Tag Archives: idioms

Like a Pay Car Passin’ a Tramp

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Like a Pay Car Passin’ a Tramp by C.K. Thomas My last post introduced many 1930s sayings I learned as a child from my mother, who grew up in a household with four older brothers. Her language reflected the boisterous … Continue reading →

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1930s Country Sayings

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Laura Orsini

1930s Country Sayings by C. K. Thomas My mother grew up on an Indiana farm in a family that included four older brothers. Sometimes I imagine hearing the echo of her brothers’ words as she surprised me with her colorful … Continue reading →

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Curious Sayings

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Curious Sayings by Barbara Renner It’s raining cats and dogs! This isn’t unusual here at our summer home in northwestern Minnesota, where it rains at least once a week, sometimes all week long. How else would the corn grow so … Continue reading →

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