How to Skip Stones
(and 43 more of life’s forgotten pleasures)
By Eddie Bauer (Editor), published by Hyperion, New YorkA book of simple suggestions that bring serenity and peace back into our lives – reminding us of the immense pleasure that can be found in little things
How to skip stones
· “Pick a suitable rock. Rocks with edges, bad. Rocks without edges, good.”· “Bring arm back slowly. Stay low. Attempt to keep stone parallel with water’s surface.”
· “Let ‘er rip. Count number of skips. (Note: A “kerplunk” does not count as a skip.)”
How to watch clouds
· “Go outside”· “Recline. Look up”
· “Watch as clouds become fire engines, poodles, shoes, old friends, etc.”
How to take a nap
· “Search for perfect tree”· “Find snuglliest part of trunk for pillow”
· “Nap”
How to listen
· “Shut mouth”· “Open seldom used holes on side of head (i.e., ears)”
How to skinny dip
· “Find secluded spot”· “Remove all remnants of civilization”
· “Dive in. Acclimate to nakedness. Relax (this can take a while)”
How to watch the tide
· “Go to the seaside”· “Watch – carefully – the point where water meets beach”
· “Determine whether the tide is coming in or going out”