Ha Ha - clover charms go back a long way Ken: "The Druids (Celtic priests), in the early days of Ireland, believed that when they carried a three-leaf clover or shamrock, they could see evil spirits coming and have a chance to escape in time. Four-leaf clovers were Celtic charms, presumed to offer magical protection and ward off bad luck." Looks like they worked. Did you know that the chance of finding a four-leaf clover is 1 in 10,000?
OK P&S - all odd equal and taking what you say at face value - I got four 4-leaf clovers handed to me from loved ones - and so the odds of that are 1 out of 10000 four times - or does it depend on the signs of the times - cause even though I got them all around the same time I don't think one could accumulate the odds - but if one did.....let me share what the odds would be:
1 out of 10000 the first time is one out of a power of 5 assuming I got my "zeros" correct...
to get 4 of 1 out of 10000 is incredible to think cause that would 1 out of the power of what 20?
That just seems a bit unlikely and crazy P&S - so must be there was some love involved and a higher percentage of 4-leaf clovers this year.
But I'll tell you this - The Cicadas are coming out big time where I reside in the us of a this year in 2024 - and you folks from afar would be advised to check it out - if you want to hear the real thing - where I reside - I know I'm going to be in the middle of it - I can't wait!
I know you love nature, Ken as do I. We have our Cicadas here too, singing their songs of peace and serenity because they know nothing of the evils of man. So I walk the narrow path and look to the angels for guidance:
"Anyone dwelling in the secret place of the Most High. Will lodge under the shadow of the Almighty. For he will give his angels a command concerning you, To guard you in all your ways. They will carry you on their hands, so that you may not strike your foot against a stone. On the young lion and the cobra you will tread you will trample underfoot the maned lion and the big snake. God said: Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name." [Psalm 91]
And my Creator in all His wisdom and mercy, has walked with me all my life since the age of 7 - I stand in awe as to His supreme power and forgiveness of sinners of which I am one prime example! LOL. BUT what is His name?
So taking your sentiment at "face-value" in good humor - I got three 4-leaf clovers from my daughter - two of which were unexpected and the "brownish" on in the image above was shown elsewhere already and I said to my daughter - did you know she just got a Masters degree from Arizona State - straight A's - anyhow.....I said - I'll pay $300 for that clover special.....and not only did she deliver that she bought two others - and then my wife, love of my life you must know - she contributed another 4-leaf clover to the clovers within family.
I reckon I must be a lucky man to have a daughter and a wife and another daughter mind ya - willing to share with Papa.
Oh dear, a broken mirror, Ken? I broke one a few years ago but no bad luck ensued. Maybe it's in the eye of the beholder? I was taught at a young age that you make your own luck, and my 80 years of experience tells me this is true.
You should of heard the banshee scream my Mother-in-Law's dog put off in the house - it was a few years ago - I had to put defenses in place!
(smile - big smile - I really think the clovers are ready - you know in the us of a - this year there are going to be so many of those bugs coming out of the ground - they are going to make a racket every evening where I reside).
Peace to you and your family P&S - from me and my family.
"Then, let us pursue the things making for peace and the things that build one another up. Stop tearing down the work of God just for the sake of food. True, all things are clean, but it is detrimental for a man to eat when it will cause stumbling. It is best not to eat meat, drink wine, or do anything over which your brother stumbles. The faith that you have, keep it to yourself before God. Happy is the man who does not judge himself by what he approves. But if he has doubts, he is already condemned if he eats, because he does not eat based on faith. Indeed, everything that is not based on faith is a sin." [Romans 14:19-23]
I "like" said post, but consider it "difficult" reading in real time - must be it takes a somebody in their 9th decade of learning - cause when it comes to eating food is fundamental and we all know that - but what is food for your soul P&S - I got a bit of fat in me - I don't really need food for weeks - but I do need water - and faith is in the eyes of the beholder - I have faith in My Lord - I know - just like the american bison know in a way - I have faith in my Lord.
I pray to Mother Mary - I pray to the father in heaven - I pray for peace.
I have faith.
I think there are mysteries in the world and I think the time for revelation is upon the humans - of one I humbly pray to my Lord.
I'll turn the other cheek to a member in the family direct or to a friend, but I defend resolutely and fiercely in honor of My Lord.
Ha Ha - clover charms go back a long way Ken: "The Druids (Celtic priests), in the early days of Ireland, believed that when they carried a three-leaf clover or shamrock, they could see evil spirits coming and have a chance to escape in time. Four-leaf clovers were Celtic charms, presumed to offer magical protection and ward off bad luck." Looks like they worked. Did you know that the chance of finding a four-leaf clover is 1 in 10,000?
https://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=69552
Have a lucky day - three times over!
Cheers
AP
OK P&S - all odd equal and taking what you say at face value - I got four 4-leaf clovers handed to me from loved ones - and so the odds of that are 1 out of 10000 four times - or does it depend on the signs of the times - cause even though I got them all around the same time I don't think one could accumulate the odds - but if one did.....let me share what the odds would be:
1 out of 10000 the first time is one out of a power of 5 assuming I got my "zeros" correct...
to get 4 of 1 out of 10000 is incredible to think cause that would 1 out of the power of what 20?
That just seems a bit unlikely and crazy P&S - so must be there was some love involved and a higher percentage of 4-leaf clovers this year.
But I'll tell you this - The Cicadas are coming out big time where I reside in the us of a this year in 2024 - and you folks from afar would be advised to check it out - if you want to hear the real thing - where I reside - I know I'm going to be in the middle of it - I can't wait!
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/cicadas-2024-may-arrive-billions-bugs
I love nature in action.
Ken
I know you love nature, Ken as do I. We have our Cicadas here too, singing their songs of peace and serenity because they know nothing of the evils of man. So I walk the narrow path and look to the angels for guidance:
"Anyone dwelling in the secret place of the Most High. Will lodge under the shadow of the Almighty. For he will give his angels a command concerning you, To guard you in all your ways. They will carry you on their hands, so that you may not strike your foot against a stone. On the young lion and the cobra you will tread you will trample underfoot the maned lion and the big snake. God said: Because he has affection for me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he knows my name." [Psalm 91]
And my Creator in all His wisdom and mercy, has walked with me all my life since the age of 7 - I stand in awe as to His supreme power and forgiveness of sinners of which I am one prime example! LOL. BUT what is His name?
Blessings
AP
So taking your sentiment at "face-value" in good humor - I got three 4-leaf clovers from my daughter - two of which were unexpected and the "brownish" on in the image above was shown elsewhere already and I said to my daughter - did you know she just got a Masters degree from Arizona State - straight A's - anyhow.....I said - I'll pay $300 for that clover special.....and not only did she deliver that she bought two others - and then my wife, love of my life you must know - she contributed another 4-leaf clover to the clovers within family.
I reckon I must be a lucky man to have a daughter and a wife and another daughter mind ya - willing to share with Papa.
That must be it P&S....
Ken
I think this is a bountiful year for 4-leaf clovers....at least seems as such around here.
I got them laminated proper - and there is an image above that includes shards from a mirror I didn't mean to "break" as well as some silver coin!
Cheers to you P&S,
Ken
Oh dear, a broken mirror, Ken? I broke one a few years ago but no bad luck ensued. Maybe it's in the eye of the beholder? I was taught at a young age that you make your own luck, and my 80 years of experience tells me this is true.
You should of heard the banshee scream my Mother-in-Law's dog put off in the house - it was a few years ago - I had to put defenses in place!
(smile - big smile - I really think the clovers are ready - you know in the us of a - this year there are going to be so many of those bugs coming out of the ground - they are going to make a racket every evening where I reside).
Peace to you and your family P&S - from me and my family.
Ken
And lessons of peace to you Ken,
Blessings
AP
"Then, let us pursue the things making for peace and the things that build one another up. Stop tearing down the work of God just for the sake of food. True, all things are clean, but it is detrimental for a man to eat when it will cause stumbling. It is best not to eat meat, drink wine, or do anything over which your brother stumbles. The faith that you have, keep it to yourself before God. Happy is the man who does not judge himself by what he approves. But if he has doubts, he is already condemned if he eats, because he does not eat based on faith. Indeed, everything that is not based on faith is a sin." [Romans 14:19-23]
QED Brother
I "like" said post, but consider it "difficult" reading in real time - must be it takes a somebody in their 9th decade of learning - cause when it comes to eating food is fundamental and we all know that - but what is food for your soul P&S - I got a bit of fat in me - I don't really need food for weeks - but I do need water - and faith is in the eyes of the beholder - I have faith in My Lord - I know - just like the american bison know in a way - I have faith in my Lord.
I pray to Mother Mary - I pray to the father in heaven - I pray for peace.
I have faith.
I think there are mysteries in the world and I think the time for revelation is upon the humans - of one I humbly pray to my Lord.
I'll turn the other cheek to a member in the family direct or to a friend, but I defend resolutely and fiercely in honor of My Lord.
I walk with my stout friend - although we have never met - I believe I know you in-depth and a Porter will seal the deal. Ha Ha -:)
I like the serenity those drum players present - not sure but seems they are all males!
Could be the drums playing together are an antidote to false ideology?
I think so - I think it could be.