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Books That Brock Read
Books That Brock Read
The Diary of a Teenage Girl: An Account in Words and Picturesby Phoebe GloecknerRule of the Boneby Russell BanksLives We Carry with Us: Profiles of Moral Courageby Robert ColesBrooklyn, Burningby Steve BrezenoffHow Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyondby John Powell
Category Archives: Musings
Father’s Day
My kids are still young enough that when I reach out my hand they’ll grab it. That won’t always be the case. Someday I’ll be uncool. Someday I’ll be embarrassing and unfair. I’ll be screamed at and lied to. … Continue reading
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The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
For the past 5 years I’ve had the thrill of being an affiliate director of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the longest and largest running program for creative teenagers. Tonight was the national ceremony held at Carnegie Hall. … Continue reading
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The happiest place on Earth
Disney might be a tourist trap and maybe the crown jewel of commercialism, but it’s also a cynic’s worst nightmare. It’s hard to be anything but happy when you’re here.
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My namesake is no more.
I was named after a character on a soap opera, Brock Reynolds from The Young and the Restless. It was deemed to be a suitable name for a baby boy since the character was a minister and, as explained to … Continue reading
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