Ok, so I [heart] etymology and these earrings too

The Original Maverick, Samuel Augustus (courtesy of the NY Times)

As usual, I'm a little late on the best that the New Times has to offer (I don't read the print edition). I came across "Who You Callin' Maverick" today and it put a little grin on the face of my inner (ok, not-so-inner) English language geek. I just love interesting word histories.

And for some good non sequitur action, i [heart] these too:

From Kristen Morris Jewelry