I am the Brewer Patriot and I am from the great state of Pennsylvania, but I am in New York City now. I am a lawyer. I read books. I play the drums pretty well and am getting better at guitar, bass and piano. I have a bad-ass dog. I wear glasses sometimes. I have a beard sometimes. I can cook. I like to drink. I speak poor Italian. I lived in Rome for a while. I love Star Wars. I am a pop-culture trivia machine. I am 6 feet tall. I am good at fixing household electrical and plumbing problems. I can build a computer. I love good music and have a million CDs. I love good movies and have a half million DVDs. EmailFlickrIMTwitterTumblr (3.0; @thebrewerpatriot)http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/<img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kst7uuDY3G1qz8njbo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Miami to NYC this morning.</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/237345190http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/237345190Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:32:41 -0500<p>Fact:  The idiots who say “Which one?” after you tell them you got a haircut are the same idiots who ask if it is hot enough for you on a 90-degree day.</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/233126616http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/233126616Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:47:56 -0500<p>It is fascinating to me that I can build a computer from various bits and pieces, I can set up complex audio systems and computer networks, but I cannot successfully transfer a call or make a three-way (<i>ed note. - HA!</i>) call on my work phone.</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/232937448http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/232937448Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:21:52 -0500<p>Sometimes when I get in fights with jerks, I’ll say something like, “How about a nice Hawaiian Punch?!?!”  Then I reach in my pocket and pull out a packet of Hawaiian Punch powder and the jerk usually laughs because he was expecting me to punch him.  That’s when I open the packet real quick and throw the powder in his eyes.  The jerk usually stops laughing once he realizes he’s been blinded and I’ve stabbed him a few times.</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/232934805http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/232934805Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:18:00 -0500<img src="http://18.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksjs3vY2FA1qziyd9o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://tic-tac-toe.tumblr.com/post/232448763/laoprod-movieoftheday-shaun-oh-my-god">tic-tac-toe</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://laoprod.tumblr.com/post/232448196/movieoftheday-shaun-oh-my-god-shes-so">laoprod</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://movieoftheday.tumblr.com/post/232261774/shaun-oh-my-god-shes-so-drunk">movieoftheday</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Shaun: Oh, my God. She’s so drunk!</p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/232453282http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/232453282Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:50:52 -0500<img src="http://6.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksjruhoXdj1qz8njbo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>[via <a href="http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2009/11/03/the-college-football-week-in-graphs-volume-2/">EDSBS</a>]</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/232074027http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/232074027Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:08:00 -0500<img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksje55Yl1D1qz8njbo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The holiday cups came out at my Starbucks today.  I don’t care what all the haters say, I don’t have a problem with extending the “holiday season” up to Nov. 1.  If it means people are in a bit better spirits, everything has a bit more decoration, and there is a general buzz of some unknown excitement in the air, then I am all for it.</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/231863921http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/231863921Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:12:00 -0500<img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krcbah5dF11qzhy30o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://annahinks.tumblr.com/">annahinks</a>)</p> <p>Seeing Ricky on Thursday night at <a href="http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/events/evt_14058.html?selecteddate=11052009">Carnegie Hall</a>.</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/231179876http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/231179876Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:46:55 -0500<img src="http://23.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksi1jkmXPQ1qzebo3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://icanseenewyorkcityfrommyhouse.tumblr.com/post/231080415/though-exciting-method-of-not-generating-offense">icanseenewyorkcityfrommyhouse</a>:<a href="http://fridaynightlights.tumblr.com/post/231075377/onion-i-thought-you-were-funnier-than-this-via">fridaynightlights</a>: <a href="http://www.theonion.com/content/infograph/eric_taylor">(via The Onion)</a></p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/231085744http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/231085744Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:56:28 -0500<p>What is up with sites that don’t put their entire posts on Google Reader and only have the first couple lines?  Maybe some of us are at work trying to read your stupid site that is blocked by the work web filter and can only read it on Google Reader.  STOP MAKING IT SO DIFFICULT!</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/231018478http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/231018478Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:25:08 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fSq3KHw_VcU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fSq3KHw_VcU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><a href="http://whatcriscilikes.tumblr.com/post/230849275/i-didnt-dress-up-for-halloween-this-year-but-the">whatcriscilikes</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I didn’t dress up for Halloween this year, but the guys I hung out with, AKA Pearl Jam, did.</p> <blockquote> <p>PEARL JAM WHIP IT WACHOVIA SPECTRUM FINAL SHOW PHILADELPHIA 10/31/09</p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p>I was there for this!  Fantastic show!</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/230858163http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/230858163Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:28:54 -0500<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kshj5k3tQ61qz8njbo1_r1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My 5-month old niece.  I laugh every time I see this face.</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/230800166http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/230800166Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:06:00 -0500<img src="http://11.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksc6nsUit01qze9p7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://tomorrowonlyknows.tumblr.com/post/228057071/thedisneyvault-disney-dream-to">tomorrowonlyknows</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://thedisneyvault.tumblr.com/post/228056020/disney-dream-to-include-first-ever-shipboard-water">thedisneyvault</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><b> </b></p> <p><b> </b></p> <p><b> </b></p> <b> <p>Disney Dream to Include First-Ever Shipboard Water Coaster</p> </b> </blockquote> <p>Oh. My. God. This. Is. Awesome. AWESOME.</p> </blockquote> <p>For three years, I practiced maritime defense wherein we would defend various cruiselines against lawsuits.  I have to say this thing looks like a million lawsuits just waiting to happen.</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/228064600http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/228064600Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:59:44 -0400<a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/10/30/sec-discipline.ap/index.html">SEC stiffens penalties for coaches who complain about officials</a>: <p>I am glad to see that of the two options, the SEC went with a) punishing the coaches rather than b) improving the officiating.</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/228014446http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/228014446Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:49:22 -0400<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksb0p4hjpk1qz8njbo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Half Dome Sunset (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/thebrewerpatriot">thebrewerpatriot</a>)</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227473773http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227473773Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:41:27 -0400<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksb0k6Umwg1qz8njbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Climbing up the trail from Yosemite Valley (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/thebrewerpatriot">thebrewerpatriot</a>)</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227471002http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227471002Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:38:29 -0400<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksb0hazsPP1qz8njbo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Yosemite Valley (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/thebrewerpatriot">thebrewerpatriot</a>)</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227469315http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227469315Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:36:45 -0400<p>Is there a way you can search for pics on Flickr that aren’t freaking HDR photos?  Get over yourselves and your Photoshop programs, people!</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227450786http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227450786Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:17:21 -0400<p>More bad news!  My idea for a sitcom about a sewage-line repairman was also rejected.</p> <p>It was called “Down in the Dumps.”</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227121027http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227121027Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:19:00 -0400<p>Bad news, my game show idea got rejected.  Basically, it involved contestants trying to aim their pee at or into various targets of varying difficulty.</p> <p>It was called “Urine Luck!”</p>http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227048909http://thebrewerpatriot.tumblr.com/post/227048909Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:32:12 -0400