Since I got back I have been playing the 'tired, old lady' card, and just hunkered down at home. I still didn't really feel like going out today but decided I had to make an effort, or else I was going to become a recluse. Went first to the hospital to do my chaplaincy round, and was glad when I got there. It was good to see Chaplain Bill again and catch up.
This evening I went for the Wednesday meal at Emmanuel, and afterwards joined Fr Bill's discussion group.
I came across a list of words that have a different meaning in Oklahoma from everywhere else. And copied a few of them.
Seasons
What it means everywhere
else: The four times there are major changes
in weather throughout the year: summer, fall, winter, and spring.
What it means in Oklahoma: Tornado, summer, and freezing. How true and at the moment it is freezing.
What it means in Oklahoma: Tornado, summer, and freezing. How true and at the moment it is freezing.
Traffic
What it means everywhere
else: When there are a lot of cars on the
road and drivers get a little backed up.
What it means in Oklahoma: A phenomenon many Oklahomans have never actually experienced.
What it means in Oklahoma: A phenomenon many Oklahomans have never actually experienced.
Sack
What it means everywhere
else: A sturdy bag, or what you hit at night
when you’re sleepy.
What it means in Oklahoma: The thing you carry your groceries home in. ie a plastic bag
What it means in Oklahoma: The thing you carry your groceries home in. ie a plastic bag
Sky
What it means everywhere
else: The atmosphere surrounding Earth that’s
visible when you look up.
What it means in Oklahoma: The thing you don’t even look up at—you look around at—and is maybe the most beautiful thing in the world, whether it’s clear and blue, or starry, or orange from the sunset. (Skies here are incredible)
What it means in Oklahoma: The thing you don’t even look up at—you look around at—and is maybe the most beautiful thing in the world, whether it’s clear and blue, or starry, or orange from the sunset. (Skies here are incredible)
Steak
What it means everywhere
else: A high quality cut of beef that’s
usually eaten on special occasions.
What it means in Oklahoma: A cut of beef that’s fried like chicken (ie coated in batter) and smothered in delicious gravy. I dispute the ‘delicious’. On menus it appears as ‘chicken fried steak’ Retch, vomit.
What it means in Oklahoma: A cut of beef that’s fried like chicken (ie coated in batter) and smothered in delicious gravy. I dispute the ‘delicious’. On menus it appears as ‘chicken fried steak’ Retch, vomit.
Oysters
What it means everywhere
else: Saltwater clams that are eaten straight
off the shell.
What it means in Oklahoma: A different kind of oyster that comes not from the sea, but from parts of a bull that you don’t really like to think about when you’re eating them. Also known as calf fries.
What it means in Oklahoma: A different kind of oyster that comes not from the sea, but from parts of a bull that you don’t really like to think about when you’re eating them. Also known as calf fries.
Thunder
What it means everywhere
else: The loud rumbling noise in the sky
after lightning.
What it means in Oklahoma: The best basketball team in the entire world, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What it means in Oklahoma: The best basketball team in the entire world, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
To continue the holiday pics -
Precious grand daughter Miranda. Miranda was looking after me because Tim was working and Davina was back at school.
A little café/restaurant in Kettering decked out like it is WWII. I have a picture of the outside, I will try and find it tomorrow.
The idea of the hour glasses is that you select one according to the strength you want the tea to be.
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