In the course of my regular days, I find that I come across lots of interesting tidbits of information. Some of it is completely useless, but much of it is really interesting. Lawson tends to ask me random thought provoking questions that oftentimes take me down rabbit holes where I get lost in research and then realize it is around 12:30 am! Then I wonder why I'm so very tired the next day at work...I also enjoy reading, crosswords, and word play. This may be why I am so good (or bad) with puns, depending on which way you look at it.  Occasionally  I come across new vocabulary words from the NY Times Crossword. Looking up the definition and the etymology of the word tends to also take me down unknown internet paths.  So, I thought, why not put it all in one place so that I can share it with friends and family.  I hope that you find something here in my posts that enlightens, educates, or entertains you! Enjoy- Kristen

Philomath Curio- Huh? Initially, I wanted to call my site something like curio or curio cabinet. com; a place where I could store and share ideas that had invoked my curiosity.  As you can imagine , those names were already taken.  I stumbled upon the word  "philomath", and as having heard it recently in an old, old REM song, I wanted to know what it meant.  ( Besides being a very small community in rural Georgia.)  A philomath is a lover of learning, someone who enjoys acquiring knowledge and studying  various subjects. The term comes from the Greek words philos (loving) and manthanein (to learn), reflecting a deep passion for learning and discovery across many disciplines.  Curio means a rare, unusual, or intriguing object, and is a shortening of the word "curious."