Hey everyone! Glad to see you here!
I do love a colorful saying, especially one that makes me think, and today I wanted to share a few of my favorite bits of western wisdom:
*Letting the cat out of the bag is a whole lot easier that putting it back inside.
*When you get to where you’re going, the first thing to do is to take care of the horse you rode in on.
*If you think you’re a person of influence, try ordering someone else’s dog around.
*Wear a hat with a brim wide enough to shed sun and rain, fan a campfire, dip water, and whip a fighting cow in the face.
*Going to bed mad is no fun, but it’s better than fighting all night.
*Two can live as cheaply as one, if one doesn’t eat.
*The shallower the stream, the louder the babble.
*Life is simpler when you plow around the stumps.
*An ounce of doing is worth a pound of talk.
*Don’t lick a frozen pump handle.
And now it’s your turn. To qualify for the drawing for a $15 Amazon gift card, pass along one of your favorite sayings. If you don’t have a saying to share, then comment on which of sayings I’ve shared speaks to you. I’m looking forward to reading your comments.
Winner will be announced on Saturday.
Jeannie Watt raises cattle in Montana and loves all things western. When she's not writing, Jeannie enjoys sewing, making mosaic mirrors, riding her horses and buying hay. Lots and lots of hay.
Kill 2 birds wth one stone
And doesn’t it feel good when you manage to do that!
‘Too many cooks spoil the broth’… I never want anybody watching me while I’m cooking… ?????
I’m with you there, Rachel!
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
That’s one of my bad habits. I have to watch myself to avoid disappointment.
Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes clean to the bone.
I love this one, Nancy.
It’s your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude.
Oooh–good one!
I saw this one in a really old book about history of Finland, Finnish gods, beliefs etc. and it stuck to my mind: The weathers of the east and peaces of Russia are just as long lasting.
I really like this, Minna. My mother is Finnish. 🙂
Don’t squat with y our spurs on
That is one of my all time favorite sayings, Debra.
You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd.
That saying reminds me of teaching for some reason. 🙂
That’s a good one and really gave me a laugh this morning!
Never look a gift horse in the mouth
Well said, Luanne.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
So very true, Estella.
worthless as tits on a boar!
This made me laugh, Teresa. Good one!
Kill two birds with one stone
One of my daily missions, Cathy.
The Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Definitely worth remembering, Melanie.
If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.
One of the truest statements on the planet.
He told him how the cow ate the cabbage. My grandfather used to say this when he meant someone was told in no uncertain terms just how things were. Thank you for the interesting article!
I’ve never heard this, Catherine, and I love it!
When God made man, she was only kidding!
That’s a hoot, Kathleen. Thank you!
You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.
I wish I would remember this before I start a sewing project with cheap fabric. 🙂
Actions speak louder than words.
So true, Ruth.
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.
Excellent, Laini. This really speaks to me.
Love, love, love all these sayings. Too hard to pick a favorite. Witty and wonderful! Thank you all…you made my day ;o)
They’re great, aren’t they? Thanks for stopping by, Lynn. 🙂
I have a sign that hangs in my house that says “Don’t squat with your spurs on”, but I saw someone else posted it already!
Susan, that one bears repeating.
“If wishes were fishes we’d all have a fry!”
My husband’s grandma used to say that all the time. An old time Minnesotan saying. Fun blog!
Great saying, Kathy!
“Look at what the cat dragged in “
This is so picturesque. 🙂
“Crocodile tears”
I didn’t know what this meant for the longest time, but now that I do, I love it!
Don’t cry over spilled milk
I’ve repeated this to myself a time or two. It helps.
I have so many sayings I like but my favorite has to be “If wishes were Horses beggars would ride.”
Yes, indeed. That saying does prompt one to stop dreaming and start doing
I like: The shallower the stream, the louder the babble.
Me, too! It’s so true!
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.
I love this so much, Alicia! It put a smile on my face.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I think that is similar to An ounce of doing is worth a pound of talk.
Either way, so true!
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten.”
Perfect, Abby!
“Go fly a kite”. I said that to our oldest daughter one day when she was about 10 and I had had it with whatever she was doing or saying. Several minutes later I couldn’t find her. Finally found her, outside, flying a kite:). Love all of these.
That’s so funny, Alice. I love how kids take things literally. 🙂
Whenever we’re going somewhere and need to get going, my family has a habit of saying, “head ’em out, move ’em out”.
I love that, Veronica. I’ll be humming Rawhide all day now. 🙂
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Perfect advice, Debbie!
these are fun. I have heard a lot of them growing up. I lived on a farm One my mom would always quote to us five kids was: *The shallower the stream, the louder the babble. And she didnt just quote it. She would explain it to us over and over. as she taught us to listen to others and think about what we say “Treat others as you want to be treated” was another one
Your mom sounds like a wise woman and a natural teacher, Lori.
My dad always said 50 cents ain’t no dollar!
I’ve never heard that, Teresa. I really like it.
If wishes were horses beggars could ride.
My dad used to say that to me and my brother. It helps me remember to act rather than just talk.
There are several of these that you listed that I am not familiar with. I find the one below especially funny… I wouldn’t want to be the one not eating!
*Two can live as cheaply as one, if one doesn’t eat.
I want to be the eater, too, Patty. 🙂
“If wishes were fishes we’d have some for dinner”.
Excellent, Megan!
“Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.”
I like this one. We all need to do that more often.
This is something I learned early in my marriage. Things cannot be unsaid. So much easier not to say them at all unless the words need to be heard.
The two of yours I liked the best are: *When you get to where you’re going, the first thing to do is to take care of the horse you rode in on. It reminds us that none of us get where we do on our own and we need to remember who helped us along the way.
The other: *If you think you’re a person of influence, try ordering someone else’s dog around. This is so true, except for my husband. Dogs love him and there have been many times when dogs totally ignored their owner to follow him.
A favorite saying of ours is one I started using when our children were young and didn’t want to leave some place we were visiting. We now use it with our grandchildren, usually when they don’t want to leave and go home. “If you don’t leave, you won’t be able to come back.” Not because they won’t be allowed to, but because they will still be wherever they happen to be at the time.
That’s such a great saying, Patricia. I’ll have to remember it when we visit our kids. I never want to leave, but if I don’t I can’t come back.
“Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!” or Quit stirring the pot!
Yes, that pot and kettle thing. I remember trying to explain it to my students who hadn’t a clue about such things. 🙂
*Going to bed mad is no fun, but it’s better than fighting all night.
Love this one, sorry I am running behind. I have had a lot of doctors appointment lately and now am having a hip replacement on Monday so I can get rid of some of this pain I am having.
Sending prayers. I hope you have a speedy recovery!
A Watched Pot Never Boils. Love all these sayings and I have heard them so many times! Have a Blessed Day
These are fun, Sarah. I’ve had a ball reading them.
Every time I boil pasta I think of the phrase a watched pot never boils.
So funny, Cherie. It does seem to take longer when you’re waiting, waiting, waiting…:)
Letting the cat out of the bag is a whole lot easier that putting it back inside.
I like this one, it’s a good reminder to watch what you say.
Indeed, Bec. A battle for me at times, lol.
Jeannie Watt is a favorite author of mine. Montana is also my favorite state that I want to live. ‘The Brodys of Lightning Creek’ is one of the nest book series.
Thank you, Audrey! You have totally made my day!