My name is Derek Brooks

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Sunday, we lost our “nephew,” Elias, at just 17. He and his family fought with everything they had after an unimaginable diagnosis. He was an incredibly special kid with big aspirations.

Sending so much love to Steph, Manuel, Ian, Sherry, Elizabeth, Jon, and all who loved him. Rest easy, buddy.

Tonight after golf league, I went to a local bar with my buddy, Carson. A random dude down the bar makes eye contact and then holds up his phone with a giant photo of Les Claypool.
Points at me, then the phone.

Guess I'm out here looking like Les Claypool.

I’ve reached the point in life where I now use a pill organizer.

I also meal prepped my lunches this week.

Kill me now.

Recent albums

Stickin the Proposal Shot

A couple weeks ago, my buddy Judson asked if I'd be willing to "stealthily take some photos" of him proposing to his amazing partner, Katie. I immediately told him how I stoked I was for them, but I'm not even close to a professional photographer and didn't wanna fuck up capturing their moment. He said it'd be super casual, in a remote park, and just wanted a couple mementos, so I agreed to scout it out with him. His goal was to get a "down on a knee popping the question under a light from a distance" sort of look.

The Recon

Judson told Katie that he was going to meet me for happy hour... but instead, we met at the park after work to figure out a game plan. It was my first time visiting this park, which was effectively closed for the …

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa

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So sorry for your loss. Hope you have a good holiday and it provides some comfort in a difficult time.
it's a good thing the drink in the center was mine. just noticed that one of my hairs is sticking out of it. gross.
You're a good friend, and this is hilarious.