Calendar Tops, Comic and Santy Claws: Small Town Sayings That Warm the Heart
Say It Anyway with Corey Proffitt-BoydShow Notes
Corey Proffitt-Boyd reflects on the charming, often humorous mispronunciations and unique family words he grew up with in Kentucky—"calendar top," "comic" cleaner, "warsh," and "Santy Claws." These words are framed not as mistakes but as treasured remnants of family, culture, and memory that keep loved ones present long after they're gone.
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