Today was National Tell a Story Day. I came across this holiday last year on a website that lists all the interesting and quirky celebrations associated with each calendar day. Last year I told a strange story about getting lost in a church basement, in the dark. (You can read that story HERE)
This year I intended to tell a hilarious and rather embarrassing story on myself, about an incident that happened to me earlier in the week. However, thankfully, I don’t have a single photo to accompany that story. I’ll save that tale for a future post…or bury it in my subconscious.
Thinking about my lack of photos brought to mind the old adage…“A picture is worth 1000 words”…and an idea was born. I asked Facebook friends who wanted to play to start with their last photo in their phones, count back 25 pics, and post that snapshot with an explanation. I let their photos tell stories, for Tell a Story Day. And rather than one story, I get to share twelve, in candid photos.
“My most favorite chef in the world” 😉 Debbie
“My grandson Jaxon not sure if it was okay to start eating his birthday cupcakes” 😂 Kim
“Here ya go Cindy #25” Jerri
“Found this while looking for my wedding boots” Dallas
“This was taken on Easter morning, I was trying to be clever, my dog’s name is Lily, get it?” Andy
“My friend Kaylee and I at Third Thursday downtown .” Robert
“Paper purses that I make!” Sheila
“The cup I would love to have and I saved the picture. My grandkids call me ‘The Bird Lady’. Best part is they are appreciating birds and can identify quite a few or else they look them up to see what they are!!” Rebecca
“Ok, so not surprised it’s a Younique graphic of our ahhhmazing foundation. Because I sell it and work from my phone!” 😍 Pam
“We were laughing about Lincoln (1) wearing his sister’s tiara and carrying a fairy wand when just a few minutes later, Papa starts with this! lol” Marijo
“Working in the garden!” Cindy
“Sweet potato stuffed with stir fried red cabbage, onion, and garlic. My first meal Monday after a week of juicing! Bliss!!” Me
I appreciate everyone who played along. These pictures represent 12,000 words! And more than that, they represent 12 unique lives, all telling unique stories, which seems to be a very appropriate way to celebrate National Tell a Story Day!