a puddle of knowledge…

…doesn’t that just sound like something you want to splash in?! i know i do.

unfortunately you can’t. but you can drop the puddles of knowledge for others to splash in.

a perfect example of said “dropping” is described below.

conversation has stalled at a weekend bbq. crickets are chirping, dogs are barking, and the last gulps of beer are being consumed while people awkwardly feign interest in their feet (did i step in something?), the closest tree (i wonder if i can climb that bad boy. it can’t be more than what, 50ft? 70 tops. i can climb that tree), and the thinning hair on your friend’s cousin’s boyfriend’s head (wow, that’s unfortunate!).

no one wants that.

this is where you drop your puddle of knowledge.

did you know the days of the week are named after the gods* ? its true. english days of the week were translated from roman so thursday, originally thorsday, is named after thor, god of thunder. while in a number of other countries (italy, france, spain) their word for thursday
usually starts with a "j" for jupiter the chief roman god who seized and maintained his power on the basis of his thunderbolt.

..."huh, really?! wow. i did not know that," the now alert crowd responds. "did you know….?!"

and on the conversation rolls. new beers** are popped, your friend’s cousin’s boyfriend puts his hat back on, and all distractions sink into the background all thanks to your puddle of knowledge.

splash , splash, splash!

have a wonderful weekend!


*days of the week mixed with and ancient gods not your “thing”? check out all kinds of puddles here.

*beer not your thing? whip up this lil’ peach (pun intended):



gingery peach fizz (good call kerry)

in a pitcher, combine 3 cups of ginger ale, ½ cup peach nectar, 2 thinly sliced ripe peaches, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Add an ounce (or two) of gin or rum before serving over ice.