The
letter for today is: K, where I feature kudos
and kiwifruit.
We
yearn for other people to recognize what we've achieved—only if our action was
good, of course. Not many criminals court kudos.
I want whoever reads this to know that I planned, composed and constructed my
own unique way of dealing with the A - Z topic. Yet, throughout history, many
people go unrecognized.
People
import vegetation from other countries all the time. The plants grow, given the
right conditions. The gooseberry tree, which once grew in China, migrated with
the help of humans to New Zealand. And so Chinese gooseberries became kiwi fruit. To whom do we attribute the
miraculous success—the kudos?
Many
of the best discoveries are made by people whose identity is lost over time.
For instance, who found out which mushrooms are poisonous and which are good?
The dead get no kudos.
One
of the greatest poems ever written, Desiderata, is by author unknown. Yet, the lack of kudos doesn't, in any way, detract from the content.
Francene, I never KNEW they were Chinese gooseberries...(my word today is KNOWLEDGE). And you're right that we don't have to KNOW who write something in order to appreciate and follow it. Because, honestly, all poignant writing comes from listening to that inner stillness.
ReplyDeleteFrancene, thank you for stopping by my blog Scattered Musings of A Creative Mind. (wow that's a mouth full) I never knew that Kiwi was better know for it's Chinese name gooseberries. Very interesting, and it's so true about the Kudos part. I am again behind on my A - Z Challenge.
ReplyDeleteI remember picking gooseberries in Michigan as a child, but obviously they have nothing to do with Chinese gooseberries. How interesting!
ReplyDeleteI like your combo of teaching and insight. I learned something new today about kiwi and also never thought about how they got here. An odd fruit I like, but never wondered about the humans who introduced it to this side of the globe.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, kudos to you for your great post; I hope we can stay in touch. Next, I grew up in Wales where we picked gooseberries every year (dad's favorite pie). I disliked them intensely and kiwi fruit is one of the few fruit I dislike. Now I know why! Lastly, thank you so much for visiting me at my blog...and for tagging me!
ReplyDeleteRhia from Five Minute Piece for Inspiration.
You make a good point. Kiwis! I mean...Kudos!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that kiwi=goose berries=came from China. My children will give me kudos when I wow them at the grocery store with my infinite knowledge of the kiwi. Thank you for the amunition.
ReplyDeleteLucy
Never had a gooseberry. Had a kiwi once. ;)
ReplyDeleteHave always wondered who was the first person to decide to test mushrooms...well, to decide to eat a lot of different foods, for that matter--LOL!
Kudos in your unique approach very interesting!
ReplyDeleteKudos on the post! I love kiwis!
ReplyDeleteSonia Lal, A to Z challenge
A moment of perspective.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the insight. And good luck on the rest of the A to Z Challenge.
Great post! I've often wondered the same thing - who first realized this or that about what we eat? I give my thanks along with you.
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