Tales of a Secret Rockstar

Brian Donkers is a quotable guy. I'd like to think that all of us Donkers brothers are. But Brian, being the media darling, tends to have some good ones. Usually they're not quite appropriate for this blog, but he said something today that was really good. I'll discuss it momentarily. First, let me give you a list. Ever since I was in high school, my brothers and I have had a certain hierarchy. It's basically as if we are a team, and we all have certain roles on that team. I'm pretty sure my mom and dad have a role too, although I can't quite recall what they are. I'm pretty sure Dad ended up being the coach. Anyways . . .

The Donkers Family Hierarchy:
1. Mark Donkers - The Captain. Mark is the heart and soul of this team. He provides motivation and inspiration with phrases like, "Step Up!" and "Let's get on the blower and get that big lefty on the mound." I'm not sure how that last one relates to my life, but it's pretty inspiring. We've had to make do without our Captain recently, as he's been on the island. We've made it through okay, but it hasn't been the same.

2. Brian Donkers - The Media Darling. Brian can also be thought of as the European import of the team (but he's not actually imported). He keeps things light in the locker room, and he loves the spotlight. He has a heart of gold though, and you know he'll play hard to win every night.

3. Dan Donkers - The Wily Veteran. I'm the workhorse of the team who can always be counted on for some good advice after the game. I may not be flashy, but I've seen a lot and I stick around to mentor the younger guys. I'm not the superstar, but I'll come through in the clutch situations.

So, that's basically how it works around our house. It's good times. Oh, and I forgot to mention that I'm the guy who beats everyone else at video games, like RBI Baseball.

The quote, which we will deal with tomorrow, is as follows:

"Creativity is discipline."