I wish I was a futurist; one of those people who can project the next big thing. Who would ever have thought it would be coloring books for adults? How popular are they?- This month adult coloring books took up the top 10 spots on the New York Times best-selling list of games and activities.
- Libraries across the country are holding adult coloring programs in response to the spike in interest.
- They're in three different sections of my Barnes and Noble store.
A couple of days ago I bought a coloring book. Dave was confused.
"Why?" he said.
"Because I understand it is calming" says I.
Dave doesn't understand the need because he is the calmest person I know.
I bought this Secret Paris book. It says "Color Your Way to Calm" right there on the cover. Since Dave has been doing art for decades I decided to try several of his art pencils, crayons and chalk. I discovered they're not for me. I'm not trying to do art. I'm trying to relax. So today I bought markers. Big, bold, wet colors that go on fast.
We'll see if there's something to this for me. My friend used a coloring book while she was on chemo and enjoyed it. And with millions of adults now coloring there has to be something good going on.
I wonder if it will take the place of Zanax.
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