Archive for August, 2007
Midwestern Expressions: “If you’re happy and you know it—-tickle me pink”
I’m a nut on regional accents and regional idioms and turns of phrase. My peregrinations around the globe have sharpened my ear. When I first left the USA in the 1970s, I didn’t know I talked funny. Coming home after long absence, I get a real kick out of the special way my father and [...]
Lemonade Haircut in the Central West End, my new neighborhood
As part of my welcome move-in packet for West End Terrace, I recieved a 20 per cent off coupon for a haircut and styling at Lemon, a salon just a few blocks from me up on Euclid. Even with the discount, the price is 1/3 more than I’m used to paying in Lake County in [...]
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