As I move forward with the so-called marketing of In Search of Sticks, which in this case simply amounts to raising awareness, I have sent out 'what, where and how' type stuff to specific groups who I believe will enjoy the subject material of the novel—those involved either as volunteers or as part of a career path where energies are directed to helping others. Housing, education, legal assistance, food, medical aid, are just a few of the areas being addressed by a multitude of individuals and this is being done at the local, national and international level. There are, without exaggeration, thousands upon thousands of such groups of committed people dispersed throughout the so-called Developed World. 'Societies For Human Justice' abound. I find this affirming. It is heart-warming. People donating their time—the most valuable thing in life they have and they are giving it away. Others who are 'paid' for their involvement are, almost always, receiving a compensatory rate that is far less than what they might receive should they apply themselves differently. By choosing this pathway they are making the world a better place. One has to conclude that this is more important to them than greater monetary recompense. As I said, I am amazed. Go ahead, visit a net search engine.... type in the words "non profit" and a location and see what comes up. It is unbelievable, but in a good way!