February 13, 2004

The Friday Five 2-13-04

1. Are you superstitious? NO


2. What extremes have you heard of someone going to in the name of superstition? Not flying or going out on certain days or not conducting business. I have worked with many people from the Far East, where they have many such beliefs

3. Believer or not, what's your favorite superstition? There are many in the jewelry business, and regarding gems in general. I like the one about the owning and wearing of Opals. Opal is the birthstone for October and it is said that only those born in october should wear them as they are unlucky for others... Yes, perhaps this is true. I have seen more broken opals, I think some people take better care of them than others.

4. Do you believe in luck? If yes, do you have a lucky number/article of clothing/ritual? Luck???what is that ??? no I only believe that some people are better at exploiting their opportunities than others

5. Do you believe in astrology? Why or why not? No...How can what someone has written in a syndicated column for millions of readers have any validity in my life. Horoscopes are idiotic. There is nothing to prove that they are any better in telling your future and events regarding your life than any other thing, including the lines on your hand or cards or any other such nonsense.