I was thinking about it to myself when I spied a house number, 2112, and realized it is a palindrome. A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of units that can be read the same way in either direction.
My sequence of 26 posts is not a palindrome, but the whole idea of different combinations, lucky and unlucky ones, numbers that read the same in both directions, repeating numbers, fascinates me. I'm superstitious to a certain degree, and I realized that I had to find out what 26 means in numerology. Not much, actually; it's the 2 + 6 = 8 that seems more important to numerologists. In doing a little research, I realized that I am actually more interested in mirror images, like palindromes. I have long considered my lucky number to be 11, which is one. Dates are often palindromes, the last one having been January 2, 2010, or 01/02/2010. The next one will be November 2, 2011, or 11/02/2011. Is this interesting to you as well?
Just a little teaser before I let you go: are you aware of some of the cute phrases that are palindromes, such as "Was it a rat I saw?" or "Dammit, I'm mad!" Aren't they fun?
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You have been a busy blogger with 26 posts/month. I used to post something everyday. I slowed down after I realized how much time I was spending on my computer. Between blogging and commenting, I could easily have 3-4 hours of my day gone. As much as I love my friends here, I decided that I needed to re-focus some of that time getting other things done.
ReplyDeleteI love number and word puzzles and your interesting posts, DJan!
ReplyDeleteThis is different...but...silent & listen share the same letters! Just fun things to know.
♥...Wanda
26...it appears like a perfect number for posting, taking about one day of rest a week to rejuvenate.
ReplyDeleteMadam, I'm Adam.
ReplyDeleteA man, a plan, a canal, Panama!
Sit on a potato pan, Otis.
I like palindromes too.
Bring the butterfly nets, I'd go crazy if I had to do those. My mind doesn't work like that. They're fun though to read what others have done.
ReplyDeleteI totally noticed the 26-post thing, by the way. I was going to mention it to you, and then I didn't.
ReplyDelete26 weeks is half a year, 26 cards is half a deck. Maybe you're only halfway through your life!
I like the serindipity of numbers, like when a grocery tab comes out to an even dollar amount, or a check number matches an amount. When bed time was more regular, I would notice how often the clock read 11:11 when I turned out the light.
ReplyDeleteCool stuff.
26. There must be a meaning in this. May we repost?
ReplyDeleteI was just reading about numbers in 7 Secrets of Synchronicity. This post goes right along with what I'm reading.
ReplyDeleteI do notice such patterns in numbers lately and posted about some time ago. Maybe it was 26 posts ago! ;)
ReplyDeleteSome people like my grandparents do, follow certain patterns of numbers and she has this book about phases of life, and in this book there are certain number of days or time of the day before doing important things like transferring to a new house, weddings, baptismal or when to find a new job. I remember when Mom says it would be best to find a new job 54 days before your birthday.
ReplyDeletePalindromes are such a clever way to play with the English language. I wonder how many other languages have the same opportunities to play with the language. I admire your dedication to the blogging hobby and they are always interesting to read.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that in November and December you posted 23 times each then jumped to 26. I wonder had it not been for the holidays if your pattern of 26 would be longer? LOL, I like numbers too.
ReplyDeleteThe only palindromes that "pop" into my head at the moment are noon and race car. It's getting late.
I love patterns in everything, words included. For me it's a balance thing. I love the evenness of things when they can be seen to have a pattern. It makes things feel 'right' somehow.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could find the time to post more often, but I've had to let it slip a bit on my list of priorities. I am very happy that the bloggers I so love to read post more often (thank you!).