Who Doesn't Love a Stick?

This item was in our local paper today in the "Brighter Side" section. Usually these articles on the comics page are just silly blips, but this one struck me. It can inspire many conversations about imagination, natural resources, the relationship between humans and nature, and LARPing. I found a couple of my own images to illustrate how beautiful and fun sticks can be.

ROCHESTER, NY (AP)- The lowly stick could be a magic wand, a night's sword, or a fishing rod. Now the universal plaything has landed in the National Toy Hall of Fame, along with the Baby Doll and the skateboard. The three were chosen Thursday to join the line-up at the Strong National Museum in Rochester, NY. Previous inductees include the bicycle, Mr. Potato Head, Crayola crayons and the cardboard box.
Curators say the stick is a special addition. They praised its all-purpose, all-natural, no-cost qualities. They also noted its ability to serve either as raw material or an appendage transformed by a child's imagination.