Glossary of Deutschim Terminolgy (alphabetically)
"Andy told me about this new show on TV he started watching" – A sign that a show is about to be an incredible success and run for 20 years
(____________, do you know_____________? - Bob's three -dimensional (with sound) version of name tags – whether you are on the trail, at shul, or playing music!
"Customer Service" –non profit, for profit…Carol's tm - Make nice in every encounter….try to be helpful.
"Do you want to know the Robert J. Deutsch theory?"… – Bob's creative, clear and cogent solution to any problem.
"Get out of my office and stay out" – an indication that Bob's legal representation of you has terminated on less than standard good terms (something we all wish we had the nerve to say)
"It's for Israel" – It takes priority…olim, dignitaries, folks you meet on the road, every chance you get – and take everyone with you.
"I've got PA's today" – Carol's busy
"Judy says" – When someone is worthy of great respect …a maven… even in Asheville.
Machatunim – first people in our generation to have such counterparts – here is a shout out to Bob and Sue with the nicest "My Dave" in the world.
Mittin and Drinnin…Oy –This is in the middle of everything and it is all boloxed up – a real mess but you have to put a smile on the punim and go on.
"My Robin"/"My Andy" – Looks like a possessive form but in practice more like "I'm your biggest fan!" what every child should have in their corner – a supportive family.
"Shabbat at Mothers" – This means someone has cooked for a week, lots of people there …the good kind of obligation.
"Usual Suspects" – We are going to Bob and Carol's for Shabbat
"With underwriting from the Deutsch Family Fund" – a great lesson in the most important spending there is…tzedekah.
"What a beautiful day" alternate form "What a day!"- (emphasize the "What") – Small talk to made by Bob after riding his bike for 40 miles.
X, X, and X (for the 3d time) – Template for one of Bob "O'Carolan" Deutsch's odes to his friends (like "Duvey, Duvey, Duvey, your name is like a song" Copyright RJD Productions 2002 –or Tekiah, Tekiah, Tekiah, the Sound of the Shofar.)
"You just do this" – The simple solution to a complicated situation a la "Robert J. Deutsch".
ZZZZZ – Shabbat afternoon ….don't call .
This is all to say….with great love and affection….the best on 60 years! Here is to more years of friendship….. until we "rest in the grave".
Love, Debi and Marc
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