Jambalaya Diaries: Sunday, February 17th

As freely as the firmament embraces the world, / or the sun pours forth impartially his beams, / so mercy must encircle both friend and foe. -Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, poet and dramatist (1759-1805) 

Spoonerism:

MEANING:

noun: The transposition of (usually) the initial sounds of words producing a humorous result. For example:
"It is now kisstomary to cuss the bride." (Rev. Spooner while officiating at a wedding)
"Is the bean dizzy?" (Rev. Spooner questioning the secretary of his dean)

ETYMOLOGY:

After William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930), clergyman and educator, who was prone to this. Earliest documented use: 1900. 

Hi Pat & Corinne,

While David takes nips of the lovely Scotch left behind, I am savoring the chocolate morsels! Great seeing you both ! Hope trip home is pleasant and smooth as........ (add your favorite phrase)!  Fondestos,  Nancy