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Boots, Shox, Shocks and Stories
April 7th, 2026

First, let me explain this picture a little bit.
Every picture I take is designed to be interesting. They always have been. That is what photography is all about.
Why Footwear Fascinates Me
Even though I don't have many shoes, I've always been intrigued by footwear. All kinds. Some are just ugly and are designed to draw your attention to them. And some I have always found aesthetically pleasing. Like Nike Shox or boots.
This picture also tells you a little bit about Bryan's personality. Yes, my mind is a little "different." Anyone I've ever dated can tell you I like feet. I can't explain it. Always have. And they don't have to be soft and pretty. Don't be surprised if I ask your shoe size. It's a number I can memorize and I'm damn good with numbers. But not dates. It's interesting. I'll forget your birthday in a heartbeat unless I set a reminder. Lol
And I lived in Miami. Shoe size doesn't mean crap. It's just a number.
Since I've been blind, textures really spark my mind. I can't see it, but I can feel it. And often the texture you think something has, you only really feel that texture because you can see it. The texture of things comes across quite differently when you cannot. Even a smell takes on a different sensation when you can't see what is emitting the smell.
So now you know another aspect of Bryan's personality.
The People Who Actually Follow Me
Every once in a while I actually do respond to a messenger message from someone I don't know. Occasionally a name will catch my attention or where a person is from. One of the first things I bring up is being blind. You can instantly tell someone who just follows me because they thought I was "hot." Usually the conversation ends pretty quickly. And do not video chat me. I get nothing out of this.
But the people who actually do follow me can be very interesting. People who have never been through a traumatic event think I overshare. It can make you feel like quite the freak. But people who have been through something in their life, these people like to share as much as me. And at the end of the day they just want someone to listen. It's something I've come to appreciate.
People just want to feel like you are interested in them and their story.
Interesting, Claude always gets the date one day off. Even when I’ve mentioned it to it before. It’s not good with numbers… Baron Trump where’s a Size 14-15, reportedly… Feel free to share if you find this interesting…
Originally written by Bryan Scott Gruver on April 7th, 2026. Edited by Claude.