Ways of Seeing: Uncover lost lines and rethink false phrases

Ways of Seeing: Uncover lost lines and rethink false phrases

The holiday season can be a time to reflect on our shared traditions, our collective wisdom; societal values passed on in stories, traditions, and also through phrases and proverbs. Recently I’ve noticed how we often misinterpret well-known phrases by using them the out of their original context or dropping lines entirely. These omissions or misinterpretations have given me pause and maybe they will you, too. HANNAH SESSIONS As Vermonters, we ha…