Barb in Omaha, Nebraska, heard a Thanksgiving guest praise the turkey tail as the bishop’s nose, the fatty little bump at the bird’s rear. The older name is the pope’s nose, known since the 18th century. Later clerical cousins include bishop’s nose...
A caller shares colorful expressions from her Texas-born mother, including turkey tail and I’m gonna snatch you bald-headed. She also wonders why her mother says bread and butter every time they’re walking together and an object in their...
