TÃ’in Chliste

My Irish grandmother said, “If you can tie your shoes in the morning, then you have nothing to complain about.”

Later in the 60s I smartmouthed Nana saying, “What if I wear sandals?”

She did not laugh until she smacked the back of my head.

“Tóin chliste.”

Yes, I was a right smart-ass hippie, but I wore sandals today and I didn’t complain about nothing.

Post a Comment

Your email is never shared. Required fields are marked *

*
*