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Craig’s WD #17

Today’s Word of the Day is

Friggatriskaidekaphobia

Hey there, I missed this word when the thirteenth day of September came and went.

Of course, my household was crazy that day!

This word; or its longer cousin, Paraskevidekatriaphobia, means a fear of Friday the 13th!

And, I’m not talking about the Jason Voorhees.

If the thirteenth day of the month falls on a Friday, that’s what this means.

It’s all about numerology, theology and a couple other ologies. I’m not deigning to explain any…!

True, this blog is not popping up in your mailbox on Friday the 13th, maybe that is a good thing? Now it is (or should be) October, 13th, Sunday!

Now there is no fear of Sunday the 13th!

Have a good Sunday!

Thank you for reading!

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Craig MacLean is DeafBlind with ataxia, a rare condition called CAPOS. He & his wife of 22 years have two sons, the oldest of which has CAPOS as well.

Craig uses American Sign Language to communicate. He is an avid writer, friend, Hot Wheel collector and intervenor advocate.

Craig sits on many committees, boards and associations as a DeafBlind rep. He graduated university with a BA in psychology in 2000.