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A Midterm Project

Life is made up of small encounters that often carry lasting meaning. In Picking Up Sticks, Gregory Allen Badersnider shares stories drawn from everyday life, family, travel, and time in the outdoors. Each vignette invites readers to pause, reflect, and discover the quiet lessons found in ordinary moments.

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Meet The Author

Gregory Allen Badersnider

Gregory Allen Badersnider is an author and storyteller based in Rockford, Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Central Michigan University and spent more than forty years in the insurance industry before shifting his focus toward writing and personal projects.

His first book, Picking Up Sticks: A Midterm Project, reflects his passion for everyday encounters, family life, outdoor adventures, and faith-inspired reflections. Gregory’s stories highlight how small moments can leave a lasting impact and how kindness often shows up in unexpected ways.

When he is not writing, Gregory enjoys spending time with his wife, their three sons, and a growing circle of grandchildren. He continues to pursue many hobbies, most often outdoors, where he finds inspiration for much of his work.

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Picking Up Sticks

A Midterm Project

In Picking Up Sticks, Gregory Allen Badersnider gathers stories that reflect the simple yet profound lessons found in everyday life. From family experiences and friendships to outdoor adventures and travels abroad, each piece offers a glimpse into the values of kindness, resilience, and connection.

Written with a storyteller’s warmth and a grounded perspective, the collection invites readers to pause, reflect, and see the meaning in ordinary moments. Whether through humor, reflection, or faith-inspired insight, these narratives remind us that small encounters often leave the deepest impact.

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Book Themes

Everyday Encounters

Ordinary moments often hold the most meaning. From chance meetings to small acts of kindness, Gregory’s stories remind us that life’s simplest interactions can leave a lasting impression.

Family and Faith

At the heart of Picking Up Sticks are reflections on raising children, building relationships, and living with purpose. These stories explore values that shape both family life and personal growth.

The Outdoors and Adventure

Whether hiking trails, traveling abroad, or recalling days by the water, the book captures the lessons nature and adventure can teach us about resilience, humility, and joy.

Beach Memories &

The Outdoor Poet

In Beach Memories: The Outdoor Poet, Gregory Allen Badersnider shares a collection of reflections inspired by time at the shore. The writing captures the sound of the waves, the laughter of children, the quiet of sunsets, and the steady rhythm of nature.

Some passages focus on play such as skipping stones, tossing frisbees, and building sandcastles. Others invite stillness through walking along the water, watching an eagle in flight, or sitting by a campfire in the evening. Together, the collection highlights how simple experiences can hold lasting meaning.

This book offers readers a calm space to pause, notice the details of daily life, and reflect on what is most important.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

“i didn’t expect to connect with so many of these stories but i did. some made me laugh, some got me quiet for a bit. it just feels honest, like you’re sitting across the table listening.” Clara M. “greg’s book reminded me of my own dad telling stories after a long day fishing. nothing fancy, just real life. the africa chapters stuck with me… i’ve never been there but i felt like i was.” Wyatt C. “some parts made me want to get outside right away. the way he writes about the river and the woods… you can tell he’s lived it. it’s calm and real, not overdone.” Sandra “greg has a gift for turning everyday moments into meaningful stories. simple and real.” Lydia “the books capture both laughter and quiet reflection. i kept thinking about them long after reading.” Ben “as an author, he writes the way people actually talk. it makes the stories easy to connect with.” Caroline “i appreciated how grounded everything felt. no drama, just honest life experiences.” Derek “both collections remind me of family and nature in a very genuine way. comforting reads.” Nora “gregory’s style is steady and humble, and that’s what makes the writing stand out.” Peter “i didn’t expect to connect with so many of these stories but i did. some made me laugh, some got me quiet for a bit. it just feels honest, like you’re sitting across the table listening.” Clara M. “greg’s book reminded me of my own dad telling stories after a long day fishing. nothing fancy, just real life. the africa chapters stuck with me… i’ve never been there but i felt like i was.” Wyatt C. “some parts made me want to get outside right away. the way he writes about the river and the woods… you can tell he’s lived it. it’s calm and real, not overdone.” Sandra “greg has a gift for turning everyday moments into meaningful stories. simple and real.” Lydia “the books capture both laughter and quiet reflection. i kept thinking about them long after reading.” Ben “as an author, he writes the way people actually talk. it makes the stories easy to connect with.” Caroline “i appreciated how grounded everything felt. no drama, just honest life experiences.” Derek “both collections remind me of family and nature in a very genuine way. comforting reads.” Nora “gregory’s style is steady and humble, and that’s what makes the writing stand out.” Peter

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