The Beauty in Simple Stories

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

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.)

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.)

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.

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

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

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/

Why do you assume the story is about the man?

Why do you assume the story is about the man?

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?

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.

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.

@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…

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

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

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.

Great post, what you said is really helpful to me. I can't agree with you anymore. I have been talking with my friend about, he though it is really interesting as well. Keep up with your good work, I would come back to you.

Genesis sounds really good. I’ll be checking this one out.