The Shoe Tree, II

Recently I wrote about the Shoe Tree near Kalkaska, MI. This week I had a chance to talk to someone from Kalkaska. I immediately asked about the Tree.

Here is what I learned:

- he didn't know the origin or purpose.
- for a long time there was just one pair of shoes.
- there have been shoes in that tree for a long time.
- at least once some agency removed the shoes. "It was a massive pile of shoes - I saw it!"
- after they were removed, more appeared in very short order.

So I'm still curious about the tree, but my initial curiosity has already have taught me some things - things I'd have never known without my curiosity. But beyond these things, the Shoe Tree has gotten me to think about people wanting to contribute.

And people wanting to create.

People following, and people leading.

All from shoes in a tree - which is pretty cool.

So, what has your curiosity helped you learn, or think about this week?

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