As I was arranging my stuffed animals and pondering the new insights the discussion I began to appreciate coming from such an educated family (no, this wasn't an epiphany or anything, maybe just a post wisdom teeth pain burst of joy). Not just an intelligent family, but a really educated one. One in which just about every member is really invested either academically or for fun in various topics. But one family is no use on its own, it's even better that I'm surrounded at almost all times by really smart people. In fact, I think it's safe to say that in Montpelier, no question goes unanswered. Really, you don't even need a question to get an answer. Just wander over to any one of my friends house and you'll have all sorts of information thrown at you before you even say hello. They're like walking encyclopedias. Have a question about the ACLU, random bits of history? Keith's the guy. Art inquiries? Carol N., of course. The best wax for skiing? Definitely Steve and John. The latest news in environmental law? Mi madre. Archetecural history? Nancy. Music? Dan's the man. Just to name a few. Really the list could go on.
What's more is all their unruly teenagers (the two words just sound so nice together, it's up to you to decide if it applies to your child), who also happen to be human sponges, walking from house to houes absorbing information from these fonts on knowledge, are turning into mini (I'm really not implying size here, don't get offended friends, you range from normal to huge. I'm merely showing the difference between degrees earned) experts in their own subjects. Phew, long sentence. I won't list their interests for fear of sounding redundant.
Now my brain is starting to shut down as this was as far as I had written in my head, and my bedtime is surely plotting its revenge for the morning. Anyways, that was my appreciation for being surrounded by smart people. Yuh dun a reel good job teechin me all dem importnt things.
Posted by lib at February 9, 2006 11:32 PM