My wife and I took our kids to see Hamilton last night at the SHN Orpheum theater in downtown San Francisco. After listening to the soundtrack multiple times each and every day for the past month+, my daughter was beyond excited for the live event. And while my wife and I were thrilled to enjoy … Continue reading Life Lessons at Hamilton the Musical
Category: Kids
When is it okay to die?
Fair warning.....this post tackles a more intense topic than normal. Today is April 2nd, which would be my brother Rick's 46th birthday. This post is about his death. On an early morning in November of 1995, I returned to my college dorm room from Taco Bell with a sack of tacos and a pretty furious … Continue reading When is it okay to die?
A little experiment in time travel
The year is 2016. The scene: A father and his 7-8 year old daughter are riding their bikes downtown. They need to cross the street in some traffic. Daughter: "Meow, meow, meow, meow..." (apparently pretending to be a cat. Kids are so frickin adorable aren't they? You just want to squeeze them until they can't … Continue reading A little experiment in time travel
My Christmas Failures and the 2009 Holiday Letter
I failed at a few things this Holiday season, including: Actually posting all of the historic Holiday LettersĀ before Christmas. Assembling various children's gifts without swearing or drinking. Not calling an allen wrench 'you know, that weird hex wrench thing'. Actually having the right size allen wrench. Hey Schwinn, next time don't be assholes and include … Continue reading My Christmas Failures and the 2009 Holiday Letter
Brooks Post Year Re-cap Letter – 2008
At this point we're just going to run out of time before December 25, but on the upside we haven't sent our 2013 letters yet, so get used to disappointment. For those just checking in, 2005, 2006, and 2007 are available. I am noticing the problem with putting these all together is some thematic consistency … Continue reading Brooks Post Year Re-cap Letter – 2008
Holiday Letter 2007
We've only got 9 days to get through the rest of these, so they're coming fast and furious now. If you haven't read 2005Ā or 2006, do so. Or don't. Like I care. Holiday Letter 2007 Dear Friends, Family, Loved Ones, People We Cherish, People We Donāt Mind, and Sister Penny, If there is one word … Continue reading Holiday Letter 2007
Holiday Letter 2006 – The one where I call Erin fat…
For those of you who didn't get the back story, read the origin tale here. Without wasting more of your precious eyeball energy, here is the 2006 letter. It is unedited, which is to my shame. It is also inclusive of the phrase 'puppy-mouse', which is to my pride. You'll have to do without the … Continue reading Holiday Letter 2006 – The one where I call Erin fat…
Holiday Letters Suck. How Ours Started.
A strange thing happens sometime between when you get married, have a kid, or turn 30. That strange thing is friends, family members, co-workers, the guy who picks up your trash and occasionally Barack Obama feel the need to send you a Holiday card. (Hereās a freebie for my more conservative friendsā¦..you can modify the … Continue reading Holiday Letters Suck. How Ours Started.
This post is to make you feel like a bad parent and through that to make myself feel like a better parent. I hope it works.
Hi. Youāll enjoy this, so please read on. Check out these pictures of a hike I took with my kids today. The only reason I am publishing them in such a public forum is my clear desire to demonstrate how amazing a parent I am, and in so doing make you feel like a lesser … Continue reading This post is to make you feel like a bad parent and through that to make myself feel like a better parent. I hope it works.
The Guilford Gobbler Gallup, Guzzle and Grunt
It was a historic if blustery and cold Thanksgiving today for the first ever Guilford Gobbler Gallup, Guzzle and Grunt charity race and after party. As a sister event to the Thimble Island TriathlonĀ Series (TITs), the Gallup saw record attendance this year. Shoreline residents have their pick of Thanksgiving Day races, including the Madison Turkey … Continue reading The Guilford Gobbler Gallup, Guzzle and Grunt
And He Says 