Friday, 19 October 2007

• Currently Reading In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart: Hope for the Hurting By Ruth Graham, Stacy Mattingly see related

  I'm currently reading Ruth Graham's book, "In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart: Hope for the Hurting."  Wow!  It's amazing what a difference God can make in our lives, even after we've made a mistake.  Her book is a great testimony of hope.

  Also today, I am pondering Americanisms.  Here are a few, with translations.

  "round 7" = around 7:00, maybe a little before or after

  "at 7" = at 7:00, not before or after

  "at 7 sharp" = at exactly 7:00, if you are late then you may be left behind

  "dija" = Did you ... ?

  "dija pak da ca?" = Did you park the car? (Boston)

  "dunno" = I don't know.

  "y'all" = It means "you all" or "you" in the plural, except that this is also said to an individual.  I don't understand this thing.   (This is primary used in the south part of U.S.)

  "hahyalldoin?" = How are you all doing?

  --Sanjay

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