Learning from Unexpected Places

Chapter 18
The odd trio of Sam, Simmy, and the Jewish Producer entered the 'Old Winery Inn' kitchen.
The Jewish Producer halted as he entered the room.
Sam chuckled, "What's the matter, my friend, is this room a little intimidating? Have you been in a kitchen before?"
J.P. scoffed, "Of course I have! My mother used to serve dinner at a kitchen table in my youth,... every evening."
Simmy speculated at the historical reference.
"Wasn't it good of the innkeeper to clear all the tables and put the dishes in the kitchen for us?" Simmy watched J.P.'s face to see if he even realized that some of the work had already been done for him.
By the furrowed eyebrows, she guessed, mmm, no.
"Well, J.P., this is our social domain of learning today- the kitchen." Simmy was formulating her metropolitan experiment. "The author of 'Beyond Education' says that he witnessed the emergence of learning in unexpected places." Simmy chuckled, "I'd say this is a great example of an 'unexpected place' of learning." Simmy continued, "He also states that the learning was brought about by unconventional means, and produced unconventional results!"
J.P. was fumbling about, trying to decide what to organize first. Sam was already loading a tray of dishes and was about to put them into the dishwasher. "Hey Sam, have you found the bar cloths? Simmy queried. Sam paused and reached up onto the wire rack shelving and tossed a clean cloth to Simmy, who dampened it, wrung it out, and handed it to J.P. "Would you like to wipe down all the salt and pepper shakers? We'll call this the unconventional means of learning."
J.P. looked relieved to be given some direction. He quipped lightly, "I guess my leading lady and her sidekick really knew what they were doing when they set this little scene."
Simmy offered, "I don't think they planned for you to have any help. It' s a good thing you're so adept at adapting."
"So, what will be the unexpected results from this little experiment?" J.P. queried.
Simmy chuckled, "That's the unexpected part. We never know until the ripples start moving, like a pebble dropped into a lake. Thomas states that one of the characteristics of learning that seems most important in social happenings is action. J.P., that is a word you are most familiar with. What do you think about that?"
J.P. snorted derision and responded quickly, "Do you have any idea how much work has gone into a scene before I can yell, "Action!?"
Sam and Simmy gently smiled and continued cleaning, "Yes, J.P., as a writer and much more importantly, a mother, I think I do know a thing or two about the amount of work that goes into the development of a scene before it is ready to be recorded, chronicled, filmed... pick your art."