Author Archives: Brock Shelley

Yearbook Scrawlings part 4: My Purple Nose

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Brock Shelley

This is my senior picture from within my 12th grade yearbook. In my copy of this commemorative memento and every other edition I looked through, on the very tip of my nose, almost as if done on purpose, is a light … Continue reading →

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Book #6 of 2016: Reflex

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Brock Shelley

6 word reaction: an entertaining science fiction summer read

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Chef Recommends: REX app

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Brock Shelley

Some of my favorite things are not items I learned about through huge marketing campaigns or glowing reviews in publications. The stuff I tend to fall in love with usually comes from word of mouth or recommendations. That’s why I’m really … Continue reading →

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Book #5 of 2016: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Brock Shelley

6 word reaction: everything it’s cracked up to be

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Tape Deck part 5: Stolen Laughs

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Brock Shelley

I obtained this tape through theft. This comedy album from Rick Moranis & Dave Thomas, based off of characters from their time on SCTV, was owned by a guy went to church with. We would often listen to it during … Continue reading →

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Book #4 of 2016: Before I Go To Sleep

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Brock Shelley

   6 Word Reaction: Groundhog Day mixed with Gone Girl

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The Princess Bride is awful.

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Brock Shelley

I do not mean to pry, but this commenter doesn’t by any chance happen to have six fingers on his/her right hand?

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Book #3 of 2016: Sinatra: The Life

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Brock Shelley

6 Word Reaction: Frank was connected to the mob.

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Book #2 of 2016: A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Brock Shelley

6 Word Reaction: only read cliff notes in school

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Cover Songs: Halifax – Paula Abdul’s Straight Up

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Brock Shelley

In 4th grade a friend gave me a copy of Metroid for the original Nintendo in exchange for my copy of Tiger Beat Magazine with Paula Abdul on the cover. While incomprehensible in hindsight, this was a real trade and considered fair … Continue reading →

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