Outside the lines

Apparently the biggest craze going (it's a phrase my Mom used to say - and I love writing it) is adult coloring books. No $%@#! Check out this article from The New Yorker. The article proclaims that social media has fueled the new fad. It's stress reduction.

When I was a kid, I wasn't ever very good at coloring. My sister Cindy could color circles around me. Of course she is a talented creative person now working as a human resources specialist. I was a scribbler. I colored outside the lines. I ended up in the trash business. 

When I heard about the new adult coloring trend, my first thought was, "Are they too lazy to cross stitch or knit?" But then I realized that I like to read about cooking and gardening - but I don't really do either activity. I used to cross stitch though...so take that. It was hard to keep those threads straight - especially with a cat pawing at them!

I must admit that I did enjoying coloring with Amy and Jud when they were young. It was easier as an adult. Of course by then Crayola had invented large young child sized colors that didn't snap in one's hand. I had better hand-eye coordination. Amy was a very particular colorer. Jud...not so much.

I'd like to give every adult who colors a page a big blue ribbon and star. Congrats! I hope your stress is lessened.