Three Terrific Texas Grandmom-isms
Another batch of Texas-isms from a gal who knows them all!
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Texas-isms: Four-Legged-Friends-Inspired Verbs
Today, we’ll add more to your Texas verb knowledge. It’s no secret we love critters (aka varmints) in the Lone Star State, so I figured we could chat about actions inspired by our four-legged friends. Pull the wool over [his] eyes – fool. Ex. “I love thought he loved me, but he sure pulled the […]
Continue readingThe Definitive Guide to Texas Barbecue Brisket
Texas vs. California barbecue…there’s no contest.
Continue readingTexas-isms: Sickos
We haven’t revisited the great state of Texas-isms since January. And since spring brings all types of colds, flus and sniffles, I figured you could use some phrases to label all those ailments going around. Stove up – hurt or sore. Ex. “My back’s been plumb stove up since I carried Bertha over the threshold […]
Continue readingTexas-isms: Y’all Got Problems
I know you’ve probably missed your Texas vocabulary lessons. So today, I want to share some ways you might express mild (or less) sympathy when someone you know’s got problems. Runnin’ around like a chicken with its head chopped off – frantic or disorganized. Ex. “Before that weddin’, her momma was runnin’ around […]
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