The greatest men of our day have been amongst the many thousands fascinated by the endless variety of sticks and crooks. Sir Winston Churchill’s collection may be seen at Chartwell. Every country house has its selection and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s ceremonial staff is a crook. – David Grant and Edward Hart The Scottish CrookmakersContinue reading “The Scottish Crookmakers Association”
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Essay: In praise of walking sticks
Peter Salwen About ten minutes up the southeast slope of Mt. Mansell, on Maine’s Mt. Desert Island, I dart off the trail and poke around among a scattering of fallen red pine saplings. When I find one with a fairly straight trunk, I carefully break off a six-foot section; a stray hunk of granite fromContinue reading “Essay: In praise of walking sticks”
Why does a hiking stick make a great gift for a young person in your life?
Send a deliberate message to your loved ones with the gift of a hiking stick.
Quote: Theodore Roosevelt
“Speak softly, and carry a big stick” On September 2, 1901, Teddy Roosevelt used the phrase “speak softly, and carry a big stick” to describe his foreign policy. Big Stick diplomacy defined his presidency. https://www.britannica.com/event/Big-Stick-policy https://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/sep2/big-stick-diplomacy/ The widespread use of ‘speak softly and carry a big stick’ began with American president Theodore Roosevelt. In aContinue reading “Quote: Theodore Roosevelt”
Henry Lawsons Walking Stick
If there was ever a walking stick of significance, it would be the walking stick belonging to Henry Lawson. His stick may have been for mobility but no doubt it enabled his thoughts to flow freely as he travelled around the country.
