When we were kids we would always try and remember to say “white rabbits” before anyone else on the first day of the month. I have no idea why. I have just looked it up on Wikipedia (source of all dubious knowledge) and although I still have no real idea why, it seems I’m not alone.

Apparently some people say ‘rabbit rabbit’ or all sorts of things about rabbits and hares. When we were kids we would also say “A pinch and a punch for the 1st of the month, and no returns” – the ‘no returns’ bit was meant to stop them pinching and punching you back. So the reply would be “A punch and a kick for being so quick, and no returns” – Such strange behavior. How did something that seems to have started as a ‘good luck’ wish turn to minor violence?

As I sit here on the first day of a new month, the first day of a new week I wish you all ‘white rabbits’ – the best of luck. If you know me you’ll know that I believe that the best of luck comes from the best of plans. Maybe I should wish you that instead.

You can read the Wikipedia article here but whatever you do today make it positive and plan for success.

“A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.”

or as I would say ‘BE YOU’

I hadn’t heard of Temple Grandin until recently. There is a movie coming out soon about her life starring Claire Daines. After watching this I’m fascinated.

“Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works — sharing her ability to “think in pictures,” which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.”