Tag Archives: F. Scot Fitzgerald

Outrageous Fortune #IndieThursday

Posted on January 28, 2016 by ~RoseAnderson

Luck. From lucky rabbit’s foot to a horseshoe nailed over the door, symbols of good fortune come in all shapes and sizes and can be anything really. Some are deeply rooted in culture and represent generic or personal beliefs. Some … Continue reading →

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Feelin’ Lucky? #WriterWednesday

Posted on January 27, 2016 by ~RoseAnderson

Who hasn’t heard of luck charms? Mention a rabbit’s foot or a horseshoe nailed over the door and our minds make an immediate association to luck. Symbols of good fortune represent generic or personal beliefs and come in all shapes … Continue reading →

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Finding fortune in a china cup

Posted on January 26, 2016 by ~RoseAnderson

I’ve mentioned before that I was once involved with living history. Our odd hobby began in 1984 and we raised our family in it. At one point, from April to October and just about every weekend we participated in living … Continue reading →

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Blow ye Winds #MondayBlogs

Posted on January 25, 2016 by ~RoseAnderson

Before I begin today’s installment of my 2016 Symbol Series, I’d like to share some fantastic news. Madeline Archer, my alter ego won the coveted Predators & Editors Top 10 Reader’s Poll for Best Author of 2015! Not only that, … Continue reading →

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