Next in an ongoing series on York County-isms This Yorkism was totally an accident. It’s one of those four-letter words I’ve been desperately trying to avoid. But since I said it the other day, I figure I might as well put it out there for public debate. What could be
If you’re going to jump up and down on the step-aerobics step at the gym, make sure the step is securely placed on a nonskid surface. Or else, like me, you might sprain your wrist, catching yourself as you fall. The best part was, in true York County fashion, at
Time to clean up on here, fix some outdated links and generally start posting more again. And since I’m long overdue for a Yorkism, what about “redd up”? Redd up: To fix, clean, tidy, neaten, straighten, rearrange, spruce up, etc. At a recent supper at my church, where we use
That’s one of the things I like best about York County – there’s nowhere I go where I don’t know someone. (On a bad hair day, that’s also one of the things I like least.) But sometimes, the county “connections” still surprise even me. I had an eye doctor appointment
More on “What it used to be” in York County… Before the new Delco Marketplace along Route 74 in West Manchester Township, it was the “Delco Centre,” and before that, just plain “Delco Plaza.” I love the new Lowe’s and especially the Chili’s and Grand Buffet in the newest incarnation,
Next in an ongoing series on York County-isms Whatever you think you knew about the uses of “leave” and “let,” throw it away! One Yorkism that I haven’t been able to think of an explanation for is the reversal of “leave” and “let” in many sentences. Ex.: “Let that alone”
Next in an ongoing series on York County-isms Quick: Ex. “Do you want to run to the store quick?” or “Let the dog out quick before we go.” This is very similar to awhile, in the you drop it on the end of sentences to signify someone should get on
I just got back from taking my husband and daughter to see the marching band preview for my alma mater, Dover Area High School. I don’t know how to describe it except that it felt like home. I admit getting a little choked up when our director asked the alumni
What about butter bread? And dippy eggs? And sock feet? These Yorkisms seem to stem from yet another chance to drop a word or a syllable. Not “feet with socks” or “bread with butter” for us. No, why not just reverse it and save? “Dippy eggs” would be slightly different,
Any memories of what used to be the North Mall (where The Crossroads or Manchester Crossroads is now) in Manchester Township, on Route 30? Although it was still primarily a strip mall, there used to be an indoor part where you went from one level to the other, and in