The New Wild West
Stock Photo Stories
Bethany Bison knows the sting of loneliness. Although she travels with the female herd, she is often alone. It’s envy. Pure and simple. She knows it. The other Bison envy her magnificent horns and wind-swept mane. But what can she do? Is it her fault she is so photogenic?
Ten years ago, Bethany didn’t even know what Instagram was. Now, she is sought after by photographers from around the world. She has appeared on Instagram, Facebook, Unsplash, Pixabay, Pexels, and 500px. She is a superbison.
But not by choice. Sometimes she wishes she was a goat. No one puts goat photos in their portfolio.
The worst part is that she knows she will likely end up as an image for one of Mark Starlin’s Hollister Bootstone stories. Oh, the humanity!
For now, all she can do is butt heads with the other bison and hope this social media thing is just a fad.
Stock Photo Stories give you the real stories behind the photos—that I might have made up.
From The Archive
Going Green
I did some research online and decided to “go green.”
I feel good about the decision, except I’m getting a little tired of kids asking for my autograph.
I usually say, “Hulk no write.” And walk away.
This story originally appeared in Monday Morning Mark Issue 2 on September 07, 2020.
Happy Monday. Thanks for reading and responding. You make it fun.
Mark
In my opinion, being on a Hollister Bootstone story is the ultimate bison achievement. 🤣
I think social media has made us lazy and less social. And addicts. Followers are not the same as real life friends. We need in person connections with people, not just online. In my opinion. 🤓
My local telecom provider once did a whole series of commercials with bison as the protagonists- Bethany would have really fit in.