tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post6298180510256262368..comments2023-12-31T00:21:10.591-05:00Comments on The Education of a Pulp Writer: My Town Monday: Life in West AfricaDavid Cranmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-51001870750501991342008-09-17T19:20:00.000-04:002008-09-17T19:20:00.000-04:00Barbara, Yeah, that's a possibility. Or a good ope...Barbara, Yeah, that's a possibility. Or a good opening quote to a book.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-86563010865496989262008-09-17T03:08:00.000-04:002008-09-17T03:08:00.000-04:00I really like these sayings. They all produce inte...I really like these sayings. They all produce interesting thoughts that might be used in creative ways later for stories.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-64788304434754483142008-09-16T01:33:00.000-04:002008-09-16T01:33:00.000-04:00I love the don't bother throwing stones at a tree ...I love the don't bother throwing stones at a tree without fruit proverb. I just love the way it's said. Thanks for this very interesting post.Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-22870179881188937032008-09-15T22:20:00.000-04:002008-09-15T22:20:00.000-04:00Reb, This particular proverb seems to get us all l...Reb, This particular proverb seems to get us all laughing. I'll have to find out what an odala is.<BR/><BR/>Debra, Glad you enjoyed them. I'd be interested in hearing your favorite proverbs from your mother-in-law... I love the British sense of humor.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-84051772733128321602008-09-15T20:37:00.000-04:002008-09-15T20:37:00.000-04:00These are wonderful, David. I love proverbs and sa...These are wonderful, David. I love proverbs and sayings of different cultures. My mother-in-law is English and she often says things that give me pause.debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-68521306104577423132008-09-15T19:52:00.000-04:002008-09-15T19:52:00.000-04:00I am curious about the size of that nut too! Great...I am curious about the size of that nut too! Great proverbs.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-74261432924798691982008-09-15T17:14:00.000-04:002008-09-15T17:14:00.000-04:00Patti, I noticed that too. Not surprising but stil...Patti, I noticed that too. Not surprising but still interesting.<BR/><BR/>Charles, Travis, Ha! I tried looking them up on line to find out what they look like, but no cigar. I will have to ask him in the next e-mail.<BR/><BR/>Terrie, Original quotes you can't find in the states!David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-83810304751104085112008-09-15T15:48:00.000-04:002008-09-15T15:48:00.000-04:00I'm with Charles on wondering about the size of th...I'm with Charles on wondering about the size of those nuts. Good stuff. i enjoyed reading these.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-31199584079629355222008-09-15T13:52:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:52:00.000-04:00Hi David,I loved these. My favorite is:We shouldn'...Hi David,<BR/><BR/>I loved these. My favorite is:<BR/><BR/>We shouldn't bother throwing stones at a tree that has no fruits --- No use seeking help where it will never come.<BR/><BR/>I printed that one and hung it on my bulletin board.<BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-91020733590207170402008-09-15T10:36:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:36:00.000-04:00Interesting how rooted in nature and earthy concer...Interesting how rooted in nature and earthy concerns these proverbs are.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com