I interviewed an older gentleman this morning for the paper. He was delightful. During the conversation, I learned that he was good friends with my dad and my grandparents.
The morning slipped away before I realized it.
I have a deadline for this story, so I said my goodbyes and headed home to write. A few hours later, I was editing copy and choosing pictures to run with the story.
Stories like the one today is why I love the work I"m doing. Telling stories that would otherwise go untold.
This is another one I will share once it runs.
When I was looking for a photo tonight, I came across some beach flowers that I shot a few weeks ago at Tybee Island.
The morning slipped away before I realized it.
I have a deadline for this story, so I said my goodbyes and headed home to write. A few hours later, I was editing copy and choosing pictures to run with the story.
Stories like the one today is why I love the work I"m doing. Telling stories that would otherwise go untold.
This is another one I will share once it runs.
When I was looking for a photo tonight, I came across some beach flowers that I shot a few weeks ago at Tybee Island.
I firmly believe we NEED stories.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the beauty of those flowers (another need).
The best stories are often about people you pass by every day without a clue how interesting they are.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and intriguing interview with an elder. I look forward to your article. Half century ago I interviewed people from the Portuguese and Japanese settlements along the pocket in the Sacramento River. I wrote a book which was rejected Norton&Sons, but earned me 3 valuable credits from the college --which was really all I was after. I learned an awesome lot.
ReplyDeleteWe will be looking forward to the printed version from a 'Story-Teller'. I enjoy life thru the eyes and words of a good story teller. A tradition I fear is waning.
ReplyDeleteSherry & jack
You must have been tickled Pink to find out he knew your parents and grandparents and maybe he told you some stories about them you never knew. I am looking forward to your story. I also love the photo!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there were some stories of your family included that morning. That is wonderful. Great picture.
ReplyDeleteBeing a storyteller is the best part of writing for me.
ReplyDeleteEveryone has a story to tell and it's a privilege to hear them. Sometimes it's the stories that you don't hear which are the most telling.
ReplyDeleteAlphie