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Less Is More... Unless You Already Promised... A Lot... ðŸĪ”  

Paulxx001 66M
8702 posts
9/19/2019 12:21 pm

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Less Is More... Unless You Already Promised... A Lot... ðŸĪ”

The other night, I parked my car (in the garage), opened the door and walked right into, a huge - spider web. It's gluey fuzziness, stuck to my nose... and face. Y'all know what that feels like, right?

After my initial - "Ughhh !" and some wild flailing of the arms - there was this ; "What the fuck !" moment. I mean, seriously. I'd gone through that same web, three or four times, in the previous two weeks. I'd had enough! Rather than accept, this behaviour any longer, I searched out the culprit and squished him. It was quick... and painless. If his web had been smaller, he'd never have perished. 'Less is more' - is a lesson, THAT little guy, would never acquire. And it's a notion, some of us... are still learning.

For those who don't know ; 'Less is more' , is the belief that - simplicity and clarity, lead to better design. It's often described as 'minimalism'. It refers to anything, that is spare or stripped to its essentials. Sorta... like a one word blog or... the middle finger, in the midst of a conversation. Ya don't need much - to understand the person's thoughts.

I used to make my point (in a conversation), three times, thinking three - was about the right amount of times, to be understood. I used to write, 'drag on' sentences, that would go on forever. I used to... ugh, never mind. You get my point.

Yep. I don't have much else to add. Less is more ... is a principal that works, in just about any scenario of life ; music, art, architecture, every day conversations. Everything!

Except of course... when you've promised her seven and a quarter... and you're delivering, four and a half. Hmmm... Yep.. that might be, a bad thing.

What do you think? Does LESS .... do MORE ... for you, in all aspects of your life? ðŸĪ”

. ..


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 12:21 pm

It was poet, Robert Browning, in an 1855 poem titled - Andrea del Sarto who first used the phrase.
..............
Who strive - you don't know how the others strive
To paint a little thing like that you smeared
Carelessly passing with your robes afloat,-
Yet do much less, so much less, Someone says,
(I know his name, no matter) - so much less!
Well, less is more, Lucrezia.

..............

Yes... That's the poem. I don't really know, what he's talking about. Less is more... I guess. ðŸĪ”


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 12:22 pm

The phrase is often associated with the architect and furniture designer Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe (1886-1969), one of the founders of modern architecture and a proponent of simplicity of style. He first used the phrase in 1947.

If his designs for tower blocks are anything to go by, he certainly lived up to his words.


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
9/19/2019 12:32 pm

I agree less is totally more, a little mystery is a wonderful thing. I hope your enjoying a terrific Thursday..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
9/19/2019 12:52 pm

Less is more when it comes to b.s., debates and waiting in line but not when it comes to pleasure and fulfillment.


HermanG67 56M
8464 posts
9/19/2019 1:03 pm

K.I.S.S.


bbuckwwheat 65M
6265 posts
9/19/2019 1:28 pm

And makeup.

To quote CS Lewis:

Woman, amore gifted sculpture far
Has chiseled those curves you smear and mar.
God has done more than lipstick can
To justify your lips to man.

Private mailbox at my blog bbuckwwheat
Fayette, Iowa


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
9/19/2019 2:04 pm

I had a college professor who insisted that our papers be one page, double spaced. More than that and he'd knock down our grade.

This was in business school and his point was that in business, one should be able to communicate briefly and clearly to be successful.

I did well in the class but these days I probably blather on a bit too much in my blog!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 2:37 pm

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    I agree less is totally more, a little mystery is a wonderful thing. I hope your enjoying a terrific Thursday..
Sure... mystery is good. Who doesn't like mystery? 👌😊👍
Someone else here brought up a good point. What about makeup? ðŸĪ”


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 2:39 pm

    Quoting  :

Drama.. that's a great one. It's whatever you want it to be.
Someone here suggested makeup 💄...? ðŸĪ”


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 2:42 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    Less is more when it comes to b.s., debates and waiting in line but not when it comes to pleasure and fulfillment.
That makes sense.
After a certain point at the buffet table... I've had enough sushi ðŸĨ Ya know what I mean? ðŸĪ”


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 2:43 pm

Yep. Good one. I try and use that one, all the time! 👍
And it works! 👌


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 2:45 pm

    Quoting mamacita38dd:
    Promising her seven and giving her four is just wrong... LOL! I guess it all depends on the situation if less is more ðŸĪ·â€â™€ïļ
That is wrong... lol 😂
But you're right... it DOES depend on the situation. Less ice in the drink? ðŸĪ” Less makeup... like someone here suggested?


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 2:47 pm

    Quoting bbuckwwheat:
    And makeup.

    To quote CS Lewis:

    Woman, amore gifted sculpture far
    Has chiseled those curves you smear and mar.
    God has done more than lipstick can
    To justify your lips to man.
Makeup 💄 is a perfect example. True.
How many times have I looked at a beautiful woman and thought, Damn... If she'd only wear less. 😊
Yep. That's a great one. 👍


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 2:49 pm

    Quoting smartasswoman:
    I had a college professor who insisted that our papers be one page, double spaced. More than that and he'd knock down our grade.

    This was in business school and his point was that in business, one should be able to communicate briefly and clearly to be successful.

    I did well in the class but these days I probably blather on a bit too much in my blog!
Wow. What a great exercise. I learned my lessons out there in the field and... hey... You get to good at it in a real hurry.
Less makeup 💄... I like that one.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 2:50 pm

    Quoting  :

Hey... If you can pull it off... go for it! 👍 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 4:41 pm

    Quoting  :

That is funny! I laughed... 😊 👍
Good one.
Less is always more. 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 4:48 pm

    Quoting  :

Yeah... Spiders... 🐙
Remeber Harry Potter and those thousands of spiders that came charging out of the cave, after them. ðŸ˜Ū


mc_justmc 63M

9/19/2019 5:28 pm

Even though I have acquired a lot of crap over the years, I still consider myself a minimalist. And I prefer smaller breasts on women but it's not a deciding factor.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 7:19 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    Even though I have acquired a lot of crap over the years, I still consider myself a minimalist. And I prefer smaller breasts on women but it's not a deciding factor.
So do I. Yep. I agree.
There are advantages to offering... multiple choices here. Glad to see that you picked one.
So? Anything else happening? ðŸĪ”
One of my daughters is working at the bar tonight. Huge party. I'm thinking of crashing it.... Still debating...


Livin_my_Life14 53F

9/19/2019 8:11 pm

First of all, the spider web- OMG. I’d be screamingðŸ˜ą

Less is more- the less clothes you are wearing the more you get. It’s like a secret code between lovers- 👊🏞


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/19/2019 9:04 pm

    Quoting Livin_my_Life14:
    First of all, the spider web- OMG. I’d be screamingðŸ˜ą

    Less is more- the less clothes you are wearing the more you get. It’s like a secret code between lovers- 👊🏞
Yes... I fricken HATE spiders...
LOL... you're soooo funny... 😊 👍
Does that tip... work for men, as well? ðŸĪ”
You ladies, are just so lucky, it's so easy for you! 👍 😊 ðŸ”Ĩ 🍀


scoupe42 60M

9/20/2019 6:57 am

Hmm, that a good question! Depends on the situation. if you want opinion on anything! Contact Heathen_G, he's the man when it comes to feedback!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/20/2019 7:32 am

    Quoting  :

True... it does depend on one's mood...
But when it comes to clothes? ðŸĪ” lol Yes... less is more... lol 😂 ðŸ˜Ū 👍 ðŸ”Ĩ


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/20/2019 7:39 am

    Quoting  :

lol... I wish that I could take the credit. It really works all over the place, right?
More or less... ðŸĪ”


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/20/2019 8:29 am

    Quoting  :

Yeah... tell me about it. Me too...
Hey... best of luck. Those are huge steps! 👍


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/20/2019 8:35 am

    Quoting scoupe42:
    Hmm, that a good question! Depends on the situation. if you want opinion on anything! Contact Heathen_G, he's the man when it comes to feedback!
lol... That's funny.
Yeah... Well, I guess if it works for you... do it! 👍


backpocket13 50M
9007 posts
9/20/2019 3:10 pm

Hey Paul,
.........For me Personally it depends on the chemicals,............
Sinfully Yours, backpocket13


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/20/2019 3:28 pm

    Quoting backpocket13:
    Hey Paul,
    .........For me Personally it depends on the chemicals,............
    Sinfully Yours, backpocket13
True... Great safety tip! 👍 😊


yesmamallthetime 56F  
11278 posts
9/20/2019 11:16 pm

I guess there might be too much of a good thing. But I have yet to have too much sex so... As to spiders. Yikes. I hate those things. I have a scar from a brown recluse spider bite.

Independently Romantic Sounds Better Than Lonely


yesmamallthetime 56F  
11278 posts
9/20/2019 11:17 pm

    Quoting scoupe42:
    Hmm, that a good question! Depends on the situation. if you want opinion on anything! Contact Heathen_G, he's the man when it comes to feedback!
This had me laughing big time! Good one Scoupe!

Independently Romantic Sounds Better Than Lonely


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/21/2019 12:09 am

    Quoting yesmamallthetime:
    I guess there might be too much of a good thing. But I have yet to have too much sex so... As to spiders. Yikes. I hate those things. I have a scar from a brown recluse spider bite.
Too much sex? lol... Yep... That's not gonna happen.
Now about that spider... I had to google THAT. Wow! That's serious! Who knew? ðŸĪ”
Yep... I really hate spiders...
YOU... must REALLY.... hate them! 👍 Eeee... I'm getting creeped out, just thinking about it. ðŸĪ”


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/21/2019 12:11 am

It had me laughing as well!
Sort of... 😊
Parhaps.. he should read this blog? ðŸĪ” ðŸ˜ķ


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/21/2019 9:16 am

    Quoting  :

Wow...! That's a great lesson you took with you.
And you took what was MOST important! 👍
I'd have been looking around for that souvenir from Niagara Falls...
or not...


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/24/2019 10:29 am

    Quoting  :

Lol... You're cute! 👍 😘
True... it's not a universal rule... and if it works for you... Kool! 👍
I do use it when I write.. especially in business documents.
Works in music and cooking as well... For me anyway.. ðŸŽķ


SeaGirlFL 60F
9220 posts
9/26/2019 4:40 pm

Less is more. For the most part, yep, that is true.

If he knows what he's doing with it, then that is more important than how much of it he has...

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." – Mark Black


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
9/26/2019 5:22 pm

    Quoting SeaGirlFL:
    Less is more. For the most part, yep, that is true.

    If he knows what he's doing with it, then that is more important than how much of it he has...
Ahh... true... 😊
Less is more... is probably something you subscribe to when you do your pottery.. no? ðŸĪ” Hey... be good! ðŸ”Ĩ


1seeking1 58F
3767 posts
10/1/2019 2:11 pm

I mostly agree with less is more, unless it is...


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/1/2019 3:58 pm

    Quoting 1seeking1:
    I mostly agree with less is more, unless it is...
Yep... lol... I hear you! 👍


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