Did I assume one thing from that title and end up getting something else? Reader, you know I did. I took it literally, expecting a silent comic of, you know, observations. Not so! This is a more of a guide for how to unplug, take in your surroundings and respect them, even if you might have to invent some of those surroundings. It starts small, with a few surprise observations, before those carry her fully into a new way of thinking. She also details something that has always fascinated me, and that’s finding unique things on your walks. She uses sea shells mostly as an example, but these can be unique rocks, twigs, unknown detritus, etc.; just anything that strikes your fancy as being unique enough to be noticed. I speak from experience when I say that these are not necessarily going to be appreciated as gifts, so don’t even try it; these are more for your own personal fulfillment. She stresses that collecting is not the goal and that these found items are best placed back in the wild (after whatever length of time seems right to you), which is a fantastic message for this miserable modern world. There’s a genuine life lesson to be learned in this comic, which is rare, and there’s some fairly stunning imagery to go with it. What’s not to love? ($8, or $22 for a bundle of four comics)
