Gregory Allen Badersnider is an American author, a reflective storyteller, and a Michigan, based writer who conveys common experiences to become significant narratives which are influenced by mindfulness, gratitude, and simple living. After more than 40 years of professional experience and a background in marketing, his writing is still family, nature, travel, and personal reflection inspired. His book, Picking Up Sticks: A Mid, Term Project, is a nice mix of reflective essays and short stories which talk about everyday moments, personal growth, faith, and living with a purpose thus, they help readers to slow down, reflect deeply, and find lasting meaning in life quiet details.