The Wiki-Trail

I love my husband. He can spend hours on the computer following what I’ve decided to call the “wiki-trail” (originating from the ever-dependable wikipedia). He is so inquisitive that he researches every question that comes to him throughout the day no matter how trivial or monumental. As we all know, questions can often inspire more questions which of course leads to further research…and hours later I find him exploring the depths of knowledge (and useless information) on the laptop.

However, I’ve noticed we also do this when we talk. Just now, for no apparent reason:

we named the Pandas that appear on a blanket we own,

which led to my recounting all of the facts I remember about the Teletubbies,

which led to a question about when children cross over from colorful bear-like creatures to violence for entertainment,

which led to discussing a boy’s natural tendencies for protection,

which called into question original sin?

Oh and scattered throughout this discussion was the pursuit for the forgotten word “unwarranted”, a look at a story involving Trisomy 18, and commentary on how often we change neighbors. So anyway, I’m pretty sure we all go on these “wiki-trails” in conversation, or in our own thoughts, right? Do you guys do this?

Currently watching: Jeff play video games

Currently cooking: chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes

Currently reading: Twilight and East of Eden (pop fiction and the classics, right?)

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