My Brother Zander by Benjamin Smith

5/28/2014

Zander is my brother, and he is generally a cool guy. He is a very patient brother. Though I am generally not very willing to listen to much of his ideas at first, he persists until I am quite actively listening to what he is saying. My brother is also very smart, in many different ways. Academically, philosophically, and the capability to think for himself and outside the box are all things that Zander is strong in. But his strength of mind is not the only strength he has. He is also literally and physically strong. And the fact that he can control this strength even when he's angry, is another strength in and of itself. He is a very loving brother, though he doesn't show it in the most obvious way. As much as I would like to hug him every time I see him, he has a very definite personal space. However, whenever it actually matters, he lets me hug him, and he does so likewise. Through it all, my brother has a good sense of humor. Although, I don't always appreciate his tendency towards puns. I love my brother Zander for all that he is, human flaws, terrible puns, and somewhat over usage of criticism, he is still my brother. And, I am of the personal opinion that so long as there is something to love, you should love your brother.