Learning a new language has many levels. First one learns numbers, colors, nouns equivalent to English words. By then one learns the repetitions, the greetings, and “dirty” words that make everyone react. Then one realizes they developed in Europe, where they saw things differently. Even “dirty.”

Now it’s time to learn the structure, even though the structure of one’s first language is not conscious. New terms, no ideas.

The deepest part is knowing the land the language was drawn from so what is the REAL name of sarvisberries and why should one know where and when to find them?

Mary Strachan Scriver
Mary Strachan Scriver

Written by Mary Strachan Scriver

Born in Portland when all was calm just before WWII. Educated formally at NU and U of Chicago Div School. Clergy for ten years. Always happy on high prairie.

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