Thoughts and ideas on how to take it less seriously and enjoy the journey
I get man-shamed in my house. I know in the current political climate my suffering may not qualify for top billing on any news site, fake or not, but the struggle is real. The reason I get man-shamed is I am incompetent and prone to sudden sparks of rage. For instance, my wife bought an articulated … Continue reading Man-Shaming
Life starts so clearly. So well defined and structured. And then it's not.... The progression through early school is defined by achieving a clear set of measurable goals. You must pass each grade. You try out for the varsity sports team. You make JV. You graduate high school and one of your classmates dies that night … Continue reading Checking Every Box in Life
I was sitting outside having coffee this morning trying to come up with a series of bucket list destinations I wanted to visit and experience. I've done some amazing trips myself and recently found myself jealous of friends I know to be heading out on long adventures. I've always believed travel and experiences are where … Continue reading But amazing places was a core hope….
I know anyone living paycheck to paycheck can't possibly contemplate this, but I've always wondered, given a year off work, what I'd do with it. Besides day drink and roam about town in ripped shorts and children's sunglasses. I have a small face....leave me alone. For instance, I have a buddy right now who got … Continue reading The Perfect Year
I've got a pretty good resume going. I graduated from an Ivy League school with a degree in chemistry. And I don't mean Cornell. I trained for and finished an Ironman triathlon the week before my 40th birthday. Here I am crossing the finish line well in front of that jacked dude in the blue … Continue reading I can do anything….except
I failed at a few things this Holiday season, including: Actually posting all of the historic Holiday Letters 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
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
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 2005 or 2006, do so. Or don't. Like I care. Holiday Letter 2007 Dear Friends, Family, Loved Ones, People We Cherish, People We Don’t Mind, and Sister Penny, If there is one word … Continue reading Holiday Letter 2007
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…
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. (Here’s a freebie for my more conservative friends…..you can modify the … Continue reading Holiday Letters Suck. How Ours Started.
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