A blog by Aidan Hennebry; the man, not the brand. Personal reflections on being a husband, fatherhood, old movies, photography, screenwriting, typewriters, theology, making music, life, travelling, and creativity.
Tom Hanks—Yes, Tom Hanks!—Wrote Me a Letter
Typewriter extraordinaire Tom Hanks (you might know him as an actor, but he is also an accomplished writer) wrote me a letter. How the heck can that be true?! Read the story (and the letter).
The Hennebry Typewriter Collection
You could argue 8 typewriters is 7 too many, but I’d beg to differ. Take a walk with me through my collection and learn a little bit about why I own each machine I do.
Las Vegas Trips Photos
Two trips to Vegas in a month = two times the amount of photos. Catch up on some of the sights from back to back trips I did in the Winter of ‘23
What You Need to Know About Jesus (Especially If You’re Not a Believer)
If you’re not a Christian, there are a few important things I think you find out. I’m telling you: it could absolutely change your life.
Our Miami Beach / Cruise Vacation Photos
We went on a vacation without the kids! It was a ton of fun. Enjoy scrolling through our top photos from the trip.
10 of Our Favourite Things About Living in St. Thomas (So Far)
We love St. Thomas! For many reasons we expected, and a bunch we didn’t. Read about why we’re so grateful for our new home.
Document Your Mundane Life
Photography wasn’t my first love, but it is my forever love. Learn why I think every person in the world should pick up a camera (or their cell phone) and intentionally document their life—the exciting and the mundane.
The Magic of Black & White Photography
I’ve fallen in love with black and white photography and I don’t know when I’ll ever come back. Read about the journey & why you should consider taking it.
Mastering Conversations With Complete Strangers
What used to make me feel sick to my stomach now is something I’m pretty good at: striking up conversation with complete strangers. Truth is: it’s not that hard. Here’s how to do it.
Farewell, Hamilton
We documented our final weeks in Hamilton in the form of this little film. Watch it, and read on for a behind the scenes on the creative decision-making that took place.
Foundations of a Strong Marriage
We are blessed to say we have a pretty great marriage. It’s taken a lot of work. Here are what we believe to be the most foundational aspects of building a strong marriage for yourself.
Why I Love Being a Dad (and Why, If You’re a Man, You Should Have Kids)
Being a father is the second most meaningful calling of my life (next to being a husband). Plenty of men won’t ever step up to the plate, and I think that’s a shame. Here’s why I think you ought to do it (and why I love it).
Why We’re Moving to St. Thomas, ON
You might’ve heard that we’re moving out of Hamilton. Here’s a much more detailed look at the reasons that led us to this life-changing decision.
You’re Only As Good As What You Accomplish
Today’s society de-emphasizes the physical over the psychological (and certainly the emotional). I challenge that in a rambling blog about the importance of what we manage to accomplish.
Ranked: Top 5 Premium Fidget Spinners
I bought 5 of the most high-end metal fidget spinners you can find online. I haven’t found anyone that pitted them against each other, so I thought it would be fun to do that here. What’s the #1 fidget spinner? Read to find out!
When to Quit & When to Persevere
Two paradoxical truths about me: I frequently quit, and I frequently persevere. How do you know when to do which? I explore some previous experiences and attempt a framework for discerning.
My Day-by-Day Thoughts When Writing a Screenplay
Writing a screenplay is a mental rollercoaster where one minute you love your script, and the next you hate it. Here, I take you through my recent journey with writing a script and give you my tips on doing it yourself.
The Discipline of Daily Writing
If you’re digging for buried treasure and find a gold coin, do you call it a day, or do you excavate the entire square mile for all the gold there is? That’s why I’m writing something of substance every day in 2022.
We Painted a Giant Mural on a Pizza Restaurant
My dad and I took on painting the logo + a giant mural on the side of his restaurant. Read the story of how it all went down, a breakdown on our cost of materials, and tips for your own mural.
How to Argue & Apologize Like an Adult
Conflict is absolutely unavoidable in life. The sooner you learn how to do it in a mature way, the better your life will be. Here, I’ll walk you through everything I’ve learned about arguing & apologizing like an adult