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