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Celebrating my birthday is cool, but end of the day, what’s really there? What did I actually do for such recognition besides exist? At this point in my life, recognizing my birthday is basically a celebration of my ability to keep myself alive and for remembering how to breathe. It’s different for kids who count [...]
They say friends are the family you choose, and I feel very fortunate to have ones that I can comfortably call “brothers.” I love that now when we get together I get to watch our little selves run around and play with each other, but a part of me definitely misses the frequency in which [...]
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I read to push my mind. I want my brain to think about things it wouldn’t otherwise think of. I want it to feel uncertain. I want it to question everything. For these reasons, I read fantasy. Would I be able to survive in a world ruled by the sword? Dominated by magic? Would I [...]
It was with warmth that I came into this world. Security and warmth. But wasn’t I supposed to be the protector? Wasn’t it my duty to shoulder the load against the cold? Yet, it was from this source of warmth that I drew my strength. Thus it was very early on that I knew for [...]
I wish we lived in a society that celebrated doctors, police officers, firemen, and teachers much like we do our professional athletes. Simply put – I want them on baseball cards. These men and women have ridiculously impressive stats just like athletes, but as a culture, we tend to celebrate our escapes, not our realities. We definitely value [...]
For Audrey & Matt: Live well. Laugh often. Love much. Brad the Dad can be reached at bradmarmo@gmail.com, found on: Twitter|Facebook|Pinterest
You need time apart. It’s just that simple. “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” What is the kiss of summer without knowing the bitter taste of winter? The savory experience of a well prepared filet without knowing about all the times you’ve had it otherwise? Knowing without a doubt how great of a classic song [...]
It started with the knife. It continued with another knife. Afterwards, from layers deep within, came a new beginning. A fresh start. Raw, but not alone. Seasoned and simmering; the creator of two great tastes. Awaiting what’s next. Ready for what’s next. But the outcome was always known. The outcome was always her own. Dedicated [...]
Hope. Awareness. Change. Hope is stronger than fear, a strength and resolve, worthy of tears. Hope is healing, powerful and pure, capable of anything, whether uncertain or sure. Hope for Boston, hope for humanity. Awareness is something we must own, a responsibility that’s best, silently shown. Awareness is important, a new reality, only [...]
