Gulo-Gulo

Last Sunday afternoon, I paid a visit to the Sunday Artisans Market in Kerrytown.  Even though the weather was not too pleasant, there were a few hearty souls out there shopping.

I discovered an artist with an interesting history, and a pretty funny proposition for Michigan fans.

First the story-- the artist's grandfather was William Cochran, the captain of the 1915 University of Michigan football team.  (note to self:  did Michigan beat Ohio State in 1915?  WAS there an Ohio State in 1915???)

To honor both him, and all enthusiastic Wolverine fans, (I almost said RABID Wolverine fans, but that picture is just a little too scary) she created this image of the Wolverine.

So what is Gulo-Gulo?  It's the Latin, scientific classification for the Wolverine.  Apparently, the wolverine is the only animal with the same names for genus and species--
True?  or  Legend?  If you can confirm or deny-- leave a comment, please.

So what was the funny part?  The artist suggests that we adopt GULO-GULO as a chant-- and as a 'secret handshake' method of saying hello and good-bye.

An Ann Arbor ALOHA!!

 I love these birds--all from Michigan.

Be sure and visit the Sunday Artisans Market next Sunday--
maybe the weather will be a little better?

GULO-GULO!