Did you know …
- my blog posts are often inspired by a photo I’ve taken the day before?
- I like it when colors match unexpectedly?
- one of our cats is named Oscar and when my son picked him out at a shelter over ten years ago, Aaron said, “That’s a really nice cat but Oscar is not a good name for him!” but after Aaron sat with the cat in the back seat on the ride home, Aaron declared, “Oscar is the perfect name for this cat”?
- we looked at gas cooktops yesterday?
- Yale Appliance and Lighting, which was recommended by my friend Deb, is a great place to shop?
- my boyfriend Michael and designer Kelly Wearstler worked together years ago at a Boston restaurant — she as a waitress and he as a line cook?
- because of technological advances, you and your children can now draw directly on refrigerators?
- Michael and I created something together yesterday?
- Michael sometimes suggests that I not take certain pictures and I ignore him?
- we like visiting a local cat shelter (where we found our other cat, Harley) even though we’re not looking for another cat?
- cats like to sleep on mysterious purr padds …
… and in beds that look like fish?
- Michael cooks incredible meals, including gnocchi with fresh tuna, snow peas, basil, cannellini beans, and two different kinds of tomatoes?
- I would make a terrible food photographer because I’m often in a rush to start eating?
- there are many things titled “Did You Know” on YouTube?
- there is no image of a man kissing a snake in that video?
- how to post comments on this blog?
- I am always grateful for all who help me create these posts and — of course! — for YOU?
I love the story about Aaron and Oscar’s name. Can Aaron remember why he was won over by the name?
Did you know I love your comments?
Did you know I finally asked Aaron your excellent question? He said he changed his mind about Oscar’s name because Oscar responded to his name on the car ride home.
I always know more than I did after than I did before following an Ann Koplow blog read!
Did you know I learn from you, Mark?
Thanks for that educational reply, Ann. 🙂
Did you know shopping for household furniture and kitchen appliances can be incredibly stressful? Did you know you can defer most decisions and use your BBQ? Did you know it all falls into place eventually. Did you know I enjoy seeing pictures of Michael’s creations? And of course, reading your blog daily?
Did you know I enjoy reading your comments?
Did you know how satisfying it is to have this little window into your world as you embark on the journey to your life by the sea?
Did you know how satisfying it is for me to know this now, Sunny?
Your post brought up so many memories. I used to run in Saucony shoes, though my socks never matched. Twenty-five years ago I had two cats. One was named George and looked like your Oscar, and the other was actually named Oscar. I too like to visit the local cat adoption place, though husband has said no more cats. Still…..
Did you know how great it is that we have so much in common, Dawn?
Did you know that spending countless hours in a furniture store that could only be compared to a used car lot jacks up my anxiety to the stratosphere? However, I did it anyway yesterday because my wife wanted a new bedroom suite for her birthday.
I guess that refrigerator puts a whole new spin on hanging up your kids artwork.
Did you know that getting a comment from you jacks up my happiness to the stratosphere?
Did you know the name “Oscar” may be from Irish Gaelic, a combination of two words that mean “dear friend”? Alternatively “Oscar” may be from Old Norse Aesgir, which means “god’s spear”.
These seemingly contradictory names may be very appropriate if Oscar, like many cats, sometimes expresses affection with claws and teeth.
Did you know how helpful and true your observations are, Chris?
What a fun read! I didn’t know any of the above.
Did you know how pleased I am to see you here, Magarisa?
Yay! 😁
No, I don’t know how to post a comment on this bl……………………………………………..
Did you know how funny this is, Peter?
I try my best Ann. Thank you.
Some of these things I knew, some I did not know, did you know that it is bloody cold here this morning
Did you know that I hope you’re warm and happy now, Joanne?
Did you know I did not know you can draw on a refrigerator? I did know Michael is an excellent chef and was not surprised to see a delicious dinner cooking on the stove
Did you know I was not surprised that you left another excellent comment, Lisa?
Well, I never did!
Did you know that I think you know a lot, Derrick?
🙂
Hi Anna – apologies for sporadic visits – caring for parents during ongoing crisis which is slowly resolving – always nice to return and wander through your thoughts and pictures.
Did you know there’s no need to apologize, Gilly, and I’m always pleased to see you?
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