In my "In Box"
Mr. Frank,
I suppose the traditional way to begin an e-mail of this sort is to make you aware of who I am, and why I'm writing. So, since I just love conformism I'll do just that. (That last statement reeked of sarcasm by the way.) So, to continue on, my name's Bryan, and I am a resident of a small town southwest of Dayton, Ohio. When I was five my grandfather pulled a quarter out of my ear and for the next week I went through a box of q-tips trying to get rich. Unfortunately, that didn't work. However, my brother decided to buy me a book on magic, which ended up being Expert Card Technique. It may not have been anything on coins, but it definitely got me started, and hooked on magic. Heck, I prefer the boards over coins now. Still being young and in school I'm often left busy working on my studies. Whenever I get a chance to practice my magic I take it, and enjoy it thoroughly.
The reason I'm writing to you though, is not to give you some autobiography of my life. It is to let you know that your life has been an inspiration for me. Tough times hit everyone, and at times it seems as if they've hit me, even at a young age, extra hard. I won't bore with you my burdens, but instead I'll let you know that seeing another magician, another human being, who has dealt with hard times and pulled through them acts as a drive for me to continue fighting through life. I feel that you deserve to know that your struggles and determination to keep going aren't unnoticed. Even a small kid from a farming community has respect and admiration for you.
I wish you the best in your future ventures, magic, and dreams.
-Bryan
posted by Tom Frank at 12:35 PM
3 Comments:
How awesome! Must feel good :)
2:19 PM
Thanks Bryan for your heartfelt words to my friend and mentor Tom. It isn't often that we hear words of encouragement. It is usually just the opposite. You are an inspiration as well. I for one, would love to hear your story!
keep the faith, continue your magical journey!
6:58 PM
Mr. Flynn,
It's a sad thing to think that Mr. Frank doesn't recieve many positive words. I wouldn't call myself an inspiration, but I thank you for the kind words. My story is one I've never really told anyone. Perhaps someday I will, but for now, I'll spare anyone from my burdens. As a saying goes "spread your burdens and lose your friends." There are few people whose burdens are worth being told. One of those is Mr. Frank. Without his story I wouldn't have the outlook on life that I do. That outlook being that even when times only seem to get worse, you can still pull through and be a better person.
-Bryan
7:02 PM
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