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Penn Dutch Proverbs: Black Kettles

by Suzanne | Apr 6, 2016 | Amish, Amish Proverbs, Amish Wisdom

Proverb: Wann’d dich amme schwate Kessel reibscht, waerscht schwatz. Translation: Rub up against a black kettle and you will become black. What it really means: You’re influenced by those with whom you spend time. Are you new here? You might want to...

Penn Dutch Proverbs: Cooking

by Suzanne | Mar 16, 2016 | Amish, Amish Proverbs, Amish Wisdom

Proverb: Es is leicht koche in annere Leit ihre Kich. Translation: It’s easy to prepare a meal in another’s kitchen. What it really means: It’s not hard to enjoy a meal when someone else picks up the tab. On Sale! The Haven: Amazon | Barnes &...

Penn Dutch Proverbs: Six of One

by Suzanne | Mar 2, 2016 | Amish, Amish Proverbs, Amish Wisdom

Proverb: Es is lang as breet. Translation: As long as it is broad. What it really means: Six of one, half dozen of the other. Or…makes no difference. On Sale! Available at these retailers: The Haven: Amazon | Barnes & Noble The Lesson: Amazon | Barnes &...

Penn Dutch Proverbs: The Cat Will Lose Its Hair

by Suzanne | Feb 17, 2016 | Amish, Amish Proverbs, Amish Wisdom

Proverb: Nau gehn der Katz die Haar aus. Translation: Now the cat will lose its hair. What it really means: Now comes the tug of war. On sale! Amazon | Barnes & Noble | CBD Are you new here? You might want to subscribe to my email updates, or follow me on...

Penn Dutch Proverbs: Honey Outside

by Suzanne | Feb 10, 2016 | Amish, Amish Proverbs, Amish Wisdom

Proverb: Hunnich autseit, Hinkeldreck inseit. Translation: Honey outside, chicken dung inside. What it really means: Appealing on the outside, rotten on the inside. On sale! Amazon | Barnes & Noble | CBD Are you new here? You might want to subscribe to my email...