Gunn News

We're behind folks. We've both been working our tails off on novels, I've been working on articles (as always) and doing what I can to break into magazines. These aren't excuses (if they were, they'd be lame), but they are reasons, so thanks for your patience. Each of these events probably deserve a whole post, but instead I'm just going to give you a bunch of mini-posts with photos that apply. Enjoy catching up with us.

*Massage Envy Party In The Sky

It finally came. Amy's boss Shawn warned us months ago that there would be a big formal gala at the Harbor club in Bellevue on the 25th floor. This was the company holiday party, held late to keep the clinic doors open during the holidays.

Why a big formal party?

Shawn's just cool like that. Renton Landing Massage Envy busted records for a clinic that's only been open for a year, smoking the region and most of the country in sales. It's exciting for Amy to be a part of it, and she's definitely pulled her weight there. Her massage bad-assery has earned her a significant raise and may lead to a promotion in the next year. Her work ethic is an inspiration both to me and her co-workers/future underlings.

Anyway, it was fun to get dressed up extra nice, eat some great food, meet some nice people, and watch those nice people drink free booze. Thanks, Shawn for a great evening, even though we were glad to have it over with.

*The Art of Manliness

I'm reluctant to talk about other's blogs on our own blog, but I must say this particular blog, The Art of Manliness, easily deserves attention here. From the bio it looks like it was started by an LDS guy from Oklahoma in response to the fact that most so-called men's magazines were really aimed, not at real Men, but at adolescents of all ages.

The stuff on this blog ranges from the life-transforming to the mildly interesting. But since I discovered it about ten days ago I don't think a day has gone by where I didn't look in and explore it. It's apparently a huge success with thousands of subscibers and it's easy to see why. The posts are clean, the subjects have daily relevance, and ANYONE, man or woman, can benefit from it. I'm already wondering how I ever got through life without it.

Check it out: www.artofmanliness.com

*Ryan Comes Home!

Amy's brother Ryan stepped off the plane just this week from Africa wondering how he ever managed to grow up in the massive snow drift that is rural Utah right now. He probably felt like he had just arrived on the ice planet of Hoth (sadly, without the awesome Imperial walkers).

I can only imagine what he's going through right now, but I know he's got some readjusting to do. From what I understand he's got a new appreciation for the USA and how blessed we are to live here. His return served as a good reminder that, no matter how poor I think I am, I'm Scrooge McDuck swimming in dabloons in terms of all the blessings I enjoy.

Thanks Ryan. It's good to have to back. We look forward to seeing you next month and hope you find the temperatures up here more hospitable, if only slightly.



-Tom