Welcome to another edition of Thought of the Day and Question of the Day, where we serve up a moment of reflection, a little honesty, and maybe even a laugh. Today we’re leaning into the superstitions of Friday the 13th, and asking the most practical question of all: what’s the one thing you always need to have in the house? Spoiler: this one’s not philosophical—it’s very, very literal. Let’s dive in.
Thought of the Day:
Friday the 13th: statistically no worse than any other day, but a great excuse to cancel plans and blame the moon.
Let’s be honest: Friday the 13th gets a bad rap. It’s like the Nickelback of calendar dates—popular to hate, but not actually hurting anyone. The truth? There’s no spike in accidents, no measurable rise in bad luck, no plague of mysterious misfortunes. Just vibes. Weird, moonlit, kinda-creepy vibes. And sometimes, that’s all it takes.
I don’t buy into the superstition… except when I really don’t want to leave the house. Then suddenly, I’m checking horoscopes and muttering, “Yeah, it’s a bad energy day. Gotta stay in.” Is that irresponsible? Maybe. Is it relatable? Hopefully. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a quiet evening at home instead of navigating a possibly cursed day with the general public, you’re in good company.
Need more cosmic excuses to embrace the inner homebody? You might like this post about expecting the storm or this one about letting go of what’s circling the drain.
Question of the Day:
What is something you must always have in the house?
Toilet paper. The end.
Okay, not the end, but let’s be real: running out of toilet paper is a betrayal of self-care, planning, and human dignity. It’s one of those things you don’t appreciate until it’s gone—and then suddenly you’re negotiating with napkins, praying for paper towels, or worst of all… facing the dreaded cardboard roll.
I don’t care how minimalist or spontaneous you are. You can Marie Kondo your wardrobe, pantry, and inbox, but if you’ve got one lonely square of TP in the house, you’re living recklessly. Honestly, if you’re the kind of person who stocks up on 24-packs “just in case,” I see you. I am you.
Also, this question got me thinking about the difference between comfort and crisis. Sometimes the most important things aren’t glamorous—they’re just ready when you need them. Kind of like this blog. Here for the big questions and the bathroom basics. If this line of thought resonates, check out this reflection on what’s scary at 3 AM or this one about what you are willing to lose.
Join the Conversation
What’s your non-negotiable household item? Is it coffee? A flashlight? That one weird snack you hoard in the back of the pantry? Drop it in the comments—I’m always curious what people reach for first. And if you’d like more daily reflections, questions, and a little bit of humor in your inbox, sign up for the daily email here. It’s like having a thoughtful (and slightly sarcastic) friend in your inbox every morning.
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