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).
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.
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.
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.
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