Street Wise

By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show. -Samuel Johnson


We just got back from London, and I can safely say that it's still my favorite city in all of Europe. I love Great Britain for many reasons--not the least of which is their clever wit and their way with words. The dry humor of the British is great. During this visit I got the biggest kick out of their street signs. Here are a few of my favorites...

"Give Way" just sounds so much nicer than "yield."

"Way out" is another favorite. I never really have liked the word "exit." I don't know why, it just seems so ugly in big red letters above every door.


The classic: 

much better than "watch your step." I think I'm going to use the word "mind" much more often now. "'Mind your manners.' 'Yes, mind your mattles!'" (10 points if you can name that movie).


I think this last one was my most favorite, and unfortunately I didn't get a picture, so I had to find one on the web. I just love the positive spin it puts on a not-so-positive situation...



Everyone needs a little diversion every once in a while.