“To be ‘worth one’s salt’ is to be worth one’s pay. Our word salary derives from the Latin salarium, (sal is the Latin word for salt). There is some debate over the origin of the word salarium, but most scholars accept that it was the money allowed to Roman soldiers for the purchase of salt. Roman soldiers weren’t actually paid in salt, as some suggest. They were obliged to buy their own food, weapons etc. and had the cost of these deducted from their wages in advance.”
I learned this phrase from my parents and just now realized I had no idea where the phrase came from or if I were using it correctly. (My parents meant “earning your food and upkeep.”)
I’ve been working most of the afternoon – inside – because it’s way too hot to be working outside at least until it’s almost dark.
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The main thing I accomplished today was cleaning the floors on our first floor. I vacuumed the tiles and then mopped. (Pantry, kitchen, dining area, entryway to living room, two half-baths, and the utility room.)
I then vacuumed the carpeted flooring (office, foyer, and living room.)
We’re much better than we were, though it’s never all clean at the same time. I feel much better about things, though, and that’s good for the day.
I’m feeling as limp as the sweet puppy above, so I think I’ll get a bottle of water and go put my feet up awhile.
I hope you’ve had a good day, too.
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