In a nod to my byline of Live and Learn, I occasionally share things here that I've learned.
I am all the time looking things up of no consequence, so I suppose I am learning things all the time. But does anyone care how old a celeb is or what channel a certain show is on? (Yes, I am that shallow) Not really. So I won't share those bits of wisdom I learned this week. Instead, I will share other inconsequential things that were new to me.
1. Outback Steak Houses are brightening up their decor with murals. Wally and Theo took Ward out to Outback Steakhouse for Father's Day, and Theo pointed out that there was a big mural on the wall by the bathrooms. It was quite striking, with a koala in the middle wearing a Maryland flag, surrounded by other Maryland-themed items. I looked up the artist, The Artist Jones, and he lives in Florida, but is painting these themed murals at different Outbacks all over.
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| Shown are the MD state flower: black-eyed Susan, the MD state bird: Baltimore oriole, the MD state crustacean: blue crab, the lighthouse from MD's Eastern Shore, and the MD state flag wrapped around a koala. |
Until next time...
I also looked up things on the internet because it's that easy to find info but of course to remember you learn is not that easy.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers blooming in your yard.
Have a lovely day.
Good point. I certainly don't remember everything I look up. If I don't, I guess I can't count it as learning it. 🙂
DeleteWell, don't you have a lovely green thumb! Such pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Michigan has a state crustacean. We do have a state stone, and before you tell me how weird that is, it's a big deal here. It's a fossil from ancient warm seas that once covered our state. They are called Petoskey Stones, and a formative part of childhood here is to look for them (there are certain areas where you are more likely to find them, mostly by northern Lake Michigan and Lake Huron). They are distinctive in appearance, which makes them fun to look for. You can purchase them in gift stores, and they are often made into jewelry.
Blue crabs are a big deal here and make the famous MD crab cakes. i looked it up and we do have a state gem which is the Patuxent River Stone. You've reminded me that I love fossil hunting and I should do it again. I haven't done much since I was in school. But then again, we have too many fossils and rocks in the basement. :)
DeleteCollecting rocks and fossils is addictive and easily results in a big collection. Ask me how I know. 😏
DeleteLoved the roses, and seeing real art displayed in a restaurant. Trivia is always welcome in my life, which is why I watch Jeopardy every night!
ReplyDeleteI don't watch Jeopardy every night, but I enjoy it when I do.
DeleteYour flowers are lovely! Such a variety of colors too, and I bet the roses smell wonderful. Hope Ward is having a great time on the cruise, but I'm sorry that you weren't able to go. I have only been on one cruise, to Alaska, but I loved it. What a lovely mural at Outback, and what interesting facts. You inspired me to see if VA had a state fossil or stone etc. My son is fascinated with fossils, so we had to make a stop at the Aurora fossil museum on our way to Outer Banks a few years ago. It was rather fun sifting for fossils. :D
ReplyDeleteNot all roses smell these days, but these roses smell heavenly.
DeleteWard is having a good time on his cruise and I'm looking forward to hearing the details when he comes home.
I didn't used to like Day Lilies but I love their bright orange colour now, Fascinating fact about elastic bands!
ReplyDeleteDay lilies come in many colors and I like them all. The only thing I don't like is when the weather gets really hot, their leaves all turn brown.
DeleteGreat blog
ReplyDeleteI often stop in the middle of a book or a show to look up something about the actors, an unfamiliar word, historical fact, etc. So amazing to have information so easily available!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what info we have at our fingertips now. And most of it is correct. :)
DeleteI like that bright mural. And your pretty flowers. My garden is beginning to look a bit wilted in the heat.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
If our gardens survive the heat wave we're having for the next week, I'll be surprised. But the bugs and weeds will be happy. :)
DeleteLovely garden! Also, I love those tidbits. It's interesting when you think about where our knowledge comes from -- what are the sources, how was it preserved, is it actually true or simply what people have claimed for long enough we all accept it. Deep thoughts for a Wednesday...
ReplyDeleteI guess throughout time there has always been common knowledge that is really a myth. I often wonder how the false information started because there's often a grain of truth to it.
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