Platform for sharing the meaning of the everyday good in your life, your community and our world. Submit photos of your simple good at www.thesimplegood.comTumblr (3.0; @thesimplegood)http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/169b435f2188d6206143a432f101d446/tumblr_mn2l41Tpm21qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Introducing</strong><span> </span><a href="http://www.thesimplegood.com/events/view/Finding-the-Simple-Good-An-Art-Gallery-Showcase" target="_self" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.thesimplegood.com/events/view/Finding-the-Simple-Good-An-Art-Gallery-Showcase"><strong><em>Finding the Simple Good Art Gallery Showcase.</em> </strong></a><span><span><span>The Simple Good is excited to facilitate an art gallery showcase with 3rd and 4th grade students of LEARN Hunter Perkins Campus Charter School in Chicago’s South-side in effort to have students discover their own meaning of the simple good. An after school art program has met twice a week which takes students through a path of discovering different meanings of good through journaling, drawing and finally a painting which will be featured in an art showcase.<br/><br/>We would like to formally invite you to this unique event to hear first-hand the students’ stories on what inspired their simple good art pieces. The art showcase will take place on:</span></span><br/><br/><span><strong><em>Friday, May 31st @ 5pm at the <a href="http://www.learncharter.org/campuses/learn-hunter-perkins" target="_self" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.learncharter.org/campuses/learn-hunter-perkins">LEARN Hunter Perkins Campus </a>at 1700 W. 83rd Street.</em></strong></span><br/><br/><span><span>Special thanks to <a href="http://bottleandbottega.com/" target="_self" data-cke-saved-href="http://bottleandbottega.com/">@</a>bottlenbottega for sponsoring art supplies for the students to help make this event possible. <br/><br/>Please join us for a simply good night. </span></span></span></p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/50906817356http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/50906817356Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:57 -0500arteducationcommunityyouthgoodthesimplegodpaintingshowcasechicago<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/07ef16e7e56e5cc47645ab79552afb9a/tumblr_mmy7evVQvu1qjhhsgo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Do all things with love… #thesimplegood</p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/50654910338http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/50654910338Fri, 17 May 2013 10:08:55 -0500goodlovehumanitythesimplegood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/64134293e61c5ed9b773c5564ef3d25b/tumblr_mmk6ppzIqg1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stumbling Upon Dreams</p> <p><span>San Francisco, California</span></p> <p><span>I was walking down the street with a friend when I came across “Dreams” written on the side walk. It made me smile to stumble upon that word because made me remember not to forget to stumble upon my own. </span></p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/50055795635http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/50055795635Thu, 09 May 2013 20:27:25 -0500san franciscodreamsgraffitistreet arthopeart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2d96d0b0153f69ae0f373d8cda7fced3/tumblr_mmhhx9aR9H1qjhhsgo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Simple. #thesimplegood</p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/49934794179http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/49934794179Wed, 08 May 2013 09:36:45 -0500ernest hemingwaysimplehappinesslife<a href="http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/01/18005192-principal-fires-security-guards-to-hire-art-teachers-and-transforms-elementary-school">Principal fires security guards to hire art teachers — and transforms elementary school</a>: <p><blockquote class="link_og_blockquote">By Katy Tur, Correspondent, NBC News ROXBURY, Mass. </blockquote></p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/49620418195http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/49620418195Sat, 04 May 2013 15:39:31 -0500educationartelementarystudentsinspirationcommunity<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1129bd1564345f6e353eafe8b01e2172/tumblr_mlzmgkBaRP1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/141c08b01ba58bc216efc79b8c03bd2e/tumblr_mlzmgkBaRP1qjhhsgo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d858de232f09d7761200c9111a66b4a5/tumblr_mlzmgkBaRP1qjhhsgo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/86497933cbde83f6831d2424f5332a5f/tumblr_mlzmgkBaRP1qjhhsgo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d5a50942aa6fc181441eafa8ed16e34f/tumblr_mlzmgkBaRP1qjhhsgo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_517da851d6fcb0e87564800">The Simple Good is excited to faciliate an art gallery showcase with 3rd and 4th grade students of Hunter Perkins Charter School in Chicago’s Southside in effort to have students discover their own meaning of the simple good. An after schoo<span class="text_exposed_show">l art program meets twice a week which takes students through a path of discovering different menings of good through journaling, drawing and finally a painting which will be featured in an art showcase on May 31st. Special thanks to all our volunteers to help make this happen as well as Bottles & Bottega who have graciously donated paint, canvasa, and brushes to all the students.</span></div> <p><span class="userContent"></span><span class="userContentSecondary fcg"> </span></p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/49131546054http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/49131546054Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:57:56 -0500Chicagoarteducationstudentscommunitythesimplegood<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/80795b962d6a3f20345a9c45be41ccd1/tumblr_mlgxwfAsAQ1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pleasant Surprises</p> <p>Chicago, Illinois</p> <p>I woke up one morning after a long night at a work party one day. I was walking through the alley hanging my head in anguish as I made the trek back to work when I spotted this surprise on the floor. A stuffed “Heart” toy. #thesimplegood</p> <p>Participation by Jose P. </p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/48300701697http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/48300701697Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:50:39 -0500chicagolovesurprisesthesimplegood<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/025d9e409e5d12bc2bca600a27317c0c/tumblr_ml3hchHHNc1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Give. #thesimplegood</p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47701569132http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47701569132Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:24:17 -0500givinglifegenorositylove<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4e8bd1b27bc842735eea0eef325ff0e0/tumblr_mkyab4t5nK1qjhhsgo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Puppy Breath<br/>Chicago, IL</p> <p>When the world seems too big, take time to appreciate the little things for perspective.</p> <p><br/>Participation by Colin S. </p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47472231138http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47472231138Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:04:16 -0500puppieschicagoperspectivepets<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/46e83c1bb6d70f16818ca87033896dfa/tumblr_mky1076WtZ1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">The beautiful life that we live… #thesimplegood</span></span></p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47461056201http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47461056201Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:43:19 -0500beautifulgraffitilifeart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c67dedeb067315b38ff3faa9c13802b4/tumblr_mky0xpr7321qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Do Good. #thesimplegood</p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47460981466http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47460981466Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:41:49 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f5110f249c7d108a2408d2dbeaf42777/tumblr_mkqriailQs1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="userContent">Amazing adventures. </span></p> <p><span class="userContent">The Simple Good investigating the simple good within the community. </span></p> <p><span class="userContent">What does the simple good mean to you? Tell us! #chicago #sharing #community #good</span></p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47118560834http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47118560834Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:34:58 -0500goodchicagodiscussioncommunity<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/36b8f7774b738319910f5c1081cf9403/tumblr_mkqr5vGOyf1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Devils Food Cake</p> <p>Madrid, Spain </p> <p>Chocolate can bring smiles..</p> <p><br/>Participation by Tootch</p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47118109067http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/47118109067Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:27:31 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/388fad4bd418a601a3bf3841d2f8566a/tumblr_mka0r0YKLn1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Childhood Explosions</p> <p>Chicago, Illinois </p> <p>My crayon box was one of the best things I had growing up. My ongoing crayon collection ended up just being a huge explosion of colors in my room, which I loved - but my mom, not so much. :o)</p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/46343866289http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/46343866289Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:35:24 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e55a7f1f27f577103056593b551524b4/tumblr_mjwx1ei9um1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Putting Others First</p> <p>Chiang Mai, Thailand</p> <p>A young girl feeding her brother before eating herself.</p> <p>Participation by Devika R. </p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45756594516http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45756594516Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:46:26 -0500thailandfamilycommunitycaregood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/69c50c74fdfc5ad2ef02a52d85f2293c/tumblr_mjv2rzv7pN1qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Live Life</p> <p>Chicago, IL</p> <p>Awesome quote I found at the bottom of my receipt after a great night with friends</p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45674425260http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45674425260Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:55:11 -0500chicagoquotesfriendslifehappiness<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d20da9e05983f4678dc06cadbbf1deb5/tumblr_mjtoyq5NvC1qcvjc8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Waikato Night, by </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/anotherzhangteng/" id="yui_3_7_3_3_1363553911988_1221" target="_blank">Teng Zhang</a></p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://indicio.tumblr.com/post/45615803905/waikato-night-by-teng-zhang" target="_blank">indicio</a>:</p> <p>#thesimplegood #night #peace</p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45629421629http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45629421629Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:43:22 -0500peacenightthesimplegoodstars<a href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-05/business/ct-biz-0805-confidential-theaster-20120805_1_contemporary-art-documenta-armory-show">Bringing art to everyday life. #thesimplegood</a>: <p><span>“I’ve always felt like it’s important that artists be good citizens,” Gates said. “Citizenship for me includes thinking hard about the cultural life of the place that I live in. No matter what my resources have been, I’ve always tried to make culture happen.”</span></p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45079691889http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45079691889Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:26:45 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/03cf90a0a0586a0e6584960f85d34390/tumblr_mjghbh6mcv1qjhhsgo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>“All people smile in the same language… ” #thesimplegood</span></p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45037512814http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/45037512814Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:45:17 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/301be1c6df52dca1ff9aac9d409f03be/tumblr_mj1yv0GYm61qjhhsgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Live life. #thesimplegood</p>http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/44399625712http://thesimplegood.tumblr.com/post/44399625712Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:40:12 -0600