( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soothsayer )
Ok , Beryl was probably not a soothsayer , but she did have a few stock standard sayings for particular occasions and moment that were reflective of the times she lived in and the type of person she was
- Yesterday is dead forget it, tomorrow does not exist , today is here, use it.
- If you can’t be good be careful , if you can’t be careful remember the date.
- Blind Freddy on horse back would be glad to see it.
- I’ve had eloquent sufficiency thank you.
- Up in Annies room behind the clock
Any clarifications?
There is one that I'm stuck on. Its about Laziness . It goes something like "Laziness is not done well unless you are committed to it " Beryl was proud of her commitment to this past time. While it infuriated me at the time , I now see the wisdom of stopping to smell the daisies or the urban equivalent , Window shopping down at the Plaza.
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When I was 8 or 9 I remember Grandma saying "As quiet as a ghost, as creeping moses" I dont know why it stuck with me for so long, I suppose it was just one of those things that only Grandma said
ReplyDeleteI did some searching and found this poem I'm pretty sure the saying comes from. I couldn't find the Author, Date or Origin but when I read it it made me think of Grandma.
He’d put on - say – a bowler hat, screw
Sea shells with holes in over his
Eyes - lean round the parlour door
And withdraw. Quiet as a ghost,
As Creeping Moses.
-Owen
Beryl did love a poem or two. She would be proud of you Owen , especially your latest gig .
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"Dry bread and scratch it"
Whats for dinner mum?
"Pink shit with sugar on it"
Whats for dinner mum ?
"a run around the table and a kick of the cat"
Whats for dinner mum ?
"three jumps at the cupboard door."
Can't remember any specific sayings attributable to Mrs Tishler but I can DEFINATELY remember that she was the FIRST adult I had ever met who did not speak down to me. I will love her forever for that!! She also taught me about gravy. I had never ever eaten it before and certainly didn't know how to make it. She sorted me out quick smart and now I am a whizz at it. My family will always be greatful to her for that.
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