coincidences

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I was thinking about coincidence when, at that very moment, I heard the piece on coincidence on Radio 4 ... what a coincidence. I often muse upon how annoying the Archers are ... and yet equally often hear the introductory theme ... Standard procedure is to bolt to the radio and to hit the off button with force ... but what a coincidence. The other day I was wistfully reflecting upon my general lack of funds - and at about that time I discovered my wallet was empty ... what a coincidence. The weather forecast is generally wrong and a greater degree of coincidence is surely desirable here. Coincidently, I recommend Carl Jung on synchronicity. You will never believe who just knocked at my door?
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Date submitted:Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:36:57 +0000Coincidence ID:4180