When you look snails up on NPR, you'll find a review of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating; it's the memoir of a sick woman gaining inspiration from a gifted snail. You'll also find an article about adapting a snail shell into "high-tech body armor" and an article about how snails on meth have slightly better memories. I'm doubting Anna knew any of this when she created and shared her snail pattern. I, personally, just thought they were adorable. Still, it is a good reminder that one creature can fulfill a limitless number of purposes.
From left to right:
Stu Stewie Stuart, Lil Lily Lilith, Man Manny Manuel, Sam Sammy Samson,
Mel Vinnie Melvin, Pat Patty Patrick, & Len Lenny Leonard
These snails are being scattered around Boulder during my boyfriend and my last week in Boulder. They have notes
which read, "Hello! My name is _______, and my brother/sister snail moved to Portland, OR without me. Would you keep me company?"
If you're special enough to have found a snail, please tell me about how you found him/her, where s/he's at now, and any interesting details of his/her/your adventure.
