¡Hoy es martes meditativo! (Today is meditative Tuesday!)
La fecha es el veintinueve (29) de abril del año dos mil veinticinco. (The date is April 29, 2025.)
El dicho de la semana es:
Del árbol caído todos quieren hacer leña.
(The saying of the week is: From the fallen tree, everyone wants to make firewood.)
This Puerto Rican proverb uses a metaphor to describe how, when a person is in a difficult situation or has fallen into disgrace, many criticize or attack them, taking advantage of the situation.
Practice saying this phrase whenever you observe others taking advantage of someone in a tough situation.
Can you think of a similar saying in English? Please share it with us.
¡Que tengas un martes maniobrado! (May you have a maneuvered Tuesday!)
L. A. Feliz