Editor’s Scratchpad
Since President Bush has brought many Texans into his administration, we may need a guide to their colloquialisms. Here's a sample from the Internet: Texan is a
second language>> The engine's runnin' but ain't nobody drivin'. (Not intelligent)
>> Tighter than the bark on a tree. (Not generous)
>> Big hat, no cattle. (All talk, no action)
>> We've howdied but we ain't shook yet. (We've met but not been formally introduced.)
>> He thinks the sun come up just to hear him crow. (He has a high opinion of himself.)
>> It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs. (We need rain.)
>> Just because a chicken has wings don't mean it can fly. (Appearances can be deceptive.)
>> This ain't my first rodeo. (I've been around a while.)
>> They ate supper before they said grace. (Living in sin)
Richard Halloran
Richard Halloran is Editorial section editor.
He can be reached by e-mail at rhalloran@starbulletin.com