Although there is no doubt that there is more stuff washed up around the shore of a river, lake or beach, it does not mean the same alertness should not apply in other environments.
I am now on a firm "walking schedule" (please don't ask why
). In the past few weeks I have found the following items in my suburban walking route:
1. a 20$ bill
2. a fully operational brand new bic pen
3. a fully operational bic lighter.
4. many, many, plastic water bottles (too many!)
5. several gloves (no matching pairs)
6. A lot of paper and cardboard (kindling?)
7. A ceramic dinner plate.
8. Lots of aluminum cans, most crushed, but some not, and some unbroken beer bottles (none unopened and full).
9. a size large man's winter jacket (in the middle of the street!)
10. a 4 foot ethernet connection cord.
I gotta have a talk with the neighbors!
On the down side, I have been chased by a dog who ran right through the "invisible fence."