Thoughts from Alison that might at least entertain you!

Good Words

Hello, All!

I have a few words to share from the local Milan paper (which is being forwarded to Prune Ridge!).  The article was a short interview with an older gentleman who's about to move into a retirement home.  The article closed with his words:

"Life is what you make it.  It's a chance.  Do what you like, and like what you do.  Take some chances.  Every day is a challenge.  Never worry about tomorrow.  Yesterday is gone.  Tomorrow is another day."

If I can remember those thoughts, everything is good!  We'll be online by the end of the week at Prune Ridge, with new home updates and more to follow as soon as possible.

Be Well Out There, Friends!

Because I Wonder

Good evening everyone!

Based on a dialog with my friend Tony, I got to wondering where the phrase "bite the bullet" came from.  When I really started thinking about it, a bullet doesn't seem like something I'd ever want to bite!  And so, from a Cincinnati Enquirer article on military history:

"The phrase 'bite the bullet' originated during the Revolutionary War.  Without anesthetics, doctors often gave soldiers a bullet to bite during an amputation or other painful procedure."

Anybody out there know if there's truth in that explanation?  It seems plausible to me, but occurs to me that the meaning has shifted a bit over time.  I don't think of the words as specific-to-something-unpleasant.  Hmmm. 

There you go - my thoughts for the evening.  Off to watch a bit of the Tigers now.  Maybe this is the night their recent trend (losing) turns around!

Peace, All - Be Well and Be Well Fed!