Picking Up Sticks

Gregory​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Allen Badersnider is an American author and a reflective storyteller whose works largely deal with mindfulness, gratitude, simple living, and the loveliness of the common life. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Central Michigan University and being in the insurance industry for over forty years, he decided to write and share the stories that he draws from the family, nature, memory, and his real-life experience. His book, Picking Up Sticks: A Mid‑Term Project, is a deliberate assortment of reflective essays and brief narratives that emphasize the significance of the most common moments.