Frog Applause by Teresa Burritt for March 01, 2022

When the bow bends, the cradle will rock.

Stuck stick on a leaf branch.

Keep a stiff upper lip, as loose lips, sinks ships.

… surprise, surprise, surprise, that’s not my finger, eith…er…wait!…

…Mayberry’s animatronics were not quite up to the Disney standards…

…except, she knew where it had been…

…West World 1932 edition…

…‘Froggy Goes To College,’ was the number 15 movie in 1954 Froglandia…

…has she tried pulling his finger?…

…back in my day that was called giving the wrong finger…

…I blame Obama…

Probably a touch of arthritis. Try alternating heat and cold for a bit. If that doesn’t work, using it as a peanut butter dipper will help pass the time.

I hate when people use their finger while speaking ….It can cause, blame, tap, pick, stick-in, rub, poke, pinch, scratch, insert, deny, accuse, pull, wave, curl, and a condition called a “trigger” finger….why, it can be part of the trick, heres the church, here’s the steeple, open it up and here’s the people!

Ma’am, jjust tell him to bend over and stick the finger in the crevice!!

Don’t point that thing at me, it’s got a nail in it.

There’s a line today about bending that I don’t think I want to touch. Did 3hour broach it?

Give it a good sniff.

Hey lady! I’ve got a finger for you!

Trigger Finger, Dupuytren’s Contraction?

Her: “Not without knowing where it’s been, mister.”

Him: “Nice hat …!”

Keep your finger in your pocket and keep your deformity to yourself.

Trigger finger. Real medical term.

He’s just happy to see you.

Wait a minute, I’ve heard this one before — can’t put my finger on where.

At least we know he didn’t shoot the deputy

But the deputy might shoot him (“I told him to drop it and he didn’t comply… I feared for my life!”)

Penny for your thoughts? The next generation will have no idea what that even means.

Is that your triggered finger or are you just happy to see me?

The Finger: a gripping tale! Or, in her case, non-gripping. (But the pandemic is all but over unless there comes a sudden flare-up. Other readings of her remark are at your own risk.) Locked joints can be a Real Thing, lady!

… in holy scripture, finger is usally an euphemism…

…I’m talking to you Song of Songs 5:4…

… and,you,Rehoboam:, `My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist’…

…at least they don’t use the little finger when talking about Jonathan & David…

…[wink wink]…I guess it gives a new definition of: giving someone the finger…

…happy Ash Wednesday, everyone…