Crumpets
SLANG WORDS
Several weeks ago a friend called me. She heard a slang word being used, albeit lovingly, in reference to one of my daughters. It was a word that I used on occasion despite teaching from childhood. We do not use slang words or any other words we do not know the meaning of. Mommy’s words came back to my mind’s ear. The word my friend referred to was a word frequently used to refer to someone who is acting crazy or a bit stupid. Alas! I did not know the origins though. Oh my. This “crumpet” is an admonishment to look up any slang word you may be using; know what you are saying. Research the word if you are not sure; the internet makes this expedient, to use that word I like!
A MORE "PALATABLE" CRUMPET:
Many people like to leave the internet on through the day to a radio station in the background. Here is a growing radio station with wonderful Christian music and tremendous message 24 hours daily: http://www.faith1180.com/ This radio station is a ministry of a sweet church in Evansville, Indiana. Boeke Road Baptist Church is also home to Faith Music Missions. Were I to tell you all about this “work” this would not be a “crumpet” but more like the entire bakery. To learn more, they are easy to find online.
“And
the Quangle Wangle said
To himself on the Crumpetty Tree,--
'Jam; and Jelly; and bread;
Are the best of food for me!”
Edward Lear (1812-1888)
"There was an old
man whose despair,
Induced him to purchase a bear;
He played on some trumpets,
and fed upon crumpets,
Which rather assuaged his despair."
Edward Lear (1812-1888)
