Daily FortunesJul 19, 2013
Gay shlafen: Yiddish for "go to sleep".
Now doesn't... Gay shlafen: Yiddish for "go to sleep".
Now doesn't "gay shlafen" have a softer, more soothing sound than the
harsh, staccato "go to sleep"? Listen to the difference:
"Go to sleep, you little wretch!" ... "Gay shlafen,...
"Gee, Toto, I don't think we are in Kansas anymore."
"Gee, Toto, I don't think we are in Kansas anymore."
"God gives burdens; also shoulders"
Jimmy Carter... "God gives burdens; also shoulders"
Jimmy Carter cited this Jewish saying in his concession speech at the
end of the 1980 election. At least he said it was a Jewish saying; I
can't find it anywhere. I'm sure he's telling the truth though; why
would he lie about...
Good night, Austin, Texas, wherever you are!
Good night, Austin, Texas, wherever you are!
Hating the Yankees is as American as pizza pie, unwed mothers... Hating the Yankees is as American as pizza pie, unwed mothers and
cheating on your income tax.
-- Mike Royko
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Daily Fortunes for Jul 19, 2013
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