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Celebrating National Writers Day

on June 27, 2019 March 9, 2020 by Michael Brodkorb Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

‪Today is National Writers Day. I will never forget the moment I printed the final draft of the book I wrote with Allison Mann. It remains in a custom leather binder that I will cherish forever.

If you always wanted to write, then write. Today is the day to start.

That’s a lot of gum for summer sports

on June 25, 2019 March 9, 2020 by Michael Brodkorb Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Don’t judge me. I just happen to believe 20 packages of Big League Chew and two 53 ounce jars of gumballs is a reasonable amount of gum for the summer sports season.

Say ‘hello’ to my little friend

on June 7, 2019 March 9, 2020 by Michael Brodkorb Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Meet my little friend. A barking dog in the street was blocking the path to the pond. My little friend is now back at the pond.

Gold medal for 2019 Independent Book Publisher Award

on May 30, 2019 March 10, 2020 by Michael Brodkorb Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Behind the glass is my gold medal for being awarded a 2019 Independent Publisher Book Award in True Crime for my book The Girls Are Gone. My writing partner and I worked hard on our book and it feels good to be acknowledged with this award.

on April 2, 2019 March 6, 2020 by Michael Brodkorb Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

I had an amazing week on a much-needed vacation with my family. Every moment was special, but my favorite was swimming with Akai – a bottlenose dolphin. I need more dolphins in my life.
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A beautiful snowy day in Minnesota

on March 10, 2019 March 10, 2020 by Michael Brodkorb Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Today is a beautiful snowy day in Minnesota. Enjoy.

‘Dad, why is there a phone on the wall?’

on March 1, 2019 March 11, 2020 by Michael Brodkorb Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Seeing a function payphone triggered a number of questions by my children. They were seriously confused about the inability to send text messages and seeing a stand-alone phone that just made phone calls.

School was canceled, so we partied like the Who

on January 28, 2019 March 11, 2020 by Michael Brodkorb Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

The evidence of a late-night junk food binge to celebrate school being canceled because of the weather. We like to believe we partied like the Who.

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Michael Brodkorb is an award-winning author who has spent his professional career working in communications, journalism, politics, and public relations. He is a lifelong resident of Minnesota and lives in Eagan with his wife and children.

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It’s a beautiful night to be outside in Minnesota. I hope you’re all enjoying the weather. #TheGoodLifeInMinnesota

It’s a beautiful night to be outside in Minnesota. I hope you’re all enjoying the weather. #TheGoodLifeInMinnesota ...

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The Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle was my favorite toy as a kid. Fast forward 40 years, and I'm enjoying #FathersDay in my new shirt. Happy Father's Day!

The Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle was my favorite toy as a kid. Fast forward 40 years, and I'm enjoying #FathersDay in my new shirt. Happy Father's Day! ...

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In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the #Watergate break-in, here’s Jonathan Blake and me with G. Gordon Liddy in 2004. #Watergate50

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the #Watergate break-in, here’s Jonathan Blake and me with G. Gordon Liddy in 2004. #Watergate50 ...

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How much do I love to mow the lawn? @shopforefathers knows. I feel like a superhero in my new shirt.

How much do I love to mow the lawn? @shopforefathers knows. I feel like a superhero in my new shirt. ...

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Today was the first visit from the ice cream truck this year. We've had the same ice cream man for ten years. He always drives by our house extra slowly to give us time to get cash and run outside. Not all heroes wear capes. Summer has started!

Today was the first visit from the ice cream truck this year. We've had the same ice cream man for ten years. He always drives by our house extra slowly to give us time to get cash and run outside. Not all heroes wear capes. Summer has started! ...

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I’ve got a great ice-breaker if I ever meet @chrishemsworth; we may have rented the same vehicle in Hawaii. #didthordrivemyrental

I’ve got a great ice-breaker if I ever meet @chrishemsworth; we may have rented the same vehicle in Hawaii. #didthordrivemyrental ...

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Thank you all for the thoughtful calls, emails, texts, and messages wishing me a happy birthday. 

This was my first birthday without my dad, who passed away in May. My dad always tried to be the first person to wish me a happy birthday - even going so far as to call me the day before my birthday. 

Dad loved each of his five kids equally. But when he called me every year on my birthday, he would always share the story of how excited he was the night I was born. He had a son, and he celebrated by leaving the hospital and getting pizza!

In one of the last visits with my father before he died, he talked about the night I was born. It made him smile - it made me cry.

So on my birthday this year, I didn't get a call from my dad. I knew I wouldn't hear his voice this year. Even though I spent the days before my birthday preparing to not get his call, it was still hard.

What helped me get through the past few days was to follow pieces of the final advice I received from my dad before he died. He said it was my responsibility to live life to the fullest and keep his legacy alive - not by being sad - but by remembering the beautiful times we had together as father and son. 

He wanted me to remember him through laughter and happiness, not through tears and sadness. I'm sharing one of my favorite pictures of my dad and me. It has always made me smile.

Thank you all again for the heartfelt messages on my birthday.

Thank you all for the thoughtful calls, emails, texts, and messages wishing me a happy birthday.

This was my first birthday without my dad, who passed away in May. My dad always tried to be the first person to wish me a happy birthday - even going so far as to call me the day before my birthday.

Dad loved each of his five kids equally. But when he called me every year on my birthday, he would always share the story of how excited he was the night I was born. He had a son, and he celebrated by leaving the hospital and getting pizza!

In one of the last visits with my father before he died, he talked about the night I was born. It made him smile - it made me cry.

So on my birthday this year, I didn't get a call from my dad. I knew I wouldn't hear his voice this year. Even though I spent the days before my birthday preparing to not get his call, it was still hard.

What helped me get through the past few days was to follow pieces of the final advice I received from my dad before he died. He said it was my responsibility to live life to the fullest and keep his legacy alive - not by being sad - but by remembering the beautiful times we had together as father and son.

He wanted me to remember him through laughter and happiness, not through tears and sadness. I'm sharing one of my favorite pictures of my dad and me. It has always made me smile.

Thank you all again for the heartfelt messages on my birthday.
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We visited relatives on Christmas Eve that live near the #homealonehouse. We walked by the house around 7 PM. A private security guard was outside, and an emergency vehicle for the local village kept the heavy traffic flow moving in one direction on the street. #homealone

We visited relatives on Christmas Eve that live near the #homealonehouse. We walked by the house around 7 PM. A private security guard was outside, and an emergency vehicle for the local village kept the heavy traffic flow moving in one direction on the street. #homealone ...

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This morning my kids inspected the security footage that captured Santa Claus in our back yard in 2015. Each year, their questioning of me becomes more intense, but my story hasn’t changed. The video speaks for itself. Merry Christmas and safe travels to everyone today!

This morning my kids inspected the security footage that captured Santa Claus in our back yard in 2015. Each year, their questioning of me becomes more intense, but my story hasn’t changed. The video speaks for itself. Merry Christmas and safe travels to everyone today! ...

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I made a party-sized Twinkie today for my kids. It has 3,360 calories and serves 12 people. I’ve included a regular size Twinkie for scale. Also, it’s not just for my kids.

I made a party-sized Twinkie today for my kids. It has 3,360 calories and serves 12 people. I’ve included a regular size Twinkie for scale. Also, it’s not just for my kids. ...

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