.
Be careful today and Happy Friday the 13th!

Overcoming Fear Of....

Happy Friday the 13th! Paraskevidekatriaphobia fear of Friday the 13th. I do not have a fear of this date. In fact the number 13 is a favorite of mine so for me it's lucky. I am also a fan of the movies! Who doesn't love Jason's mom and Jason! This post is not about Paraskevidekatriaphobia.

Today I would like to explore Chionophobia. This is the abnormal Fear of Snow. Some of you may not suffer from this phobia. You may be lucky and may live in a warm zone where the fearful white stuff does not fall. I say lucky you! I am learning to overcome my fear through understanding and art therapy. I bought this wonderful book by Ken Libbrecht a Field Guide to Snowflakes. This was very helpful. I decided to do some art therapy and to actually make a Snowflake. I know! I was fearful at first but I took the plunge. Through hours of research I was able to learn more about the Snowflake I made. He is a Stellar Dendrites meaning tree like because of his side branches. I'm now proud to say I am no longer afraid. Understanding my Fear and the Art Therapy has helped me so much! I now look forward to the fist Snow and Snowflake! So what are you afraid of? Remember understanding and art therapy could be the cure for you too! Happy Friday the 13th!