March 16, 2009 91 Comments

The Beauty in Simple Stories

reading for passion

This photo is great. It’s a simple story that you can read fairly easily. The subject loves reading and is very passionate about his involvement in the book. This means he might sometimes miss things in his world, like a pretty woman. That’s one interpretation, anyhow.

Read the full story of the picture, and it’s even better.

Blogging can be a simple story. Marketing can be a simple story. Art, religion, everything can find its way to a simple story.

You think?

Photo credit gwilmore

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  • http://digigirlmisty.blogspot.com/ Misty Belardo

    I was always afraid to start blogging before because i thought it had to be very complex.. Yes, I agree with you.. simple works = )

  • http://digigirlmisty.blogspot.com/ Misty Belardo

    I was always afraid to start blogging before because i thought it had to be very complex.. Yes, I agree with you.. simple works = )

  • http://digigirlmisty.blogspot.com/ Misty Belardo

    I was always afraid to start blogging before because i thought it had to be very complex.. Yes, I agree with you.. simple works = )

  • http://imieicariamici.blogspot.com Garry Wilmore

    Oh, I didn’t figure there was any question about that; in fact, I like to joke that anyone who has any question about my orientation need only make a quick perusal of my Flickr page, including my favorites, which should suffice to remove all doubt!

    You may want to check my blog. My most recent post is a link to yet another Flickr picture, captioned as “An Open Letter to President Obama.” That got a lot of attention, too; and man, did I have fun writing it! (The blog is linked to my name here.)

  • http://imieicariamici.blogspot.com Garry Wilmore

    Oh, I didn’t figure there was any question about that; in fact, I like to joke that anyone who has any question about my orientation need only make a quick perusal of my Flickr page, including my favorites, which should suffice to remove all doubt!

    You may want to check my blog. My most recent post is a link to yet another Flickr picture, captioned as “An Open Letter to President Obama.” That got a lot of attention, too; and man, did I have fun writing it! (The blog is linked to my name here.)

  • http://imieicariamici.blogspot.com Garry Wilmore

    Oh, I didn’t figure there was any question about that; in fact, I like to joke that anyone who has any question about my orientation need only make a quick perusal of my Flickr page, including my favorites, which should suffice to remove all doubt!

    You may want to check my blog. My most recent post is a link to yet another Flickr picture, captioned as “An Open Letter to President Obama.” That got a lot of attention, too; and man, did I have fun writing it! (The blog is linked to my name here.)

  • http://www.charleslau.com Charles Lau

    I don’t know if I have caught your meaning or not.
    But just be reading this simple post, I felt inspired and recalled that many people (myself included) tend to complicate their posts with many distractions. Now, I’ve just started to blog in a simpler way. It’s so much more easier for readers to understand, and easier to write for bloggers too. Thanks Chris.

  • http://www.charleslau.com Charles Lau

    I don’t know if I have caught your meaning or not.
    But just be reading this simple post, I felt inspired and recalled that many people (myself included) tend to complicate their posts with many distractions. Now, I’ve just started to blog in a simpler way. It’s so much more easier for readers to understand, and easier to write for bloggers too. Thanks Chris.

  • http://www.charleslau.com Charles Lau

    I don’t know if I have caught your meaning or not.
    But just be reading this simple post, I felt inspired and recalled that many people (myself included) tend to complicate their posts with many distractions. Now, I’ve just started to blog in a simpler way. It’s so much more easier for readers to understand, and easier to write for bloggers too. Thanks Chris.

  • http://newbielifeline.com Sheila Atwood

    I like being taken from point A to point B as fast as possible.

    Life is simple all the rest is just confusion whether intentional to distract and blind or put out by the confused.

    Sheila

  • http://newbielifeline.com Sheila Atwood

    I like being taken from point A to point B as fast as possible.

    Life is simple all the rest is just confusion whether intentional to distract and blind or put out by the confused.

    Sheila

  • http://newbielifeline.com Sheila Atwood

    I like being taken from point A to point B as fast as possible.

    Life is simple all the rest is just confusion whether intentional to distract and blind or put out by the confused.

    Sheila

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  • http://imieicariamici.blogspot.com Garry Wilmore

    Hey, folks — If you liked the photo and story Chris posted here, you might also enjoy the one linked below, which likewise involved a humorous situation and a picture taken by someone else, using my camera. This one is titled “Dancing like Khrushchev:”

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwilmore/560320586/in/set-72157601384123421/

  • http://imieicariamici.blogspot.com Garry Wilmore

    Hey, folks — If you liked the photo and story Chris posted here, you might also enjoy the one linked below, which likewise involved a humorous situation and a picture taken by someone else, using my camera. This one is titled “Dancing like Khrushchev:”

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwilmore/560320586/in/set-72157601384123421/

  • http://imieicariamici.blogspot.com Garry Wilmore

    Hey, folks — If you liked the photo and story Chris posted here, you might also enjoy the one linked below, which likewise involved a humorous situation and a picture taken by someone else, using my camera. This one is titled “Dancing like Khrushchev:”

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwilmore/560320586/in/set-72157601384123421/

  • http://joy-mari.com Joy-Mari

    Why do you assume the story is about the man?

  • http://joy-mari.com Joy-Mari

    Why do you assume the story is about the man?

  • http://joy-mari.com Joy-Mari

    Why do you assume the story is about the man?

  • http://suzemuse.ca Susan Murphy

    140 characters, a blog post, a television show, a book, a podcast, a keynote presentation, a business meeting.

    We’re all just telling stories, aren’t we?

  • http://suzemuse.ca Susan Murphy

    140 characters, a blog post, a television show, a book, a podcast, a keynote presentation, a business meeting.

    We’re all just telling stories, aren’t we?

  • http://suzemuse.ca Susan Murphy

    140 characters, a blog post, a television show, a book, a podcast, a keynote presentation, a business meeting.

    We’re all just telling stories, aren’t we?

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  • lorrie

    great picture, i love the expression and posture of this man.

    even greater point. Simply Inspiring.

    i haven’t read the story yet, but my first thought is that he looks more satisfied than her. that hes probably happily married and she might still be on the “prowl”. people watching is so much fun.

  • lorrie

    great picture, i love the expression and posture of this man.

    even greater point. Simply Inspiring.

    i haven’t read the story yet, but my first thought is that he looks more satisfied than her. that hes probably happily married and she might still be on the “prowl”. people watching is so much fun.

  • lorrie

    great picture, i love the expression and posture of this man.

    even greater point. Simply Inspiring.

    i haven’t read the story yet, but my first thought is that he looks more satisfied than her. that hes probably happily married and she might still be on the “prowl”. people watching is so much fun.

  • http://catskillcottageseed.com Richard Reeve

    @Dave Kawalec
    Disagree about your point abt Hemingway story. All things remain open to multiple interpretations. Hence Nike “Just Do It” allows for the reader/slash buyer to fill in the blank with running, sex, etc…while all the while encouraging them to just buy the damn sneakers. The “attentive eye” I reference as able to create story which plays to those varieties…

  • http://catskillcottageseed.com Richard Reeve

    @Dave Kawalec
    Disagree about your point abt Hemingway story. All things remain open to multiple interpretations. Hence Nike “Just Do It” allows for the reader/slash buyer to fill in the blank with running, sex, etc…while all the while encouraging them to just buy the damn sneakers. The “attentive eye” I reference as able to create story which plays to those varieties…

  • http://catskillcottageseed.com Richard Reeve

    @Dave Kawalec
    Disagree about your point abt Hemingway story. All things remain open to multiple interpretations. Hence Nike “Just Do It” allows for the reader/slash buyer to fill in the blank with running, sex, etc…while all the while encouraging them to just buy the damn sneakers. The “attentive eye” I reference as able to create story which plays to those varieties…

  • http://www.oberrycavanaugh.com Bridget Cavanaugh

    Chris, I agree. About 10 days, 1/2 a city block exploded on Main St. We lost a life, artists lost their life’s work, merchants lost everything. A week after, I wrote a simple, heart-felt post with a simple, heart-felt photo. I wrote it for me, but it’s simplicity has touched many lives, including the shop owner. People close to her (I don’t know her personally) tell me I helped inspire her desire to rebuild. You can read at: http://bridgetcavanaugh.com/post/85263609/what-brand-would-bring-you-to-tears-if-youve

    Thanks as always for grounding us all!
    http://www.twitter.com/bcavanaugh

  • http://www.oberrycavanaugh.com Bridget Cavanaugh

    Chris, I agree. About 10 days, 1/2 a city block exploded on Main St. We lost a life, artists lost their life’s work, merchants lost everything. A week after, I wrote a simple, heart-felt post with a simple, heart-felt photo. I wrote it for me, but it’s simplicity has touched many lives, including the shop owner. People close to her (I don’t know her personally) tell me I helped inspire her desire to rebuild. You can read at: http://bridgetcavanaugh.com/post/85263609/what-brand-would-bring-you-to-tears-if-youve

    Thanks as always for grounding us all!
    http://www.twitter.com/bcavanaugh

  • http://www.oberrycavanaugh.com Bridget Cavanaugh

    Chris, I agree. About 10 days, 1/2 a city block exploded on Main St. We lost a life, artists lost their life’s work, merchants lost everything. A week after, I wrote a simple, heart-felt post with a simple, heart-felt photo. I wrote it for me, but it’s simplicity has touched many lives, including the shop owner. People close to her (I don’t know her personally) tell me I helped inspire her desire to rebuild. You can read at: http://bridgetcavanaugh.com/post/85263609/what-brand-would-bring-you-to-tears-if-youve

    Thanks as always for grounding us all!
    http://www.twitter.com/bcavanaugh

  • http://www.openzine.com/jhurlbusinessinsports Josh Hurlock http://twitter.co

    Chris,

    I think simple stories are better because they get right to the point. Complex stories make me feel like people do not know what they are talking about and are just rambling.

    Garry,

    Thanks for the picture and story, a funny story that gets a point across.

  • http://www.openzine.com/jhurlbusinessinsports Josh Hurlock http://twitter.co

    Chris,

    I think simple stories are better because they get right to the point. Complex stories make me feel like people do not know what they are talking about and are just rambling.

    Garry,

    Thanks for the picture and story, a funny story that gets a point across.

  • http://www.openzine.com/jhurlbusinessinsports Josh Hurlock http://twitter.com/JoshHurlock

    Chris,

    I think simple stories are better because they get right to the point. Complex stories make me feel like people do not know what they are talking about and are just rambling.

    Garry,

    Thanks for the picture and story, a funny story that gets a point across.

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