1. I absolutely loved "Everything we say has a past, and its meaning depends on that past. Equally, everything we say has a future into which we push it." p. 185 This very statement has changed my outlook on my writings (more than my speaking).
2. It was fascinating to think about reshaping the context of something so simple as "Have a nice day." p. 189 It is a simple beginning to more complex reshapings, and a good exercise to learn with.
3. I had not thought about proberbs being slower changing than other texts, although I have always thought of them as being older writings, or speaking the past--maybe I thought they just didn't change. pp. 190-91
4. I have noticed that some sayings are changed to be current with the times--saying the same thing in new ways. But it is fascinating to learn about how this is accomplished with the different strategies. I have taken these for granted even when I've been aware of them, but now I am more aware of how/why the reshaping came about. pp. 192-208
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I like these four points, and I would like further elaboration. Which author are you quoting, Becker or Watkins? In #1, why do you absolutely love the idea that everything has a past, and a future? Why does that mean so much to you?
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