The dog jumped over the fence?? Polysemys | Givnology Wellness Arts

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From George Lakoff's "Women, Fire and Dangerous Things"

I am often working to recategorize everything in existence, and this book mentions how we humans use categories. Schemas. Well, instead of finding something really smart in the book, I found these graphics that just cracked me up.

I thought I'd share them with you all:

4/6/053:38 PM

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Vicky2Member

Thank you Teo.

Maybe I should jump over the fence with the dog

Love
Vicky

4/7/057:35 AM

Sue 1Member

Thanks for the illustrations Teo

Couldn't find any cats over the hill, so I think I'll join the dog

Sue

4/7/057:39 AM

IndaMerit-Amun

Hahaha

I am going to go skiing with doggie to the other side of the hill...

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4/7/058:54 PM

SandyMember

Thanks for the giggles Teo!!
Love you!

4/8/054:36 AM

IndaMerit-Amun

The dog went over the highest hill, and guess where he found his friends

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4/9/055:17 PM

pamelakworkoutgirl (Guest)

Hi everyone,

Just passing through and wanted to say hi.
<a href="http://sacredheartdietforreal.blogspot.com/ ">Pam</a>

Vicky2Member

Hi pamelakworkoutgirl.
Welcome

Glad you could join us on the other side of the fence.

Love,
Vicky

IndaMerit-Amun

Let us help this doggie over the wall.
He wants to join in the fun

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2/1/086:59 PM

Sue 1Member

This is all still very funny.

Looks like the dog needs some help to get over the fence.

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