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Treasure-Hunting that Rocks! Melanie McMillan 28 • September/October 2017
The phenomenon that has been “rocking” the country for some time has made its way to the metro area. It’s hide and seek with a whole new twist, and adults and children alike are coming together to have fun and spread a little kindness. All you need are a few rocks, a brush and some paint, and you’re ready to join the movement. The Madison and Brandon communities have both gotten in on the rock painting and hiding craze. No matter which town you live in, if you want to get involved, the idea is simple. First, paint rocks with whatever design or message you like. Then, hide the rocks around town, making sure that they aren’t too obscure for people to find. Finally, post a clue on Facebook and wait for someone to find them. When you find a rock, take a picture and re-hide it, once again leaving a clue on Facebook. In Madison, folks have been painting and hiding rocks for several months now. Stacy Huff and her daughters, Jenny (16), Emily (16), and Sarah (8), enjoyed painting rocks one Sunday afternoon, and keep them in the car so they can hide them when they’re out and about. “We have found a couple and it’s so much fun,” Stacy says. “It’s been a great way to build community. It’s great to see your rocks travel around town as people find them. It gets the whole family involved.” Danny and DeeDee Walker, owners of Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in Madison have also enjoyed the rock hiding. “It’s been a lot of fun seeing the posts of rocks found at Orange Leaf,” says DeeDee. “I especially love when I get to show the kids where they are and see their excitement. The rocks are all personal creations that bring a smile or words of encouragement to those that find them. This has been one movement I can definitely get behind.” In Brandon, the movement is in the beginning stages. Tara Hunter, organizer of 042 Rocks, says that painting and hiding rocks is “a way to get involved in doing something nice for someone else.” She hopes that as the word spreads throughout Brandon, it will bring people of all ages together to paint, hide, and search for rocks. Tara and her daughter Molly have painted several rocks to hide, and Tara said that Molly’s rocks are much more “artistic” than hers. However, she is quick to point out that you don’t have to be an artist; it’s all about putting your “thoughts on a rock” to share with others. As one of the organizers of the Miss Magnolia State Pageant, Tara plans to incorporate a rock swap into this year’s pageant. Contestants will go home with a souvenir of sorts, reminding them of the friends and memories they made. With so many negative stories in the world today, it’s refreshing to hear about a movement that brings people of all ages and walks of life together. n ________________________________________________________________ For more information about rock painting and hiding in Madison, visit the Facebook page #MadisonMSrocks. For Brandon, visit the Facebook page 042 Rocks, or contact Tara Hunter at thunter3330@gmail.com. Hometown madison • 29
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