Now, at age 27, I am realizing just how awesome my older brother, Tom, is. Sure, he has had his moments in the past. He was the definition of computer nerd back before being one was even remotely cool. He went to prom in drag and defiled that sacred ceremony of the jocks and yuppie spawn. He even had the kindness and compassion to spare human-kind despite direct orders from his spiritual father (Satan). He wore all black, including a black trench-coat, before the “trench-coat mafia” was overrun by whining, pre-emo crybabies. He also started two companies, giving the man a big ‘up yours’ by not wasting his supreme computer talents in working for someone else’s profit. All of these things are enough to make him a hero.
However, only now, after witnessing him grace the stage with such presence and control in the latest performance of the Portland Actors Conservatory, have I fully realized my deep admiration for my elder bro. As the lead in “The Hiding Place”, my bro, Tom, made me proud to share with him a common name. Just seeing him in his element, a place where others could also be captivated by his genius and grace, moved me deeply.
Thanks bro. Thanks for being you.
(PS-The pic is not from “The Hiding Place.” It is of Tom being a clown during a showcase.)
This time, I have a site that is pure awesome. Much to my friends’ and wife’s chagrin, I have been spending hours looking up fonts on this site and drooling over the most yummy ones. Many are absolutely free. Practically all are downloadable. If you are a font nerd like me, you won’t be disappointed. In fact, I have now pitched an ad concept based entirely on type, inspired by the gems found on this site. Check out Walk Around the Block and Engravers Initials. Radicool.
Found some neat free downloadable fonts. I was able to get some of them to work but others may need a sign up or a fee. Still, if you have the urge to check these out, and you are a complete geek like myself, you might find some of these up your alley.
