Here´s a good Portuguese word to learn. "Discutir." The dictionary´s 1st translation says it means "to discuss" and the 2nd meaning is "to argue". But then I thought that´s an easy one to remember and used it , I was corrected. Apparently only meaning #2 is actually used. I can remember that now by wondering if discussing something inevitably turns into arguing.
Bless your heart. Or, bless his or her heart. It can be very sincere -- actually blessing someone for their struggles or troubles. It can also be used playfully or in a mean-spirited way. For instance, if someone is "not playing with a full deck" in a given situation or if a person is so naive or ignorant that they're to be pitied. It's really a contextual phrase. For example: "If that boy had one thought, it would die of loneliness. Bless his heart."
Another hilarious and beautifully written Hump Day Gazette that made me belly laugh. Thank you, Janna. Safe home to you and Stu! Can't wait to hear what you do next.
Here´s a good Portuguese word to learn. "Discutir." The dictionary´s 1st translation says it means "to discuss" and the 2nd meaning is "to argue". But then I thought that´s an easy one to remember and used it , I was corrected. Apparently only meaning #2 is actually used. I can remember that now by wondering if discussing something inevitably turns into arguing.
Ha. Good one. It seems these days, it definitely means that.
But what is the most important southern idiom? This northerner doesn't know.
Bless your heart. Or, bless his or her heart. It can be very sincere -- actually blessing someone for their struggles or troubles. It can also be used playfully or in a mean-spirited way. For instance, if someone is "not playing with a full deck" in a given situation or if a person is so naive or ignorant that they're to be pitied. It's really a contextual phrase. For example: "If that boy had one thought, it would die of loneliness. Bless his heart."
Another hilarious and beautifully written Hump Day Gazette that made me belly laugh. Thank you, Janna. Safe home to you and Stu! Can't wait to hear what you do next.
Thanks, Odette!
Beaitiful necklace and memory of your sister. Losing a sibling is hard. No mater how long it has been. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much, Mary. I want to write a fuller story about my relationship with my sister, but the words just aren't there yet.
When the time is right, they will be. I am sure of it! 💖
Muito Bom!
Obrigada, Carolyn!
Yep, bless your heart is a difficult one with so many nuances. Safe travels home!
Thank you, Vicki!