Things My Granddaddy Said

Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.

Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.

Marriage is a mistake every man should make.

A bachelor is a man who never makes the same mistake.

You’re so worrisome, you could wear the horns off a billy goat.

Tonie Sikes

I’m 83 years old. I don’t even buy green bananas anymore!

Daniel Weaver

Publisher Karen Altom and her Granddaddy J.C. Farris

As I grow older, more and more often I find myself saying, “Like my Granddaddy used to say…” In an effort to keep some of these old sayings alive, we are sharing them here. Please feel free to share yours with us!