8.24.2009

The Scotsman

One of the recurring themes of my UK trip was the song The Scotsman from Utah State University running through my head.

Show me a Scotsman who doesn't love the thistle
Show me an Englishman who doesn't love the rose
And I'll show you a true-blooded Aggie from Utah
Who doesn't love the spot where the sagebrush grows!

The English roses and Scottish thistles really were amazing. And I love that they have such a connection to plants as national symbols.

3 comments:

Beth Northrop said...

I don't know why, because I know it is considered a weed, but I have always liked the thistle a lot. I wish I could have seen them.

ANNE said...

We saw one that was actually an artichoke! Weird.

sara said...

I really love sagebrush. Do you? It is the best color.