I was walking around downtown Ann Arbor when I happened to look down and found myself delighted to discover some of David Zinn’s famous street art. I love what he does.
He travels around Ann Arbor and finds unique features on sidewalks, roads, walls, and buildings, then creates little chalk scenes around them. He’s wildly creative. I think what I love most is that he simply leaves these pieces around town for people to discover.
I’ve lived here for 13 years, and I’ve only stumbled upon his art a handful of times. Every single time, I feel lucky to have spotted it.
I admire his skills. These are not skills I possess in the slightest. But I love when people use their abilities and passions to create little moments of joy for others to unexpectedly encounter.
We should never underestimate the impact of that.
And so maybe, like me, you’re not a chalk artist. But I bet you have something.
What if you made life a little more joyful for someone else today?
—Renee Roederer
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