That bored looking chap to the left? Yep. That’s me. Scary, I know.
I’m a middle-aged, balding, big-eared, unibrow-sportin’ monstrosity with a gentle heart.
Think Shrek . . .
. . . minus the green epidermis.
I’ve been married a few years shy of half my life to a beautiful girl from the Northland. She’s so gorgeous that, using mostly her genes, we managed to create four equally beautiful offspring.
We make our home in the NE corner of the Midwest state of Indiana.
I’m currently an employee at a manufacturing facility making control boards for HVAC units laid off. Yipee! Somewhat against my will (to say the least) I left a career in radio several years ago when the station I worked for was sold. I served as operations manager, music & production director, and morning show host for about eight years. Growing up, Casey Kasem was my hero; I never missed an American Top 40 Countdown, and decided early in life that I wanted to “do” radio. My years in radio were fun, and perhaps I’ll return to the airwaves in the future.
I attend classes at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) where I’m working toward a double degree in English/Creative Writing and Philosophy. I love to learn and strive to expose myself to new things. During a rut phase of my life, a friend suggested I go back to school to finish my degree. Not a day goes by that I’m not grateful for the push. My kids are seeing that learning isn’t just something you do when you’re young.
A few faves, off the top of my head. . .
Music: Dream Theater, King’s X, Queensryche, The Choir, and Dave Matthews Band.
Books: Life of Pi (Yann Martel) and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay (Michael Chabon).
Movies: Whale Rider, Field of Dreams, Babel, Donnie Darko, and Once (Who knew!!!).
Minutia: Playing Dungeons & Dragons, reading before bedtime, vanilla coffee (cream & sugar), Guitar Hero with the kids, Camel Turkish Silver.
Well, that’s about enough for now. You’ll figure out more as you read my posts and we engage in conversation. Enjoy the blog and thanks for visiting.
Brian
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February 28, 2008 at 9:45 am
AliceIvy
hey bored n scary! btw – that unibrow devil look ya got goin on is your legendary trademark since bs university, I think.
I invited blizzmn to join. I know he’s deeper than he lets on because he’s an Aquarius. lol. an us watersigns? .. ya know we go with the flow really well .. but we are deep deep complicated oceans.
February 28, 2008 at 9:47 am
tysdaddy
“deep complicated oceans” You, Ivy, in a nutshell . . .
Love ya,
Brian
February 28, 2008 at 9:48 am
AliceIvy
oh man! what you wrote just reminds me .. did you ever read Servant of the Bones? That was awesome! you might enjoy that one. That and I have to say .. The Da Vinci Code .. two of my favs.
February 28, 2008 at 9:51 am
AliceIvy
yup. that’s me .. one big deep ocean of philosophic methodological neuroticism waiting to be unleashed on the unsuspecting blog architect.
February 28, 2008 at 9:59 am
tysdaddy
We’ll get you up and blogging before you know it. Like you need something else to do!!!
March 17, 2008 at 5:04 am
bardcan
Thanks so much for your comment on my blog. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Bard
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March 17, 2008 at 7:51 am
bardcan
hi, i’ve revamped my post
http://bardcan.wordpress.com/
enjoy
March 20, 2008 at 11:49 am
suburbanlife
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving the generous comment. I say, all power to you to go back to school with a family in tow. They’ll enjoy the ride along with you. It’s quite curious that i, too, am about to embark on late-in-life studies in creative writing and philosophy at the ripe young age of 62. Life is too damn short to do all of what one wishes to experience. Glad to meet a fellow traveller. Love your blog! G
March 20, 2008 at 5:46 pm
ybonesy
Hey, it’s fun to see a photo. I had come to picture you more like your avatar, and while I do see some similiarities (eyebrows, balding — although in your photo, that’s not evident), you look pretty different from the guy in the little box. (Same goes for me, btw — HA!)
March 20, 2008 at 9:52 pm
tysdaddy
I could never grow a mustache, especially one that formidable. He is, however, an erudite-looking chap, something I try to be on my good days.
March 26, 2008 at 9:28 am
nate
‘The Life of Pi,’ one of my favorites. I haven’t come a cross too many folks who have read it.
March 26, 2008 at 12:47 pm
tysdaddy
I read it when it first came out and about once a year since. I love the illustrated version that was released a few months back. I plan to blog about it one day . . .
Thanks for checking in. I appreciate your visits.
Brian
March 28, 2008 at 11:18 am
breadandsham
I’m thrilled that The Choir made your list of music and “Once” made your list of movies. I’m an instant fan!
April 22, 2008 at 11:15 am
blandable
Hi fella, how’s things?
Thanks for the comments, tres generous of you. I’m far too cynical to believe I’m ever going to be a famous writer, but that doesn’t stop me from pouring my heart out on the page and in electronic communities. Got to express it somewhere, right?
My political views? Hmmm, I can tell you who I favor in England, but not the US…I’m undecided and as the campaign progresses I become more worried for this beautiful country – tot he point it is hard to blog about it anymore. I hope whoever comes to power tries to bridge the gap with Europe, Americans are misrepresented and have so much to offer the world, it’s just not fair.
April 23, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Corina
I like that you are aware that you being in school is a wonderful model for your kids. Learning doesn’t stop when you’re 18 or 22. It goes on and on, for all our life. Or at least it should.
I loved listening to American Top 40 with Casey Kasem, too. My kids grew up with that music. We used to listen to it together each week. That and the Sunday Breakfast With the Beatles radio show.
April 26, 2008 at 11:08 am
Michal
Thanks for finding me and bring me back to your site. I have already bookmarked it and plan to return over and over to read your unique insights and thoughts. It is very clear, you are a caring, committed father to your kids. They are very lucky.
talk to you soon.
Michael
June 6, 2008 at 12:31 pm
bluegerbil22
I don’t think you’re freaky lookin’. And i’m not saying that just because you’re my dad.
Bluegerbil22
September 7, 2008 at 8:42 pm
bejewell
Good for you, going back to school – I did that, too, and it was the most rewarding experience of my life. It’s very satisfying to walk across that stage after the age of 30, with your friends and famil there. MUCH better than the 22-year-old version of graduation.
And I agree with bluegirbil up there. Not freaky lookin’ at all. Smart girl.
September 30, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Csquaredplus3
I was born in Fort Wayne, but spent most of my childhood in Winchester. I also have a cousin Eddie, who I actually have called “Cousin Eddie” since I was a child. He lives in Indianapolis now. I commented earlier on Becky’s guest post. I’m Chris, writing from a little town in Utah – nice to meet you Brian. I’ll return!
March 20, 2009 at 11:00 am
eRiC
Yes Brian,
(Just getting back in town from visiting my nephews…was without computer access for a couple days.)
I’m the same guy who wrote the DeadPrez book… I actually didn’t know it was priced yet….but thanks for informing me of the price point. (Of course, I think it’s worth every penny…but I’ll be in talks with my publisher.)
Sure, we can talk about the book at your leisure. My e-mail address is durhameric@yahoo.com. Or you can talk to me through the blogspot that I’ll be using with more frequency. (www.ghettogeekin.blogspot.com). I was thinking of shutting down the blog you reached me….but now I see someone reads it.
But, please, let me know what’s on your mind….
E
March 23, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Rob O.
Hey Brian,
I tagged ya on the “7 Things” meme response that I posted last night but then I couldn’t find your email address to let you know. (Tip: Add a “Contact Me” link somewhere handy!)
7 Things That May or May Not Be of Interest
Rob
May 8, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Jose Luis
Nice blog, Brian,
I’m disseminating this warm interview with Natalie Goldberg and I thought it could be interesting… ; )
http://www.futureprimitive.org/interviews/156
Ah! There’s another intersting gaialogue with the poet Miriam Sagan…
http://www.futureprimitive.org/interviews/120
warm greetings
JL
September 11, 2009 at 12:40 pm
HazelNut
Thanks for the nice comment on my baby blog! Good luck with everything!
Also, your blog is very interesting. You have a lot to say and it’s all different. In a good way.
September 11, 2009 at 12:43 pm
HazelNut
I don’t know if my last post worked in regards to the link in my site. So I’m posting again to say extra-great job. And the pictures of your kids in the rural area were so cute! They remind me of going to my dad’s hometown in central Kansas.
September 22, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Miranda
Thanks for stopping by and giving time and comments to a baby in the blogging world! Its very motivating to read comments and peoples thoughts and reactions to my so-called “writing.”
I’m technologically challenged so I’m not real sure how to “follow” your blog…which I really want to. Help please!!
October 26, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Chris Dornan
Hi Tisdaddy–it’s Chris from senseorsensibility.com. Your feed is in my reader. It took me ages to remember to check out the link on the comment you left on my blog–doh.
I like your style.