"Save for a rainy day".
When I was growing up I had a piggy bank. I shook and shook the change out of the piggy bank to count it each week. It was nice to see that after awhile there was enough money to buy something I would like to have
.
During life my husband and I bought things on sale. I know those small savings here and there helped some for an unexpected car repair part, or pluming bill or an "on sale" appliance replacement.
Buying things on sale was like having a piggy bank with a little bit of savings that over time helped some with those "rainy days" unexpected expenses.
Not everyone has a certain amount of money to set aside for savings each month. That would be ideal. But we can watch for sales. To buy "on sale" the things we need is a small but consistent way to "save for a rainy day".
During this COVID-19 pandemic the circumstances are extremely difficult for many people due to unemployment and businesses struggling. Strong and steady support systems have to be in place for people to maintain housing, have food and medical care and provide choices for ways forward to get back on their feet and have an income again.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
"Old Saying Adds Flavor" by Susan Pearl
"Variety is the spice of life".
When I think of variety I think of different landscapes. like the mountains, oceans, the artic and deserts. I think of the beauty of the four seasons. The varieties of wildlife, reptiles, fish and birds are amazing to ponder. I think of the variety of flowers in a flower garden and the beautiful contrast of colors. I think of food seasonings--the hot spicy, the sweet, the bitter, the salty and putting them together making something beyond delicious.
I think of the variety of activities, areas of studies, the arts and sports. There is no reason for anyone to have a bland life because "Variety is the spice of life".
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
"Old Saying Calls in an Expert" by Susan Pearl
"It takes one to know one".
"Seeing is believing".
"The hand is quicker than the eye".
Sometimes after I've seen a very good magician act I like to try to figure out how the magic trick was done. I review the magician's act in my mind to find the moment of illusion. The moment of when the magician succeeded in making me think I saw what I really didn't see. It is very interesting because sometimes I can figure it out quickly and other times I just don't know and have to leave it at that. They say "The hand is quicker than the eye" so the illusion part may have been done too quickly for me to really see. They, also, say "Seeing is believing" and so until the illusion is recognized everything seems very real.
Another good magician would be able to spot the illusion better than anyone else. The reason why one magician would know how the tricks of another magician are done is because "It takes one to know one".
"Seeing is believing".
"The hand is quicker than the eye".
Sometimes after I've seen a very good magician act I like to try to figure out how the magic trick was done. I review the magician's act in my mind to find the moment of illusion. The moment of when the magician succeeded in making me think I saw what I really didn't see. It is very interesting because sometimes I can figure it out quickly and other times I just don't know and have to leave it at that. They say "The hand is quicker than the eye" so the illusion part may have been done too quickly for me to really see. They, also, say "Seeing is believing" and so until the illusion is recognized everything seems very real.
Another good magician would be able to spot the illusion better than anyone else. The reason why one magician would know how the tricks of another magician are done is because "It takes one to know one".
Sunday, July 26, 2020
"Old Saying Shows it Takes Two" by Susan Pearl
"It takes two to tango".
What does it mean to "work in tandem"? I know a tandem bicycle is a bicycle built for two. The two riding the bike have to work in conjunction with each other with the person behind following the lead of the person in front. It takes two working in conjunction with each other to make a wonderful and pleasant bike ride.
So it is with a dance except that the two people are facing each other. These two people are moving in conjunction with each other to be dancing and one of them is designated the leader.
When describing a situation where two people were involved with the same objective and working in conjunction for it, that situation can sometimes be described by the old saying "It takes two to tango". This Old Saying expresses that it took both of them for the events to happen the way they did. Neither one of them could have done it alone but working in conjunction with each other they could accomplish it--- because "It takes two to tango". A tango dance takes two people--one person on the dancefloor alone is not a tango.
What does it mean to "work in tandem"? I know a tandem bicycle is a bicycle built for two. The two riding the bike have to work in conjunction with each other with the person behind following the lead of the person in front. It takes two working in conjunction with each other to make a wonderful and pleasant bike ride.
So it is with a dance except that the two people are facing each other. These two people are moving in conjunction with each other to be dancing and one of them is designated the leader.
When describing a situation where two people were involved with the same objective and working in conjunction for it, that situation can sometimes be described by the old saying "It takes two to tango". This Old Saying expresses that it took both of them for the events to happen the way they did. Neither one of them could have done it alone but working in conjunction with each other they could accomplish it--- because "It takes two to tango". A tango dance takes two people--one person on the dancefloor alone is not a tango.
Friday, July 24, 2020
"Old Saying is Concise and Precise" by Susan Pearl
"Here it is in a nutshell".
So much information coming in on at any moment of any day. Mountains of information to go through and breakdown into concise and precise explanations. Being concise and being accurate in bringing an enormous amount of information into a smaller point by point analysis is quite a task, but it is being done to help us stay informed and make decisions based on the current facts of the day.
To bring a large amount of information into a concise format is doing the Old Saying:
"Here it is in a nutshell".
In my opinion there is another "newer saying" happening that conveys the same thought and that saying is "Here's the deal". I am hearing that expression more and more and less of the "Old Saying" in conversations.
It is good to be able to be told a lot of information in a concise way. Imagine a mountain of information being conveyed in such a concise way that it can be said; "Here it is in a nutshell".
So much information coming in on at any moment of any day. Mountains of information to go through and breakdown into concise and precise explanations. Being concise and being accurate in bringing an enormous amount of information into a smaller point by point analysis is quite a task, but it is being done to help us stay informed and make decisions based on the current facts of the day.
To bring a large amount of information into a concise format is doing the Old Saying:
"Here it is in a nutshell".
In my opinion there is another "newer saying" happening that conveys the same thought and that saying is "Here's the deal". I am hearing that expression more and more and less of the "Old Saying" in conversations.
It is good to be able to be told a lot of information in a concise way. Imagine a mountain of information being conveyed in such a concise way that it can be said; "Here it is in a nutshell".
Thursday, July 23, 2020
"Old Saying Expresses Heartache" by Susan Pearl
"It's a hard pill to swallow".
"It's was a bitter pill to swallow".
I watched a man being interviewed on TV telling how COVID-19 has effected his business. He finished the interview by saying "It's a hard pill to swallow".
I remembered another time when I had heard that old saying. An older lady was talking about her life and family. After she told of the illness and death of their child she finished by saying--and-- "It was a bitter pill to swallow".
Old Sayings express so much in so few words. They convey feelings that are relatable and understandable to so many at one time.
The Old Saying,
"It was a bitter pill to swallow"--or--- "it's a hard pill to swallow" tells that something didn't turn out the way you thought it would and it is hard to take what happened.
"It's was a bitter pill to swallow".
I watched a man being interviewed on TV telling how COVID-19 has effected his business. He finished the interview by saying "It's a hard pill to swallow".
I remembered another time when I had heard that old saying. An older lady was talking about her life and family. After she told of the illness and death of their child she finished by saying--and-- "It was a bitter pill to swallow".
Old Sayings express so much in so few words. They convey feelings that are relatable and understandable to so many at one time.
The Old Saying,
"It was a bitter pill to swallow"--or--- "it's a hard pill to swallow" tells that something didn't turn out the way you thought it would and it is hard to take what happened.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
"Blog Dates for Old Sayings" by Susan Pearl
Blog dates for an additional 9 Old Sayings- (100) in total
Other previous blog dates for "Old Sayings" 4-19-2020, 4-26-2020, 5-3-2020, 5-9-2020
5-30-2020, 6-26-2020, 7-9-2020
and today's date---7-22-2020
7-21-2020
"One thing can lead to another".
7-19-2020
"Nip it in the bud".
7-18-2020
"As a rule of thumb".
7-17-2020
"Talking out of both sides of his (her) mouth".
"You're only as good as your word".
"Don't make promises you can't keep".
7-18-2020
"Hanging by a thread".
7-14-2020
"That's like having the carpet pulled right out from under you".
7-13-2020
"That hit the nail on the head".
Other previous blog dates for "Old Sayings" 4-19-2020, 4-26-2020, 5-3-2020, 5-9-2020
5-30-2020, 6-26-2020, 7-9-2020
and today's date---7-22-2020
7-21-2020
"One thing can lead to another".
7-19-2020
"Nip it in the bud".
7-18-2020
"As a rule of thumb".
7-17-2020
"Talking out of both sides of his (her) mouth".
"You're only as good as your word".
"Don't make promises you can't keep".
7-18-2020
"Hanging by a thread".
7-14-2020
"That's like having the carpet pulled right out from under you".
7-13-2020
"That hit the nail on the head".
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
"Old Saying Continues All Through Life in Different Ways" by Susan Pearl
"One thing can lead to another".
When I was very young I was told not to fight on the playground and not accept double dares because: "One thing can lead to another".
When I became a young lady and began dating I was told to take things slow because:
"One thing can lead to another".
During my working years I was told if I worked hard and was a good a faithful employee that I would be eligible for promotions because: "One thing would lead to another".
Now I am old and I continue to learn new things and enjoy life because: "One thing leads to another".
Personal note--This blog today is my 950th blog!!!
When I was very young I was told not to fight on the playground and not accept double dares because: "One thing can lead to another".
When I became a young lady and began dating I was told to take things slow because:
"One thing can lead to another".
During my working years I was told if I worked hard and was a good a faithful employee that I would be eligible for promotions because: "One thing would lead to another".
Now I am old and I continue to learn new things and enjoy life because: "One thing leads to another".
Personal note--This blog today is my 950th blog!!!
Sunday, July 19, 2020
"Old Saying Stops Escalation From Getting Worse" by Susan Pearl
"Nip it in the bud".
When we take action for something before it escalates or gets worse we "nip it in the bud".
When I think about the word "bud" I think of the beginning formation of a bloom. I especially think of a rosebud. Oh, what a beautiful rose bloom awaits formation from this bud. But if the bud has a problem that would ruin the bloom then action should be taken to preserve the bloom while the problem is small. "Nip it in the bud". The word "nip" reminds me that it would be easier to do it now than later. Things that need "nipped" don't need a big amount of attention to correct.
To nip something in the bud means to remove the problem in the beginning stages. By not allowing the problem to escalate and become worse the chances for a better outcome are increased. Being vigilant and watchful help us be aware of the beginning of a problem. It is best to take action for things right away while they are still manageable. Because once something has reached the stage of being unmanageable it is too late to "nip it in the bud".
When we take action for something before it escalates or gets worse we "nip it in the bud".
When I think about the word "bud" I think of the beginning formation of a bloom. I especially think of a rosebud. Oh, what a beautiful rose bloom awaits formation from this bud. But if the bud has a problem that would ruin the bloom then action should be taken to preserve the bloom while the problem is small. "Nip it in the bud". The word "nip" reminds me that it would be easier to do it now than later. Things that need "nipped" don't need a big amount of attention to correct.
To nip something in the bud means to remove the problem in the beginning stages. By not allowing the problem to escalate and become worse the chances for a better outcome are increased. Being vigilant and watchful help us be aware of the beginning of a problem. It is best to take action for things right away while they are still manageable. Because once something has reached the stage of being unmanageable it is too late to "nip it in the bud".
Saturday, July 18, 2020
"Old Saying Shows Guess Estimating That's Close" by Susan Pearl
"As a rule of thumb".
My thumb measures 3/4 of an inch across the middle of the thumbnail If something needed to be 1 and 1/2 inches long or wide I could estimate that distance by using my thumb width twice( because 3/4 inch plus 3/4 inch equals 1 and 1/2 inch). It made not be as accurate and a ruler but it is a "rule of thumb".
The old saying "as a rule of thumb" is also used to guess an estimation of something by previous known experience of a similar setting. Like, "as a rule of thumb" when a store owner takes inventory he (she) can see when it is time to reorder. The "rule of thumb" is used as indictors to show approximate timing or spacing. Actual testing and ruler measurement are more reliable but it is nice to, also, have a rule of thumb to go by in general.
My thumb measures 3/4 of an inch across the middle of the thumbnail If something needed to be 1 and 1/2 inches long or wide I could estimate that distance by using my thumb width twice( because 3/4 inch plus 3/4 inch equals 1 and 1/2 inch). It made not be as accurate and a ruler but it is a "rule of thumb".
The old saying "as a rule of thumb" is also used to guess an estimation of something by previous known experience of a similar setting. Like, "as a rule of thumb" when a store owner takes inventory he (she) can see when it is time to reorder. The "rule of thumb" is used as indictors to show approximate timing or spacing. Actual testing and ruler measurement are more reliable but it is nice to, also, have a rule of thumb to go by in general.
Friday, July 17, 2020
"Old Saying Values People's Word" by Susan Pearl
"Talking out of both sides of his (her) mouth".
"You're as good as your word".
"Don't make promises you can't keep".
We cannot tell everyone exactly what they want to hear. If we go to one group and promise them we will say "Yes" on an issue--- And then we go to an opposing group and promise them we will say "No" on the issue then we are "talking out of both sides of our mouth". "Yes" is coming out of one side of our mouth and then "No" is coming out of the other side. It makes a double standard and before long people will not believe anything we say. Because there is another old saying "You are only as good as your word". We should keep our promises and live up to our word. We should not make promises we cannot keep but say only the truth as we know it at that particular time.
Some situations are fluid and constantly changing and we have to go with the last current information to keep evaluating the truth that needs to be conveyed without bias or prejudice.
"You're as good as your word".
"Don't make promises you can't keep".
We cannot tell everyone exactly what they want to hear. If we go to one group and promise them we will say "Yes" on an issue--- And then we go to an opposing group and promise them we will say "No" on the issue then we are "talking out of both sides of our mouth". "Yes" is coming out of one side of our mouth and then "No" is coming out of the other side. It makes a double standard and before long people will not believe anything we say. Because there is another old saying "You are only as good as your word". We should keep our promises and live up to our word. We should not make promises we cannot keep but say only the truth as we know it at that particular time.
Some situations are fluid and constantly changing and we have to go with the last current information to keep evaluating the truth that needs to be conveyed without bias or prejudice.
Thursday, July 16, 2020
"Old Saying Shows Importance of the Connections" by Susan Pearl
"Hanging by a thread".
I remember so well how surprised I was when a strand of pearls I was wearing broke and the pearls scattered over the floor. I made up my mind that I was going to pick up as many pearls as I could find. I did just that and even swept the floor with a broom and used a dust pan to get every pearl that was behind or under things too heavy to move. I was happy to retrieve the pearls from the floor and put them in a glass jar. My intention was to restring them, however, the task was more difficult than I had anticipated. Such tiny and small openings to thread onto a string.
I hadn't realized how worn the string had become and that the pearls were "hanging by a thread". It took hours upon hours to restring the pearls.
It is easy to take some things for granted, and not realize how fragile the connection is becoming.
When I was growing up the old saying "Hanging by a thread" was used to express a setting of barely hanging on. If a business was" hanging by a tread" it meant the business was about ready to go under.
At any rate the old saying expresses that when the connection is weak and ready to break it can cause a total disconnect.
I remember so well how surprised I was when a strand of pearls I was wearing broke and the pearls scattered over the floor. I made up my mind that I was going to pick up as many pearls as I could find. I did just that and even swept the floor with a broom and used a dust pan to get every pearl that was behind or under things too heavy to move. I was happy to retrieve the pearls from the floor and put them in a glass jar. My intention was to restring them, however, the task was more difficult than I had anticipated. Such tiny and small openings to thread onto a string.
I hadn't realized how worn the string had become and that the pearls were "hanging by a thread". It took hours upon hours to restring the pearls.
It is easy to take some things for granted, and not realize how fragile the connection is becoming.
When I was growing up the old saying "Hanging by a thread" was used to express a setting of barely hanging on. If a business was" hanging by a tread" it meant the business was about ready to go under.
At any rate the old saying expresses that when the connection is weak and ready to break it can cause a total disconnect.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
"Old Saying Talks About Stability" by Susan Pearl
"That's like having the carpet pulled right out from under you".
This Old Saying can really be applied to today's circumstances with COVID-19. To have the carpet pulled out from under you, would quickly make you lose your footing. Without footing a person loses balance and falls down. Many businesses have lost their footing because they have lost the customer and consumer base. It is like that base has been pulled right out from under them.
There are many other areas right now where it is "Like having the carpet pulled right out from under them".
Schools are trying to find safe ways for students to come back to school. People are trying to figure out ways to safely bring back the base that is needed to stand and to stay open.
Hospitals are overworked and have only so many rooms available. Rooms, staff and supplies are the base of the hospitals to accommodate and assist the ill.
As we continue forward let us wear a mask and practice social distancing. It is doing our part for efforts to contain COVID-!9. Each effort adds to hopefully bringing back the base to the areas that are struggling and need the base element to be in place for daily operation and stability.
This Old Saying can really be applied to today's circumstances with COVID-19. To have the carpet pulled out from under you, would quickly make you lose your footing. Without footing a person loses balance and falls down. Many businesses have lost their footing because they have lost the customer and consumer base. It is like that base has been pulled right out from under them.
There are many other areas right now where it is "Like having the carpet pulled right out from under them".
Schools are trying to find safe ways for students to come back to school. People are trying to figure out ways to safely bring back the base that is needed to stand and to stay open.
Hospitals are overworked and have only so many rooms available. Rooms, staff and supplies are the base of the hospitals to accommodate and assist the ill.
As we continue forward let us wear a mask and practice social distancing. It is doing our part for efforts to contain COVID-!9. Each effort adds to hopefully bringing back the base to the areas that are struggling and need the base element to be in place for daily operation and stability.
Monday, July 13, 2020
"Old Saying Strikes Right on Point" by Susan Pearl
"That hit the nail on the head".
This Old Saying is such a simple way of expressing so much. An uncomplicated way of acknowledging and agreeing that something is right on point. Precisely!!! on point!!!
"That hit the nail on the head".
Some people have different points of view about issues. Everyone has a right to his or her opinion and to be respected. It takes more than one nail in the construction of a strong and sturdy dwelling. Diversity brings strength and upholding such a concept of equality for all is the precise agreement "that hit the nail on the head" for building and for bringing together what is right on point and right for the good of all.
This Old Saying is such a simple way of expressing so much. An uncomplicated way of acknowledging and agreeing that something is right on point. Precisely!!! on point!!!
"That hit the nail on the head".
Some people have different points of view about issues. Everyone has a right to his or her opinion and to be respected. It takes more than one nail in the construction of a strong and sturdy dwelling. Diversity brings strength and upholding such a concept of equality for all is the precise agreement "that hit the nail on the head" for building and for bringing together what is right on point and right for the good of all.
Friday, July 10, 2020
"Life's Seasons Personal Review" by Susan Pearl
It's fun to be young
Not a care in the air
and I could run anywhere.
Oh, the summer years of hot passion,
Long kisses
and daisy petals wishes.
Then the Fall in life so brilliant to take in and embrace
yet noticing the elasticity was changing in my face.
When winter came I was prepared for the contentment it brought.
And, I am thankful that through life there has been more good than not.
Not a care in the air
and I could run anywhere.
Oh, the summer years of hot passion,
Long kisses
and daisy petals wishes.
Then the Fall in life so brilliant to take in and embrace
yet noticing the elasticity was changing in my face.
When winter came I was prepared for the contentment it brought.
And, I am thankful that through life there has been more good than not.
Thursday, July 9, 2020
"Dates of Blogs for Old Sayings" by Susan Pearl
Blog dates for an additional 9 Old Sayings. (91 in total)
Other blog dates for "Old Sayings"----4-19-2020, 4-26-2020, 5-3-2020, 5-9-2020,
5-30-2020, 6-26-2020, and today's date: 7-9-2020
7-8-2020
"Don't spill the beans".
7-7-2020
"If life gives you lemons, make lemonade".
"Waste not, want not".
7-6-2020
"If it was a snake it would have bit you".
7-3-2020
"He's still wet behind the ears".
7-2-2020
"Pushing the envelope".
7-1-2020
"If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen".
6-30-2020
"He stuck his foot in his mouth".
"Say what you mean and mean what you say".
Other blog dates for "Old Sayings"----4-19-2020, 4-26-2020, 5-3-2020, 5-9-2020,
5-30-2020, 6-26-2020, and today's date: 7-9-2020
7-8-2020
"Don't spill the beans".
7-7-2020
"If life gives you lemons, make lemonade".
"Waste not, want not".
7-6-2020
"If it was a snake it would have bit you".
7-3-2020
"He's still wet behind the ears".
7-2-2020
"Pushing the envelope".
7-1-2020
"If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen".
6-30-2020
"He stuck his foot in his mouth".
"Say what you mean and mean what you say".
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
"Old Saying Tells How to Keep a Secret" by Susan Pearl
"Don't spill the beans".
Surprise birthday parties were popular when I was growing up. If you were told about a surprise party you couldn't "let it out" to anyone. The secret had to be contained by not letting anyone else know. Even buying a gift was a secretive mission. By not telling anyone anything about it, that was "not spilling the beans". It was fun to see the expression on the person's face when we all yelled "Surprise"!!----and the fun surprise birthday party had begun.
The secret had been kept, it was not let out, it stayed contained because people remembered:
"Don't spill the beans".
Surprise birthday parties were popular when I was growing up. If you were told about a surprise party you couldn't "let it out" to anyone. The secret had to be contained by not letting anyone else know. Even buying a gift was a secretive mission. By not telling anyone anything about it, that was "not spilling the beans". It was fun to see the expression on the person's face when we all yelled "Surprise"!!----and the fun surprise birthday party had begun.
The secret had been kept, it was not let out, it stayed contained because people remembered:
"Don't spill the beans".
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
"Old Sayings" Endure Endearment" by Susan Pearl
"If life gives you lemons make lemonade".
"Waste Not, Want Not".
When I was growing up we were taught to "make do" with what we had. We managed and we were creative and took pride in doing our best with what we had. My mother was a widow with five children to raise and she could sew. Talk about "putting the pedal to the metal" she put that sewing machine pedal down, down, down and away it went, sewing very fast. She knew what she was doing and the hum from her bedroom was a very routine and soothing sound as we knew she was sewing. She was a good cook and made things from scratch. It was a way of life and it was taught with another old saying "waste not, want not". It was a very beautiful life and we felt very loved and safe. I was not made fun of for my homemade clothes but I do remember one winter coat mother made me that had a gray rolled up hood to form a collar on the deep green coat. The folded gray hood made people take a second glance because they thought it looked like a gray cat. We laughed, they mostly at themselves for thinking that. My mother managed and "made do" with what we had and she taught it as a way of life. "If life gives you lemons make lemonade." She cut out prayers from publications and make a booklet out of them. She sewed a clear plastic holder to put the booklet in. The plastic holder had a white plastic snap on it.
On the front of booklet she wrote, "Susan's Little Prayer Book".
How sweet that memory is...as sweet as any handmade lemonade could be... and just as refreshing only in another way of renewal and gratitude for such thoughtfulness.
"Waste Not, Want Not".
When I was growing up we were taught to "make do" with what we had. We managed and we were creative and took pride in doing our best with what we had. My mother was a widow with five children to raise and she could sew. Talk about "putting the pedal to the metal" she put that sewing machine pedal down, down, down and away it went, sewing very fast. She knew what she was doing and the hum from her bedroom was a very routine and soothing sound as we knew she was sewing. She was a good cook and made things from scratch. It was a way of life and it was taught with another old saying "waste not, want not". It was a very beautiful life and we felt very loved and safe. I was not made fun of for my homemade clothes but I do remember one winter coat mother made me that had a gray rolled up hood to form a collar on the deep green coat. The folded gray hood made people take a second glance because they thought it looked like a gray cat. We laughed, they mostly at themselves for thinking that. My mother managed and "made do" with what we had and she taught it as a way of life. "If life gives you lemons make lemonade." She cut out prayers from publications and make a booklet out of them. She sewed a clear plastic holder to put the booklet in. The plastic holder had a white plastic snap on it.
On the front of booklet she wrote, "Susan's Little Prayer Book".
How sweet that memory is...as sweet as any handmade lemonade could be... and just as refreshing only in another way of renewal and gratitude for such thoughtfulness.
Monday, July 6, 2020
"Old Saying Has Humorous Observation" by Susan Pearl
"If it was a snake it would have bit you".
I think this Old Saying is a humorous way telling me that what I am looking for is really right there in front of my eyes but I am overlooking it. I remember when someone would say this old saying to me I realized they had spotted what I was looking for and they were watching me overlook it. So I would just stand still and look again and "sure enough" there it would be. It was so close to me that "if it were a snake it would have bit me".
Sometimes when I backtrack and look again for something where I had already looked I am surprised that I had overlooked it when it is in plain sight. I laugh and think "if it was a snake it would have bit me" and wonder why I overlooked something so obvious being right there before my eyes and should have been found very easily.
I think this Old Saying is a humorous way telling me that what I am looking for is really right there in front of my eyes but I am overlooking it. I remember when someone would say this old saying to me I realized they had spotted what I was looking for and they were watching me overlook it. So I would just stand still and look again and "sure enough" there it would be. It was so close to me that "if it were a snake it would have bit me".
Sometimes when I backtrack and look again for something where I had already looked I am surprised that I had overlooked it when it is in plain sight. I laugh and think "if it was a snake it would have bit me" and wonder why I overlooked something so obvious being right there before my eyes and should have been found very easily.
Friday, July 3, 2020
"Old Saying Recommends Having Experience" by Susan Pearl
"He's still wet behind the ears".
When I heard this old saying as I was growing up it meant that someone was too young and didn't have enough of life's experiences to be selected for a position or be in charge.
All babies are born wet and have to be dried off. This expression was used to indicate a view that a person was way too young for managing others because of inexperience in life with knowing the job.
When I heard this old saying as I was growing up it meant that someone was too young and didn't have enough of life's experiences to be selected for a position or be in charge.
All babies are born wet and have to be dried off. This expression was used to indicate a view that a person was way too young for managing others because of inexperience in life with knowing the job.
Thursday, July 2, 2020
"Old Saying Tells Onging Efforts of Pushing Forward" by Susan Pearl
"Pushing the envelope"
The "pushing of the envelope" is an actual way that a transaction would be completed. A person would write down the amount he or she would pay for something. Then that offer was put into an envelope and the envelope would be pushed across the table to the other person. The other person would read the offer, consider what to do and decide. If a higher amount was the decision then that amount is written down. The new offer was placed into the envelope and pushed acroos the table back to the other person again. As so it would go until there came to be a time when one of them did not want to offer a higher amount. The limit had been reached for purchasing the item. They had "pushed the envelope" to set the highest limit that could be attained at that time and at that place.
There are many boundaries and limits that are being "pushed to new levels"-- for new records, new improvements with better results, and higher amounts of productivity each day. Such efforts are not in an envelope but rather are the actions of many who are working hard to attain the highest standards for quality of life.
The "pushing of the envelope" is an actual way that a transaction would be completed. A person would write down the amount he or she would pay for something. Then that offer was put into an envelope and the envelope would be pushed across the table to the other person. The other person would read the offer, consider what to do and decide. If a higher amount was the decision then that amount is written down. The new offer was placed into the envelope and pushed acroos the table back to the other person again. As so it would go until there came to be a time when one of them did not want to offer a higher amount. The limit had been reached for purchasing the item. They had "pushed the envelope" to set the highest limit that could be attained at that time and at that place.
There are many boundaries and limits that are being "pushed to new levels"-- for new records, new improvements with better results, and higher amounts of productivity each day. Such efforts are not in an envelope but rather are the actions of many who are working hard to attain the highest standards for quality of life.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
"Old saying Tells it Like it is" by Susan Pearl
"If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen".
Competition can be relentless and vindictive. Sometimes it feels like "the heat is on". That makes for heated competition for the public to decide who wins and who doesn't.
I saw an elected official being greatly criticized for a decision he had made. This elected official was asked at a meeting how he felt with so much criticism. He answered, 'it comes with the territory". So the word "kitchen" in the old saying refers to the arena of competition that a person "has to take the heat" whether it be politics, or another area to succeed to the top. If a person can't take the heat it seems like the public opinion changes to have someone at the top who can, "If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen". If you choose to enter certain arenas of competition "taking the heat" comes with the territory of that particular arena.
Competition can be relentless and vindictive. Sometimes it feels like "the heat is on". That makes for heated competition for the public to decide who wins and who doesn't.
I saw an elected official being greatly criticized for a decision he had made. This elected official was asked at a meeting how he felt with so much criticism. He answered, 'it comes with the territory". So the word "kitchen" in the old saying refers to the arena of competition that a person "has to take the heat" whether it be politics, or another area to succeed to the top. If a person can't take the heat it seems like the public opinion changes to have someone at the top who can, "If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen". If you choose to enter certain arenas of competition "taking the heat" comes with the territory of that particular arena.
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