tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post5384646640989255601..comments2024-03-07T02:53:47.674-06:00Comments on Bish Denham : Origins, Question of the Month, and Being ThankfulBish Denhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-37855217132682715952016-06-12T09:21:48.823-05:002016-06-12T09:21:48.823-05:00I didn’t know any of that about sneezing, how fasc...I didn’t know any of that about sneezing, how fascinating.<br />I’m thankful for the same thing as you, although I can hardly believe it! We have so much rain we are usually glad to see the back of it, but it has been very dry lately until today when the heavens opened. I wonder where that phrase came from.<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-21220631240129247282016-06-10T22:51:46.066-05:002016-06-10T22:51:46.066-05:00I had no idea where that phrase came from. How fas...I had no idea where that phrase came from. How fascinating! It is amazing how time has changed the phrase. <br /><br />You have been to so many amazing place. I haven't been to many places- yet (just nearby states, and CA and FL). :) I hope you get to Scotland!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-76737444024790712962016-06-09T03:41:04.691-05:002016-06-09T03:41:04.691-05:00I've never heard of that phrase before. Thanks...I've never heard of that phrase before. Thanks for enlightening me. Now I'll be sure to use it :)Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-86963320669054116922016-06-08T18:00:28.383-05:002016-06-08T18:00:28.383-05:00This was interesting! Never knew the origins of th...This was interesting! Never knew the origins of that phrase, but I do enjoy discovering how old phrases came to be. Gosh, there's one measly cloud in the sky and I get all jittery :-) We could really use some rain here in the desert. When monsoons do arrive it often rains all around - you can see the sheets coming down - but not right where we live. Wouldn't it just jar ya? <br />You've been to some remarkable places, but Roswell? I'm jealous ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-5158050617306570892016-06-08T17:57:37.242-05:002016-06-08T17:57:37.242-05:00Well,now. I didn't know this about sneezing!
...Well,now. I didn't know this about sneezing!<br /><br />I would like to go to Yellowstone park, Mount Rushmore, take a ship through the Great Lakes. There are more places, but I will settle for these site for now.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-58873075272182010532016-06-08T13:00:52.493-05:002016-06-08T13:00:52.493-05:00We've had lots of rain, too. Still having iso...We've had lots of rain, too. Still having isolated storms. Can't wait to see the stars. <br />You've seen some beautiful National Parks, Bish. There are so many beautiful places to visit. I've been lucky. My family has been Camping with Kids for a long time. We've traveled all over the United States and up into Canada to a few places and to Newfoundland. <br />Very interesting thing about the sneezing. I've joined your blog. Thanks for sharing with your followers. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-28914952859889393102016-06-07T10:13:21.539-05:002016-06-07T10:13:21.539-05:00Well, who knew that's where the expression cam...Well, who knew that's where the expression came from? Thanks for enlightening me!<br />Where would I like to go next? As a sometime travel writer, that's not an easy question to answer as I've ticked off quite a lot of countries on my bucket list... possibly Antarctica. :)<br /><br />Susan at<br /><a href="http://susan-a-eamestravelfictionandphotos.blogspot.ie" rel="nofollow">Travel, Fiction and Photos</a><br />Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-45052442719137750422016-06-07T03:25:04.152-05:002016-06-07T03:25:04.152-05:00I had no idea about the sneezing. I haven't be...I had no idea about the sneezing. I haven't been to where my ancestors lived yet. That's a great trip goal. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-11237959653765808572016-06-06T21:12:46.614-05:002016-06-06T21:12:46.614-05:00I've been to Italy where my ancestors lived, a...I've been to Italy where my ancestors lived, and the goodwill we received from our relatives both close and distant was phenomenal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063165966816632456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-11604499057107114302016-06-06T18:54:44.288-05:002016-06-06T18:54:44.288-05:00The information about sneezing is great. I hope yo...The information about sneezing is great. I hope you get to visit Scotland.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-78769387167820580942016-06-06T15:31:14.325-05:002016-06-06T15:31:14.325-05:00Fascinating stuff about sneezing! What a delightfu...Fascinating stuff about sneezing! What a delightful choice for an explanation.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-81164465687794586612016-06-06T15:09:28.525-05:002016-06-06T15:09:28.525-05:00The origin of that phrase is so weird! I can't...The origin of that phrase is so weird! I can't believe people walked around trying to sneeze on purpose at things. Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-51169525242246490342016-06-06T14:56:25.746-05:002016-06-06T14:56:25.746-05:00The sneezing thing is weird. I'm just thinking...The sneezing thing is weird. I'm just thinking about somebody letting loose a big sneeze and spraying billions of bacteria laden articles into the air. Not quite the same as a polite sneeze.<br /><br />I'd like to visit Scotland too, though I'd probably avoid eating haggis and hope they wouldn't play too much bagpipe music--just enough to create some musical atmosphere perhaps.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-60054631129377565922016-06-06T14:28:38.494-05:002016-06-06T14:28:38.494-05:00You've been to some awesome places. I'd lo...You've been to some awesome places. I'd love to see the redwoods, but not likely to happen on our upcoming trip to CA. Not there long enough and too far north from where we'll be.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831242266526923808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-54477099201824590542016-06-06T13:19:48.247-05:002016-06-06T13:19:48.247-05:00Interesting story about the expression "Nothi...Interesting story about the expression "Nothing to sneeze at". Who knew it was something done on purpose?<br /><br />You've had some interesting travels. We hope to get to The Grand Canyon on our next Vegas trip. Cheers! <br />Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-83624438553980552112016-06-06T13:17:18.838-05:002016-06-06T13:17:18.838-05:00I would love someday to visit the Grand Canyon. It...I would love someday to visit the Grand Canyon. It's interesting that it was polite to sneeze! Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-40292232727773884942016-06-06T11:18:10.367-05:002016-06-06T11:18:10.367-05:00Yes, our bright blue skies today are nothing to sn...Yes, our bright blue skies today are nothing to sneeze at! I've traveled some, but there are a lot of places I still would like to visit. I don't know which one would be at the top of my list.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-91963312132923176062016-06-06T10:55:45.310-05:002016-06-06T10:55:45.310-05:00If you get the opportunity, do go to the Grand Can...If you get the opportunity, do go to the Grand Canyon. It's worth the trip!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-10348807299469522052016-06-06T10:54:56.224-05:002016-06-06T10:54:56.224-05:00I didn't know anything about sneezing in publi...I didn't know anything about sneezing in public, that it was considered polite! What a hoot.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-24383787057782774512016-06-06T10:54:15.168-05:002016-06-06T10:54:15.168-05:00I'm glad the custom has faded as well!I'm glad the custom has faded as well!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-50426299703031054492016-06-06T10:53:52.017-05:002016-06-06T10:53:52.017-05:00The islands are a great place to visit, the ocean,...The islands are a great place to visit, the ocean, the beaches... bring sunscreen and bug repellent and lots of money as it's expensive. :)Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-83267772150737082952016-06-06T10:08:46.504-05:002016-06-06T10:08:46.504-05:00Oh, I would love to go to the Grand Canyon. You...Oh, I would love to go to the Grand Canyon. You've been to so many places. I'm jealous. :) Going to a place where you have deep ancestral roots would be a neat experience. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-53776509315089824742016-06-06T10:00:00.924-05:002016-06-06T10:00:00.924-05:00Love this Origins post! I didn't know that del...Love this Origins post! I didn't know that deliberately sneezing at something was a mark of disdain. I love me a bit of idiom history!Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-4961870096473490242016-06-06T09:33:28.758-05:002016-06-06T09:33:28.758-05:00That bit about sneezing is so odd. I'm glad th...That bit about sneezing is so odd. I'm glad this custom has gone out of fashion. Just think about the germs. <br /><br />Scotland sounds like an excellent place to visit. Love their accents.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-16305453645074472872016-06-06T09:24:33.262-05:002016-06-06T09:24:33.262-05:00Hi Bish - phrases are extraordinary in their origi...Hi Bish - phrases are extraordinary in their origins aren't they. Scotland is a wonderful place to visit ... lots to do too ... but you've seen the Islands - I'd love to visit those and rest a while! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com