I'm retired from the US Fish & Wildlife service, conservation officer, so, I dont do much. I'm not interested in learning to "pick" because I am a "word" person. (Also a storyteller) this seems to support your theory as far as I'm concerned. Dont get me wrong, I love good picking..but, I am content to leave it to more talented musicians such as, Rick, you Joan (I'm impressed with anyone who can pick guitar in E without a capo) and I like Sandy Patons guitar playing. He never burys a song with a lot of fast fancy picking.