What have you learned recently?

LynnG · Apr 24, 2025

Interesting question!

I learned I am allergic to psyllium, which I can add to my weirdly random allergies that include argan oil and kapok

I learned about different types of flooring and their costs, because I am going to be replacing the old carpet in my office and bedroom

Rachel Jefferies · Apr 24, 2025

We are gaining new info in our household about all things bird related due to Keaton's new fascination

New this week - We learnt how the beak of a Raven vs a Crow is different and how the Bill of a Toucan can vary between the male and female. Male and Female House Sparrows are different colours as are Peacocks. We learnt the birdsong of the Blackbird and also that the Male and Female are different colours. We learnt about how Toucans eat fruit and more about their rainforest habitat. We also saw, and researched and identified two new to us birds, the Black Headed Gull, and the Pied Wagtail.

bcgal00 · Apr 24, 2025

michelepixels said: ↑

Looking at a book with a student in the library this afternoon, I learned that axolotls are about 9 inches long and come in a variety of colors.
Click to expand...

I had to look this up, had no idea what it was. Now I do!

bcgal00 · Apr 24, 2025

ninigoesdigi said: ↑

Mmm not much yet but I need to learn a bit more about zucchini growing. A friend said he would give me a cutting? Not sure how you call it (had to look in the dictionary). He planted a seed and he is growing the baby zucchini plant and when ready he will give to me so that I can grow it in my tiny garden.
Actually, I did already learn that it needs a lot of water? I guess I will be on my toes all summer so that it doesn't die from the Japanese heat
Click to expand...

Good luck! I am not a gardener at all but am trying to grow a few herbs, those aren't too difficult.

bcgal00 · Apr 24, 2025

Lynnette said: ↑

I was reading the book Demon Copperhead this week and learned the term "Melungeon", I had never heard that before. Then later that day I was scrolling facebook and saw a post about Melungeon people so that further piqued my interest and I did some google searching and further reading about Melungeon people.
Melungeons are a historically distinct group of people of mixed European, African, and Native American ancestry who lived primarily in the Appalachian Mountains, particularly in the southeastern United States.
Click to expand...

That book is on my to-read list.

bcgal00 · Apr 24, 2025

dawnmarch said: ↑

I learned to play Mah Jong. Well learned the very basics anyway - it’s hard!
Click to expand...

Hope you grow to love the game, I sure do! Quite a few of us play every week. We play American Mahjong.

bcgal00 · Apr 24, 2025

Karen said: ↑

I kind of re-learned how to use oil paint over the last month. I learned how to oil paint when I was in high school but then switched to acrylics for a couple decades. I bought a couple of classes in about 2017 and bought all the supplies and then was too chicken to just start painting. This year one of my goals is to complete all of the classes and projects that I already have supplies for before I start anything else new. Anyway, I've made 7 new paintings now and I'm remembering how much I loved oil painting! SO much easier to blend!

I also learned a little about robotics competitions because my nephews team went to the World championship in Houston last week and they live-streamed all their matches. It's SO cool!

Last night I learned (from a FB video) how flour tortillas are made. Now I want to try making my own.
Click to expand...

This reminds me that I have a tortilla press and have never actually used it. I should dig it out and make my own instead of buying them (obviously, b/c that is why I bought the press in the first place LOL).

bcgal00 · Apr 24, 2025

tanteva said: ↑

Canasta is such a fun card game! It was years since we played it though. Wonder if we can remember all the rules?
Click to expand...

We play a version of canasta called hand and foot canasta. It's become one of our fave games.

bcgal00 · Apr 24, 2025

Rachel Jefferies said: ↑

We are gaining new info in our household about all things bird related due to Keaton's new fascination

New this week - We learnt how the beak of a Raven vs a Crow is different and how the Bill of a Toucan can vary between the male and female. Male and Female House Sparrows are different colours as are Peacocks. We learnt the birdsong of the Blackbird and also that the Male and Female are different colours. We learnt about how Toucans eat fruit and more about their rainforest habitat. We also saw, and researched and identified two new to us birds, the Black Headed Gull, and the Pied Wagtail.
Click to expand...

I photograph the wildlife quite a lot but am definitely in the learning stage of their names and identification. I too am fascinated by all things bird related. Tell Keaton that the tail feathers are different on the raven vs crow too, I learned that last year, raven tail is pointy vs the crow which is gently rounded.

Brendazzle · Apr 24, 2025

Rachel Jefferies said: ↑

We are gaining new info in our household about all things bird related due to Keaton's new fascination

New this week - We learnt how the beak of a Raven vs a Crow is different and how the Bill of a Toucan can vary between the male and female. Male and Female House Sparrows are different colours as are Peacocks. We learnt the birdsong of the Blackbird and also that the Male and Female are different colours. We learnt about how Toucans eat fruit and more about their rainforest habitat. We also saw, and researched and identified two new to us birds, the Black Headed Gull, and the Pied Wagtail.
Click to expand...

I have a bird fact for Keaton: female anhingas have brown heads while the males are all black. We lovingly joke that they dye their hair

umyesh · Apr 24, 2025

I went on a field trip with my son and learned that Arctic foxes jump up then dive down for their prey. We watched a video of them in slow motion and it was hilarious!

scrapchyck · Apr 25, 2025

I learned how to find our client's end of day balance on any day for their total portfolio or for a particular account. I'm always learning new things in my job, and I love sharing what I find out with my colleagues. Sometimes people are really surprised!

Log in or Sign up

What have you learned recently?

LynnG Designer

Rachel Jefferies Designer

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

Brendazzle Shooting on the Serengeti

umyesh President of the Hangry Ladies Supper Club

scrapchyck Well-Known Member

Share This Page

Get Around

Information

Log in or Sign up

Useful Searches

What have you learned recently?

LynnG Designer

Rachel Jefferies Designer

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

bcgal00 Say, "birdseed!"

Brendazzle Shooting on the Serengeti

umyesh President of the Hangry Ladies Supper Club

scrapchyck Well-Known Member

Share This Page