Category Archives: Musings

Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Brock Shelley

   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

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Brock Shelley

   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

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Brock Shelley

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.

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Brock Shelley

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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