At first glance, today’s New York Times story about an online community dedicated to appreciating sticks seemed a little silly.
But after a closer read, I appreciated the coverage. These words from the article sum up why:
What started as a wilderness jest has by now morphed into something slightly less tongue-in-cheek. The act of finding, handling and appreciating a good stick seems to speak to one’s inner 5-year-old.
I recorded Noise #144 inspired by the idea of finding joy and connection in simple, natural things:
Wishing you peace,
Michael
(Noise #144 by Michael Gallant. Copyright 2024 Gallant Music LLC. All Rights Reserved. )