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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘁? All those little moments in the day that you wish you could undo. Are you able to forgive yourself quickly and easily in the moment? Or, do you lament over the incident for the rest of the day? Do you let it drag you down … even though you can’t undo it. Do you allow the past to become a drain on your present and future. Here’s where this is all coming from … Today at Costco, my kids were very excited to use the self checkout aisle. They love scanning things with the little handheld boop boop machine. It was peace and harmony at first. Then, it wasn’t. I honestly don’t remember the details. I do remember my blood beginning to boil. The overwhelming desire to get the hell out of there as fast as possible. Then, I snapped. “See?! This is why I didn’t want to do this. We’re never doing the self check out lane again!!!”😡 Their faces said it all. Sadness. Probably a little fear. Confusion. A moment later, I was able to take a breath, regain my composure, and finish getting us out of there. In the grand scheme of things, it was nothing. A minor moment in time. Just another day in the life of a parent. Yet, I felt sad. Embarrassed. Ashamed. My mind plummeted into a familiar tailspin of self-criticism, guilt, and lament. Then, awareness. I remembered my mantra of “I know I can choose to forgive myself - easily and QUICKLY - in every moment.” That said, “Quickly” comes in all shapes and sizes. KEEP READING 👇👇

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘁?

All those little moments in the day that you wish you could undo.

Are you able to forgive yourself quickly and easily in the moment?

Or, do you lament over the incident for the rest of the day?

Do you let it drag you down … even though you can’t undo it.

Do you allow the past to become a drain on your present and future.

Here’s where this is all coming from …

Today at Costco, my kids were very excited to use the self checkout aisle.

They love scanning things with the little handheld boop boop machine.

It was peace and harmony at first.

Then, it wasn’t.

I honestly don’t remember the details.

I do remember my blood beginning to boil.

The overwhelming desire to get the hell out of there as fast as possible.

Then, I snapped.

“See?! This is why I didn’t want to do this. We’re never doing the self check out lane again!!!”😡

Their faces said it all.

Sadness.

Probably a little fear.

Confusion.

A moment later, I was able to take a breath, regain my composure, and finish getting us out of there.

In the grand scheme of things, it was nothing.

A minor moment in time.

Just another day in the life of a parent.

Yet, I felt sad.

Embarrassed.

Ashamed.

My mind plummeted into a familiar tailspin of self-criticism, guilt, and lament.

Then, awareness.

I remembered my mantra of “I know I can choose to forgive myself - easily and QUICKLY - in every moment.”

That said, “Quickly” comes in all shapes and sizes.

KEEP READING 👇👇 ...

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As a psychotherapist, you may find yourself asking “Do I really need to be on therapy directory sites to get new patients?”⁣ ⁣ Over the years, there’s been a lot of debate on the value of online directory sites like Psychology Today and GoodTherapy.⁣ ⁣ On one hand, they seem like a great way to get more referrals and increase your therapy practice’s online presence. ⁣ ⁣ On the other hand, every therapist you know seems to be listed on those sites.⁣ ⁣ How can you ensure that your practice comes up above theirs on a therapy directory site?⁣ ⁣ Simple answer, you can’t. ⁣ ⁣ The most important reason to be on therapist directory sites has nothing to do with being found … it’s to get a high-quality link to your site for SEO.⁣ ⁣ LEARN MORE⁣ -- link in bio⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #therapist #psychotherapist #psychotherapy #therapistmarketing #psychotherapistmarketing #privatepracticemarketing #marketingtips #marketing101 #therapistmarketing101 #digitalmarketing #mentalhealthmarketing #therapistwebsites #psychotherapistwebsites #websitesfortherapists #websitesforpsychiatrists #psychiatristmarketing #therapistwebdesign #digitalmarketing #marketingagency #webdesigner #digitalagency #onlinebusiness #entrerpreneur #ilovemylife #marketingtips #onlinemarketing #marketingonline #gratitude #thankyou #YES!

As a psychotherapist, you may find yourself asking “Do I really need to be on therapy directory sites to get new patients?”⁣
⁣
Over the years, there’s been a lot of debate on the value of online directory sites like Psychology Today and GoodTherapy.⁣
⁣
On one hand, they seem like a great way to get more referrals and increase your therapy practice’s online presence. ⁣
⁣
On the other hand, every therapist you know seems to be listed on those sites.⁣
⁣
How can you ensure that your practice comes up above theirs on a therapy directory site?⁣
⁣
Simple answer, you can’t. ⁣
⁣
The most important reason to be on therapist directory sites has nothing to do with being found … it’s to get a high-quality link to your site for SEO.⁣
⁣
LEARN MORE⁣
-- link in bio⁣
⁣
⁣
#therapist #psychotherapist #psychotherapy #therapistmarketing #psychotherapistmarketing #privatepracticemarketing #marketingtips #marketing101 #therapistmarketing101 #digitalmarketing #mentalhealthmarketing #therapistwebsites #psychotherapistwebsites #websitesfortherapists #websitesforpsychiatrists #psychiatristmarketing #therapistwebdesign #digitalmarketing #marketingagency #webdesigner #digitalagency #onlinebusiness #entrerpreneur #ilovemylife #marketingtips #onlinemarketing #marketingonline #gratitude #thankyou #YES! ...

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Oct 14

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Vrooom! Rooooar! Wooosh! WOAAAAHHH!!! “DID YOU SEE THAT,” Bodhi screamed as the Blue Angels squadron of F/A-18F jets blazed across the sky above us. “THIS IS SO COOL,” Bodhi’s dad replied, as we watched the Fleet Week airshow from a ferry in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. I still don’t know what was louder … the jet engines booming across the sky or the sounds of excitement and glee coming from our entire family. Yet, it almost didn’t happen. While Bodhi and Luna never had any doubt, they didn’t fully realize the string of miracles and perfectly timed events that us being there. First, we had to get everyone into the car. As my fellow parents know, this alone can be a multi-hour task. Then, we needed the traffic gods to play nice during our two hour drive. They did. Next, we planned to watch some of the air show from underneath the Golden Gate Bridge before heading to the ferry. Thanks to a late departure from home and a series of potty stops, we opted to skip the bridge. Best decision ever. As it was, we barely made the ferry. Downtown Sausalito was packed with tourists watching the air show. Parking was impossible, yet Carrie set an intention and a magic spot opened up before her eyes. Tickets were still available … And … The air show schedule actually lined up with the Blue Angels schedule. What the kids didn’t know was that Carrie and I had ZERO idea when the Blue Angels would fly. We actually thought we had missed them. KEEP READING 👇👇

Vrooom! Rooooar! Wooosh! WOAAAAHHH!!!

“DID YOU SEE THAT,” Bodhi screamed as the Blue Angels squadron of F/A-18F jets blazed across the sky above us.

“THIS IS SO COOL,” Bodhi’s dad replied, as we watched the Fleet Week airshow from a ferry in the middle of the San Francisco Bay.

I still don’t know what was louder … the jet engines booming across the sky or the sounds of excitement and glee coming from our entire family.

Yet, it almost didn’t happen.

While Bodhi and Luna never had any doubt, they didn’t fully realize the string of miracles and perfectly timed events that us being there.

First, we had to get everyone into the car.

As my fellow parents know, this alone can be a multi-hour task.

Then, we needed the traffic gods to play nice during our two hour drive.

They did.

Next, we planned to watch some of the air show from underneath the Golden Gate Bridge before heading to the ferry.

Thanks to a late departure from home and a series of potty stops, we opted to skip the bridge.

Best decision ever.

As it was, we barely made the ferry.

Downtown Sausalito was packed with tourists watching the air show.

Parking was impossible, yet Carrie set an intention and a magic spot opened up before her eyes.

Tickets were still available …

And …

The air show schedule actually lined up with the Blue Angels schedule.

What the kids didn’t know was that Carrie and I had ZERO idea when the Blue Angels would fly.

We actually thought we had missed them.

KEEP READING 👇👇 ...

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Oct 13

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Hot tears of love, gratitude, and joy streamed down my face as I put the kids to bed last night. Laying there with Bodhi and Luna each nestled in the crooks of my arms, I reflected on the fleeting nature of childhood. There’s a certain underlying sadness that follows us as parents. Even when it’s not in the forefront of our conscious minds, it’s still there. “They grow up so fast,” they all told us. It’s true. I can’t remember the last time both kids fell asleep in my arms as I sang them a lullaby. Last night, I just started singing that familiar song. “Tender Shepard” from the musical Peter Pan. The same lullaby my mom sang to me as a baby. Wasn’t that just yesterday? Laying in my own crib looking up at my parents’s adoring faces? Now, here I am with a pair of kids ready to turn 6 and 3. Laying in bed - understanding of the fleeting nature of this moment. Snuggling my babies. Soaking it all in. Embracing the sadness … and the joy that comes along with it … because here I am. And, of course, trying to be present in the moment and not plan out this post in my head. What about you, my fellow parents? How do you or did you balance the underlying sadness? Did you allow it to fill you with joy and appreciation for all the small moments? Do you find ways to slow down time and make those precious moments last forever? I would love to hear your stories and experiences.

Hot tears of love, gratitude, and joy streamed down my face as I put the kids to bed last night.

Laying there with Bodhi and Luna each nestled in the crooks of my arms, I reflected on the fleeting nature of childhood.

There’s a certain underlying sadness that follows us as parents.

Even when it’s not in the forefront of our conscious minds, it’s still there.

“They grow up so fast,” they all told us.

It’s true.

I can’t remember the last time both kids fell asleep in my arms as I sang them a lullaby.

Last night, I just started singing that familiar song.

“Tender Shepard” from the musical Peter Pan.

The same lullaby my mom sang to me as a baby.

Wasn’t that just yesterday?

Laying in my own crib looking up at my parents’s adoring faces?

Now, here I am with a pair of kids ready to turn 6 and 3.

Laying in bed - understanding of the fleeting nature of this moment.

Snuggling my babies.

Soaking it all in.

Embracing the sadness … and the joy that comes along with it … because here I am.

And, of course, trying to be present in the moment and not plan out this post in my head.

What about you, my fellow parents?

How do you or did you balance the underlying sadness?

Did you allow it to fill you with joy and appreciation for all the small moments?

Do you find ways to slow down time and make those precious moments last forever?

I would love to hear your stories and experiences. ...

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Oct 9

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What was the highlight of your last week? Is it possible to choose just one? 168 hours. If you sleep for 6 hours a night, that’s two full days dedicated to dreamland. If you work a typical eight hour workday, that’s 40 hours. We won’t even talk about how many hours us entrepreneurs work. Now we’re left with 80 hours. 80 hours where we get to choose what we do in every moment. Yes, I know there are exceptions. But that’s a lot of time to consciously create and curate your life. Which brings me back to the initial question. What did you do this week? What was the highlight of your last 168 hours? ** all photos in this post are from my last week.

What was the highlight of your last week?

Is it possible to choose just one?

168 hours.

If you sleep for 6 hours a night, that’s two full days dedicated to dreamland.

If you work a typical eight hour workday, that’s 40 hours.

We won’t even talk about how many hours us entrepreneurs work.

Now we’re left with 80 hours.

80 hours where we get to choose what we do in every moment.

Yes, I know there are exceptions.

But that’s a lot of time to consciously create and curate your life.

Which brings me back to the initial question.

What did you do this week?

What was the highlight of your last 168 hours?

** all photos in this post are from my last week. ...

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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?⁠ ⁠ From a young age, we are taught that are good deeds will be rewarded.⁠ ⁠ So, we make sure people know that we did those good deeds.⁠ ⁠ In school, we get credit for turning in our assignments.⁠ ⁠ When I sweep the house and the kids make a new mess before my wife gets home, I want to make sure she knows I tried.⁠ ⁠ Again, seeking credit.⁠ ⁠ When we make donations, the government lets us take it off our taxes.⁠ ⁠ So, instead of donating anonymously, we again need credit.⁠ ⁠ Validation.⁠ ⁠ A pat on the back in the form of a tax relief.⁠ ⁠ Then we have credit cards.⁠ ⁠ Credit scores.⁠ ⁠ Credits (good) and debits (bad).⁠ ⁠ So much credit.⁠ ⁠ As I type this, the word credit has begun to lose all meaning.⁠ ⁠ Credit credit credit creditcreditcreditcredit⁠ ⁠ Perhaps it’s the same as you read it.⁠ ⁠ So let me end by asking the question again …⁠ ⁠ Why do we humans feel the need to get credit for our actions?⁠ ⁠

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?⁠
⁠
From a young age, we are taught that are good deeds will be rewarded.⁠
⁠
So, we make sure people know that we did those good deeds.⁠
⁠
In school, we get credit for turning in our assignments.⁠
⁠
When I sweep the house and the kids make a new mess before my wife gets home, I want to make sure she knows I tried.⁠
⁠
Again, seeking credit.⁠
⁠
When we make donations, the government lets us take it off our taxes.⁠
⁠
So, instead of donating anonymously, we again need credit.⁠
⁠
Validation.⁠
⁠
A pat on the back in the form of a tax relief.⁠
⁠
Then we have credit cards.⁠
⁠
Credit scores.⁠
⁠
Credits (good) and debits (bad).⁠
⁠
So much credit.⁠
⁠
As I type this, the word credit has begun to lose all meaning.⁠
⁠
Credit credit credit creditcreditcreditcredit⁠
⁠
Perhaps it’s the same as you read it.⁠
⁠
So let me end by asking the question again …⁠
⁠
Why do we humans feel the need to get credit for our actions?⁠
⁠ ...

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“What’s new?” — That was the first thing a friend asked me after not seeing each other for a few months. How does one even reply to that question? Years ago, my answer would have been, “where to start?! Travel. Concerts. Happy hours. Hangout sessions. Keeping busy with FOMO.” Today, I didn’t even know what to tell my friend. “Nothing is new” isn’t accurate. Things happen all the time. Outings with the family. Playing with the kids in the backyard. Carrie got feral cats to help catch mice on the property. That’s pretty exciting. We lost a couple of chickens to unknow predators. Our new neurofeedback machine arrived in the mail. I built new steps with the kids. I sit at my computer. A lot. I try to keep my $hit together as a parent and a human being with a lifetime of traumas and triggers. I’m really excited for the new James Bond movie (no spoilers please). But, is that what people want to hear? I feel like when the question is asked, people expect some grandiose reply. Epic adventures. Life changing events. Family vacations. That’s just not the reality of my life … and, that has nothing to do with our global “you know what.” I’m very happy with life the way it is. With living a slower existence that revolves around my family, my web design business, and my passion projects. With traveling in my own backyard and exploring the depths of my feelings, emotions, and subconscious. The photos in this post all from the last week. That should give you an idea of what’s new with me. Which brings me to the big question … What’s new with YOU?!

“What’s new?” — That was the first thing a friend asked me after not seeing each other for a few months.

How does one even reply to that question?

Years ago, my answer would have been, “where to start?! Travel. Concerts. Happy hours. Hangout sessions. Keeping busy with FOMO.”

Today, I didn’t even know what to tell my friend.

“Nothing is new” isn’t accurate.

Things happen all the time.

Outings with the family.

Playing with the kids in the backyard.

Carrie got feral cats to help catch mice on the property. That’s pretty exciting.

We lost a couple of chickens to unknow predators.

Our new neurofeedback machine arrived in the mail.

I built new steps with the kids.

I sit at my computer. A lot.

I try to keep my $hit together as a parent and a human being with a lifetime of traumas and triggers.

I’m really excited for the new James Bond movie (no spoilers please).

But, is that what people want to hear?

I feel like when the question is asked, people expect some grandiose reply.

Epic adventures.
Life changing events.
Family vacations.

That’s just not the reality of my life … and, that has nothing to do with our global “you know what.”

I’m very happy with life the way it is.

With living a slower existence that revolves around my family, my web design business, and my passion projects.

With traveling in my own backyard and exploring the depths of my feelings, emotions, and subconscious.

The photos in this post all from the last week. That should give you an idea of what’s new with me.

Which brings me to the big question …

What’s new with YOU?! ...

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Sep 30

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What are you grateful for today?

What are you grateful for today? ...

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Sep 29

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The Shwedagon is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, as it is believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present kalpa. ⁠ ⁠ These relics include the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa, and eight strands of hair from the head of Gautama.⁠ ⁠ Built atop Singuttara Hill, the 112 m (367 ft) tall pagoda dominates the Yangon skyline. ⁠ ⁠ This fact is helped by Yangon's zoning regulations, which require the city's new buildings to all be built shorter than the pagoda.⁠ ⁠ Photo Specs:⁠ » Nikon D7000⁠ » 1.6 Second Exposure⁠ » f/5.6⁠ » ISO 250⁠ » 24mm

The Shwedagon is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, as it is believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present kalpa. ⁠
⁠
These relics include the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa, and eight strands of hair from the head of Gautama.⁠
⁠
Built atop Singuttara Hill, the 112 m (367 ft) tall pagoda dominates the Yangon skyline. ⁠
⁠
This fact is helped by Yangon's zoning regulations, which require the city's new buildings to all be built shorter than the pagoda.⁠
⁠
Photo Specs:⁠
» Nikon D7000⁠
» 1.6 Second Exposure⁠
» f/5.6⁠
» ISO 250⁠
» 24mm ...

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Sep 28

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𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 “𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬?”⁠ ⁠ Honestly, it puts me to sleep.⁠ ⁠ Yes - a photo may tell 1000 words … but that’s only part of the story.⁠ ⁠ Sometimes you need multiple photos to tell the story properly. ⁠ ⁠ That’s called a series.⁠ ⁠ However, no matter how many metaphorical words a photo or series tells, the story can always be told better with actual words.⁠ ⁠ Why?⁠ ⁠ Because words can evoke all 5 senses.⁠ ⁠ They can stimulate your imagination.⁠ ⁠ A story can fill in the blanks your eyes can’t see.⁠ ⁠ Don’t get me wrong.⁠ ⁠ Photos are powerful.⁠ ⁠ They are magical.⁠ ⁠ They can transport you to another world.⁠ ⁠ Yet, they are still just a part of the story.⁠ ⁠ The real magic comes when you use words to tell the story behind the photo.⁠ ⁠ Combining visual and written art to create a new, complete experience.⁠ ⁠ Fusing two mediums to appeal to people who experience visually … and those who need to read/hear the journey.⁠ ⁠ All this brings me to a question …⁠ ⁠ 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢?⁠ ⁠ “Photographic Storytelling” is the term I’ve coined.⁠ ⁠ However, without the backstory I just shared, most people don’t get what I do.⁠ ⁠ When I call myself a “Photographic Storyteller,” people tend to think my photos tell the story. ⁠ ⁠ They don’t get the fact that I’m using actual words along with the photos.⁠ ⁠ I would love to hear your feedback, as I’m currently creating an online course about this.⁠ ⁠ You will learn how to:⁠ ⁠ ✅ Share your life’s greatest travels, trials, and triumphs ⁠ ✅ Dust off your photo archives and create order in the chaos⁠ ✅ Create a book of your favorite photos and stories⁠ ✅ Improve your photos in just a few seconds⁠ ✅ Inspire future generations with your life’s adventure⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 𝘼𝙣𝙮 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚?⁠ ⁠ One that incorporates the ideals of “Photographic Storytelling?”⁠ ⁠ I’m totally open to (and appreciative of) all suggestions.⁠ ⁠ Thanks and have a beautiful day.⁠ ~ Greg Goodman

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 “𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬?”⁠
⁠
Honestly, it puts me to sleep.⁠
⁠
Yes - a photo may tell 1000 words … but that’s only part of the story.⁠
⁠
Sometimes you need multiple photos to tell the story properly. ⁠
⁠
That’s called a series.⁠
⁠
However, no matter how many metaphorical words a photo or series tells, the story can always be told better with actual words.⁠
⁠
Why?⁠
⁠
Because words can evoke all 5 senses.⁠
⁠
They can stimulate your imagination.⁠
⁠
A story can fill in the blanks your eyes can’t see.⁠
⁠
Don’t get me wrong.⁠
⁠
Photos are powerful.⁠
⁠
They are magical.⁠
⁠
They can transport you to another world.⁠
⁠
Yet, they are still just a part of the story.⁠
⁠
The real magic comes when you use words to tell the story behind the photo.⁠
⁠
Combining visual and written art to create a new, complete experience.⁠
⁠
Fusing two mediums to appeal to people who experience visually … and those who need to read/hear the journey.⁠
⁠
All this brings me to a question …⁠
⁠
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢?⁠
⁠
“Photographic Storytelling” is the term I’ve coined.⁠
⁠
However, without the backstory I just shared, most people don’t get what I do.⁠
⁠
When I call myself a “Photographic Storyteller,” people tend to think my photos tell the story. ⁠
⁠
They don’t get the fact that I’m using actual words along with the photos.⁠
⁠
I would love to hear your feedback, as I’m currently creating an online course about this.⁠
⁠
You will learn how to:⁠
⁠
✅ Share your life’s greatest travels, trials, and triumphs ⁠
✅ Dust off your photo archives and create order in the chaos⁠
✅ Create a book of your favorite photos and stories⁠
✅ Improve your photos in just a few seconds⁠
✅ Inspire future generations with your life’s adventure⁠
⁠
⁠
𝘼𝙣𝙮 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚?⁠
⁠
One that incorporates the ideals of “Photographic Storytelling?”⁠
⁠
I’m totally open to (and appreciative of) all suggestions.⁠
⁠
Thanks and have a beautiful day.⁠
~ Greg Goodman ...

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Sep 27

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As a photographer, it can be so tempting to run for cover when it's pouring. ⁠ ⁠ Keep the camera safe.⁠ ⁠ Stay dry so you can get back out there once the storm passes.⁠ ⁠ AND ...⁠ ⁠ Some of the most interesting photos come in the rain.⁠ ⁠ Reflections.⁠ ⁠ Splashes.⁠ ⁠ Puddles.⁠ ⁠ Umbrellas.⁠ ⁠ Clouds.⁠ ⁠ Lightning.⁠ ⁠ RAINBOWS!!!⁠ ⁠ When was the last time YOU saw a rainbow?

As a photographer, it can be so tempting to run for cover when it's pouring. ⁠
⁠
Keep the camera safe.⁠
⁠
Stay dry so you can get back out there once the storm passes.⁠
⁠
AND ...⁠
⁠
Some of the most interesting photos come in the rain.⁠
⁠
Reflections.⁠
⁠
Splashes.⁠
⁠
Puddles.⁠
⁠
Umbrellas.⁠
⁠
Clouds.⁠
⁠
Lightning.⁠
⁠
RAINBOWS!!!⁠
⁠
When was the last time YOU saw a rainbow? ...

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Sep 26

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How are you celebrating Sunday Funday?⁠ ⁠ Or Monday Funday?⁠ ⁠ Or any other the other days of the week that don't rhyme quite as well?⁠ ⁠ Always remember - life is supposed to be FUN!!!⁠ ⁠ Go be silly.⁠ ⁠ Laugh at a bad joke.⁠ ⁠ Make a funny face.⁠ ⁠ Giggle when someone farts.⁠ ⁠ Do something that brings you JOY!⁠ ⁠ You deserve it!⁠ ⁠ You.⁠ Are.⁠ Awesome!⁠

How are you celebrating Sunday Funday?⁠
⁠
Or Monday Funday?⁠
⁠
Or any other the other days of the week that don't rhyme quite as well?⁠
⁠
Always remember - life is supposed to be FUN!!!⁠
⁠
Go be silly.⁠
⁠
Laugh at a bad joke.⁠
⁠
Make a funny face.⁠
⁠
Giggle when someone farts.⁠
⁠
Do something that brings you JOY!⁠
⁠
You deserve it!⁠
⁠
You.⁠
Are.⁠
Awesome!⁠ ...

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Sep 25

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This castle inspired Walt Disney's designs of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella's castles.⁠ ⁠ Castle Neuschwanstein also inspired my visit to Bavaria, Germany in 2006.⁠ ⁠ With my head full of photographic dreams, I longed to create the perfect postcard shot ... facing the front of the building with the Alps in the background.⁠ ⁠ Upon arriving, I hiked up the nearby mountains.⁠ ⁠ I wandered all around the castle.⁠ ⁠ But, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find the vantage point I wanted.⁠ ⁠ Frustrated, I stopped into the gift shop, found a mousepad with my dream photo on it, and asked the clerk where I could go to get that shot.⁠ ⁠ She smiled and replied, "you need a helicopter!"⁠ ⁠ My dreams were crushed!⁠ ⁠ In the years since, I have treated myself to several helicopter and hot air balloon rides to get the perfect shots of a famous location.⁠ ⁠ However, in 2006, I wasn't quite there yet in terms of my dedication to photography.⁠ ⁠ All that said, this photo that I did manage to get from a nearby bridge remains one of my all-time favorite images. ⁠ ⁠ I even have a large-format, mounted print of it hanging in my office.⁠ ⁠ And, the next time I find myself in Bavaria, you better believe I'm splurging on that helicopter ride!

This castle inspired Walt Disney's designs of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella's castles.⁠
⁠
Castle Neuschwanstein also inspired my visit to Bavaria, Germany in 2006.⁠
⁠
With my head full of photographic dreams, I longed to create the perfect postcard shot ... facing the front of the building with the Alps in the background.⁠
⁠
Upon arriving, I hiked up the nearby mountains.⁠
⁠
I wandered all around the castle.⁠
⁠
But, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find the vantage point I wanted.⁠
⁠
Frustrated, I stopped into the gift shop, found a mousepad with my dream photo on it, and asked the clerk where I could go to get that shot.⁠
⁠
She smiled and replied, "you need a helicopter!"⁠
⁠
My dreams were crushed!⁠
⁠
In the years since, I have treated myself to several helicopter and hot air balloon rides to get the perfect shots of a famous location.⁠
⁠
However, in 2006, I wasn't quite there yet in terms of my dedication to photography.⁠
⁠
All that said, this photo that I did manage to get from a nearby bridge remains one of my all-time favorite images. ⁠
⁠
I even have a large-format, mounted print of it hanging in my office.⁠
⁠
And, the next time I find myself in Bavaria, you better believe I'm splurging on that helicopter ride! ...

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Sep 23

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𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨?⁠ ⁠ What is it about strong feelings that makes other people so uncomfortable?⁠ ⁠ Is it because they force us to explore our own feelings that we may not have acknowledged?⁠ ⁠ Do other people’s emotions trigger all the outdated stories we were consciously and unconsciously told as a child?⁠ ⁠ Kid Gregory regularly got the message that his feelings were too big.⁠ ⁠ “Stop crying Gregory.”⁠ ⁠ “Why are you making such a big deal out of this?”⁠ ⁠ “What’s wrong with you?”⁠ ⁠ “You’re too sensitive.”⁠ ⁠ “Why are you so angry?”⁠ ⁠ “Why can’t you just be normal?”⁠ ⁠ Upon reflection, that last one was probably the message I gave myself.⁠ ⁠ In my mind, there was clearly something wrong with me. ⁠ ⁠ As far as I could tell, other people didn’t have feelings as big as mine. ⁠ ⁠ I just want to be like all the other kids.⁠ ⁠ Now, as a parent, I’m realizing just normal I actually was.⁠ ⁠ I see my reflection in my 5 year old son.⁠ ⁠ Since birth, Bodhi has had extremely big feelings. ⁠ ⁠ Lots of energy that he doesn’t know what to do with.⁠ ⁠ TBH, it’s taken an emotional toll on me.⁠ ⁠ I get frustrated.⁠ ⁠ Angry.⁠ ⁠ Overwhelmed. ⁠ ⁠ It’s like I have to look in a mirror every day … and I’m still uncomfortable with what I see.⁠ ⁠ At times, I find myself using the same phrases that were said to me as a child.⁠ ⁠ A waterfall of words I later wish I hadn’t said.⁠ ⁠ Usually, I am able to catch myself before the dam fully breaks.⁠ ⁠ Take that precious moment to breath and reset.⁠ ⁠ To feel my feelings in the moment and choose where I go next.⁠ ⁠ Some days are better than others.⁠ ⁠ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨?⁠
⁠
What is it about strong feelings that makes other people so uncomfortable?⁠
⁠
Is it because they force us to explore our own feelings that we may not have acknowledged?⁠
⁠
Do other people’s emotions trigger all the outdated stories we were consciously and unconsciously told as a child?⁠
⁠
Kid Gregory regularly got the message that his feelings were too big.⁠
⁠
“Stop crying Gregory.”⁠
⁠
“Why are you making such a big deal out of this?”⁠
⁠
“What’s wrong with you?”⁠
⁠
“You’re too sensitive.”⁠
⁠
“Why are you so angry?”⁠
⁠
“Why can’t you just be normal?”⁠
⁠
Upon reflection, that last one was probably the message I gave myself.⁠
⁠
In my mind, there was clearly something wrong with me. ⁠
⁠
As far as I could tell, other people didn’t have feelings as big as mine. ⁠
⁠
I just want to be like all the other kids.⁠
⁠
Now, as a parent, I’m realizing just normal I actually was.⁠
⁠
I see my reflection in my 5 year old son.⁠
⁠
Since birth, Bodhi has had extremely big feelings. ⁠
⁠
Lots of energy that he doesn’t know what to do with.⁠
⁠
TBH, it’s taken an emotional toll on me.⁠
⁠
I get frustrated.⁠
⁠
Angry.⁠
⁠
Overwhelmed. ⁠
⁠
It’s like I have to look in a mirror every day … and I’m still uncomfortable with what I see.⁠
⁠
At times, I find myself using the same phrases that were said to me as a child.⁠
⁠
A waterfall of words I later wish I hadn’t said.⁠
⁠
Usually, I am able to catch myself before the dam fully breaks.⁠
⁠
Take that precious moment to breath and reset.⁠
⁠
To feel my feelings in the moment and choose where I go next.⁠
⁠
Some days are better than others.⁠
⁠
CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ...

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Sep 21

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9 years ago, Samsung flew me to Germany to share my life’s adventure at Photokina: the worlds largest photography trade fair. ⁠ ⁠ I still remember the thrill. ⁠ ⁠ Standing in front of a 25 foot screen - telling the stories behind 100 of my best photos. ⁠ ⁠ Inviting trade show visitors to join me on a journey of Travel, Personal Growth, and LOVE❣️⁠ ⁠ Demonstrating a different way of life.⁠ ⁠ One where we follow our hearts and trust that success will follow us. ⁠ ⁠ That was my mantra throughout Carrie and my decade of travel. ⁠ ⁠ It’s a belief that I’m excited to welcome back into my life today. ⁠ ⁠ Here’s the story of how it all happened …⁠ ⁠ There I was, sitting at my desk in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when an e-mail from someone named Haksu Kim came in through the contact form on my Web site.⁠ ⁠ “Hi Greg… The reason of my email is that we are searching some famous blogger, who can make presentation in Samsung booth during the Photokina 2012 in Cologne, Germany.”⁠ ⁠ “Is this some sort of scam,” I wondered? ⁠ ⁠ “Was there an African prince waiting for my bank account number?”⁠ ⁠ Turns out, the e-mail was legit. ⁠ ⁠ KEEP READING IN THE COMMENTS⁠ ⁠

9 years ago, Samsung flew me to Germany to share my life’s adventure at Photokina: the worlds largest photography trade fair. ⁠
⁠
I still remember the thrill. ⁠
⁠
Standing in front of a 25 foot screen - telling the stories behind 100 of my best photos. ⁠
⁠
Inviting trade show visitors to join me on a journey of Travel, Personal Growth, and LOVE❣️⁠
⁠
Demonstrating a different way of life.⁠
⁠
One where we follow our hearts and trust that success will follow us. ⁠
⁠
That was my mantra throughout Carrie and my decade of travel. ⁠
⁠
It’s a belief that I’m excited to welcome back into my life today. ⁠
⁠
Here’s the story of how it all happened …⁠
⁠
There I was, sitting at my desk in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when an e-mail from someone named Haksu Kim came in through the contact form on my Web site.⁠
⁠
“Hi Greg… The reason of my email is that we are searching some famous blogger, who can make presentation in Samsung booth during the Photokina 2012 in Cologne, Germany.”⁠
⁠
“Is this some sort of scam,” I wondered? ⁠
⁠
“Was there an African prince waiting for my bank account number?”⁠
⁠
Turns out, the e-mail was legit. ⁠
⁠
KEEP READING IN THE COMMENTS⁠
⁠ ...

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Sep 19

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This was my first attempt at a long exposure of waves at sunset using a neutral density filter. ⁠ ⁠ For those who don't speak photographer, that means I put dark glass over my camera lens and left the shutter open for 5 seconds.⁠ ⁠ Usually, if I left the shutter open for 5 seconds, the sun would have made the photo so bright that it would have been a solid white image. ⁠ ⁠ Thanks to the filters, I got the "silky water" look I had hoped for.⁠ ⁠ Photo: Bodega Bay, 2014⁠ ⁠ #travel #travelblog #travelblogger #digitalnomad #travelbloggers #travelbloggerlife #travelblogging #travelbloggervibes #worldtravel #worldtraveler #worldtravelpic #worldtraveller #worldtraveler🌎 #backpacker #backpackerlife #digitalnomadlife #digitalnomadlifestyle #digitalnomadspirit #onlinebusinessowners #dreamlife #gratitude #yes #love #like #bodegabay #longexposure #californiacoast #neutraldensityfilter #sunsets #sonomacoast

This was my first attempt at a long exposure of waves at sunset using a neutral density filter. ⁠
⁠
For those who don't speak photographer, that means I put dark glass over my camera lens and left the shutter open for 5 seconds.⁠
⁠
Usually, if I left the shutter open for 5 seconds, the sun would have made the photo so bright that it would have been a solid white image. ⁠
⁠
Thanks to the filters, I got the "silky water" look I had hoped for.⁠
⁠
Photo: Bodega Bay, 2014⁠
⁠
#travel #travelblog #travelblogger #digitalnomad #travelbloggers #travelbloggerlife #travelblogging #travelbloggervibes #worldtravel #worldtraveler #worldtravelpic #worldtraveller #worldtraveler🌎 #backpacker #backpackerlife #digitalnomadlife #digitalnomadlifestyle #digitalnomadspirit #onlinebusinessowners #dreamlife #gratitude #yes #love #like #bodegabay #longexposure #californiacoast #neutraldensityfilter #sunsets #sonomacoast ...

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Sep 17

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How do we make internal change come faster? Most therapists, coaches, gurus, and guides will tell you the path to change is going deep inside our selves. Retraining our brains, one thought at a time. In the beginning, simply recognizing an outdated pattern or reaction is cause for celebration. Bringing awareness to a place where there formerly was none is a huge accomplishment. But, that’s just the first step. Once we are aware, the question becomes … how do we change? How do we have a different response? How do we realize what we are going to do before we even do it? Then, how do we consciously choose a different path? Meditation. Mindfulness. Awareness. Being present. These are the most common tools those aforementioned guides offer. They have been my path for several years now. Yet, they all take time. None of them are a “quick fix.” When we are by ourselves, there’s a bit more leeway. However, as a husband and a father, I want change to come faster. I see all the ways I let down my family. All the ways I disappoint others and myself. And, I’ve gotten better at forgiving myself. My wife is incredibly supportive of me on my journey. I know that I am evolving and trust that these things take time. Yet, I sometimes just want to speed it up. As my kids would say, “are we there yet?” “How much longer?” Can anyone else relate?

How do we make internal change come faster?

Most therapists, coaches, gurus, and guides will tell you the path to change is going deep inside our selves.

Retraining our brains, one thought at a time.

In the beginning, simply recognizing an outdated pattern or reaction is cause for celebration.

Bringing awareness to a place where there formerly was none is a huge accomplishment.

But, that’s just the first step.

Once we are aware, the question becomes … how do we change?

How do we have a different response?

How do we realize what we are going to do before we even do it?

Then, how do we consciously choose a different path?

Meditation.

Mindfulness.

Awareness.

Being present.

These are the most common tools those aforementioned guides offer.

They have been my path for several years now.

Yet, they all take time.

None of them are a “quick fix.”

When we are by ourselves, there’s a bit more leeway.

However, as a husband and a father, I want change to come faster.

I see all the ways I let down my family.

All the ways I disappoint others and myself.

And, I’ve gotten better at forgiving myself.

My wife is incredibly supportive of me on my journey.

I know that I am evolving and trust that these things take time.

Yet, I sometimes just want to speed it up.

As my kids would say, “are we there yet?”

“How much longer?”

Can anyone else relate? ...

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Sep 16

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Would you believe me if I told you this was a fig tree?!⁣ ⁣ Well, it is!⁣ ⁣ A ginormous fig tree at the Kandy Botanical Gardens in Sri Lanka.⁣ ⁣ Wild, huh?!

Would you believe me if I told you this was a fig tree?!⁣
⁣
Well, it is!⁣
⁣
A ginormous fig tree at the Kandy Botanical Gardens in Sri Lanka.⁣
⁣
Wild, huh?! ...

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Sep 15

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I turned my phone off for 8 hours yesterday. It felt like 8 years. In the middle of the day, I decided I wanted no distractions. Just quality time with my family. With the exception of an off the grid camping trip in June, I don’t know the last day that I’ve had my phone off for that long. In the beginning, I tried counting all the times I thought about going to check it. I lost count pretty quickly. It was actually amazing to witness my mind. A moment of nothing going on? I should check my phone. My kids want to do something that doesn’t really excite me? I should check my phone. Need a distraction but can’t use my phone? I should get a snack. I have to go to the bathroom? Where’s my phone? 30 seconds to myself while Carrie and the kids are on the deck? You guessed it, I thought about my phone. “Oh my gosh. I have a great idea for a post. It’s going to be about what life is like without my phone. If only I had my phone to dictate it.” “Will I be able to remember this post later?” “Maybe I should turn my phone back on.” “Just for long enough to dictate this post.” Spoiler alert - this is the post - and I did indeed remember it 8 hours later. At one point, the kids wanted to listen to music. I told him my phone was off because daddy wanted to be present with them. Luna, my two-year-old, brought my phone over from the counter, handed it to me, and said here you go daddy. Neither of them truly understood. “Just turn your phone on dada” Yet, both of them are always telling me to get off my phone. At this point, you may be nodding your head thinking, “this sounds like my life.” Or, you may be thinking, “Greg clearly has a technology addiction.” Maybe it’s a combo of both. I fully admit that I am addicted to technology. I have been for decades. Web design has been my passion for 25 years. I have multiple online businesses. As a photographer and storyteller, everything I do involves a screen. »»» CONTINUED IN COMMENTS

I turned my phone off for 8 hours yesterday.

It felt like 8 years.

In the middle of the day, I decided I wanted no distractions.

Just quality time with my family.

With the exception of an off the grid camping trip in June, I don’t know the last day that I’ve had my phone off for that long.

In the beginning, I tried counting all the times I thought about going to check it.

I lost count pretty quickly.

It was actually amazing to witness my mind.

A moment of nothing going on?

I should check my phone.

My kids want to do something that doesn’t really excite me?

I should check my phone.

Need a distraction but can’t use my phone?

I should get a snack.

I have to go to the bathroom?

Where’s my phone?

30 seconds to myself while Carrie and the kids are on the deck?

You guessed it, I thought about my phone.

“Oh my gosh. I have a great idea for a post. It’s going to be about what life is like without my phone. If only I had my phone to dictate it.”

“Will I be able to remember this post later?”

“Maybe I should turn my phone back on.”

“Just for long enough to dictate this post.”

Spoiler alert - this is the post - and I did indeed remember it 8 hours later.

At one point, the kids wanted to listen to music.

I told him my phone was off because daddy wanted to be present with them.

Luna, my two-year-old, brought my phone over from the counter, handed it to me, and said here you go daddy.

Neither of them truly understood.

“Just turn your phone on dada”

Yet, both of them are always telling me to get off my phone.

At this point, you may be nodding your head thinking, “this sounds like my life.”

Or, you may be thinking, “Greg clearly has a technology addiction.”

Maybe it’s a combo of both.

I fully admit that I am addicted to technology.

I have been for decades.

Web design has been my passion for 25 years.

I have multiple online businesses.

As a photographer and storyteller, everything I do involves a screen.

»»» CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ...

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𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 🚒 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Be honest - Are you excited about looking at random photos of a fire truck in a playground? Odds are, you wouldn’t care enough to look at a single one. But, what if I presented a series? A collection of photos of the details and the fun. Something to draw you in and make you experience it with me. Maybe you would look at it … What if I also told the story? Described the way the sun glistened off the recently painted red engine. Told you how my ass burned like a blazing fire when I sat down on the metal seat in a sunny 95 degree day. Mentioned the sounds of children laughing and playing all around … A joyful symphony of “look at me” wee tag you’re it Ready or not here I come Broken up by the occasional scream of “that’s my toy.” Or, “ouch! Waah. Where’s my mommy/daddy?” Meanwhile, the smell of lighter fluid, charcoal, and cooking meat wafts past your nose like a Fourth of July weekend bbq. It’s a very happy day at the playground. But, are you interested? Or, are you still needing something else to get excited about a random firetruck in a playground? What if I went into the history? ** Spoiler alert, I Googled the firetruck and couldn’t find anything other than the fact that it’s from the 1930s. But, can you imagine it racing down a city street? Spinning around corners with the firemen hanging on to the sides, ready to jump out and douse a raging blaze. The siren echoing through the air ... 🚨 “weee, wooo, weee, wooo, weee, wooo.” The spray of hot steam and ash as the water hits the fire and saves the day. Yay for the firemen and firewomen. Yay for life. Yay for photography and storytelling. Yay for parks that have fun things for my kids to do so I can take a few minutes to get creative. So what do you think? Are you excited about these firetrucks yet?

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 🚒 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Be honest - Are you excited about looking at random photos of a fire truck in a playground?

Odds are, you wouldn’t care enough to look at a single one.

But, what if I presented a series?

A collection of photos of the details and the fun.

Something to draw you in and make you experience it with me.

Maybe you would look at it …

What if I also told the story?

Described the way the sun glistened off the recently painted red engine.

Told you how my ass burned like a blazing fire when I sat down on the metal seat in a sunny 95 degree day.

Mentioned the sounds of children laughing and playing all around …

A joyful symphony of “look at me”

wee
tag
you’re it
Ready or not
here I come

Broken up by the occasional scream of “that’s my toy.” Or, “ouch! Waah. Where’s my mommy/daddy?”

Meanwhile, the smell of lighter fluid, charcoal, and cooking meat wafts past your nose like a Fourth of July weekend bbq.

It’s a very happy day at the playground.

But, are you interested?

Or, are you still needing something else to get excited about a random firetruck in a playground?

What if I went into the history?

** Spoiler alert, I Googled the firetruck and couldn’t find anything other than the fact that it’s from the 1930s.

But, can you imagine it racing down a city street?

Spinning around corners with the firemen hanging on to the sides, ready to jump out and douse a raging blaze.

The siren echoing through the air ...

🚨 “weee, wooo, weee, wooo, weee, wooo.”

The spray of hot steam and ash as the water hits the fire and saves the day.

Yay for the firemen and firewomen.

Yay for life.

Yay for photography and storytelling.

Yay for parks that have fun things for my kids to do so I can take a few minutes to get creative.

So what do you think?

Are you excited about these firetrucks yet? ...

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