a brother shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

"After a girl is grown, her little brothers - now her protectors - seem like big brothers."

This week, I made a discovery. Consider the following:

• James Bond
• Jason Bourne
• Justin Bieber
• Jack Black
• Jimmy Blanshan

You're a pretty big deal.

But I like you for more than your name. I like you because...

1. You make the best beef jerky east and west of the Nile River.
2. You're a good sharer.
3. You can beat me up.
4. You're down to earth which keeps me from flying off the handle.
5. You're incredibly wise and gentlemanly.

I can think of a ton more but you're...um... blushing.