On September 3 I wrote about Robert Kingsbery, a friend everyone wished they had and I did https://www.blogster.com/greatmartin/7-decades-of-adventures-part-11-b   Upon
his death an overflowing auditorium at the Southern University of
Illinois celebrated this wonderful friend, teacher, muscian and talked
about his:

KINGSBERYISMS

"One
did not engage Robert Kingsbery in conversation for any length of time
without encountering an assortment of picturesque expressions. He used
them effectively to illustrate a specific point or to punctuate a
pointed message. These expressions also served to communicate a portion
of his personal philosophy. e.g., punctionality is virtuous,
concentration is mandatory, and professional behavior is attainable by
those who put forth the effort. It was universally known and accepted
that to participate in any of "Mr. K's" choral groups one must be present, boe on time, bring one's own music, and above all bring a pencil!  Using these simple rules he was able to turn a nominal group of singers into performing muscians.

Listed
here are but a representative few of some of these expressions,
affectionally remembered, covering a range of subjects, arranged
topically where possible. Those who remember will know the accent and
inflection that goes with these sayings. For the uniformed, simply
imagine a heavy "Southern" accent"

I
don't plan to list them here but spread them over my posts for the next
few weeks--the one that isn't listed is the warmth he could use in
calling his friends "Sport".

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"I'm so glad y'all could..." (come, sing with us, participate, etc.)

"Well, I never..."

"Tough as a nickle steak."
"Ain't that a hoot?"