Blog Team
Brooks Thomas
Born under a favorable sign (Gemini) in the northern suburbs of Chicago, I transplanted to Dallas for college and decided I was okay with the decision, so I stayed. Like the Blog Boy himself, Brian Lusk, I attended Southern Methodist University for journalism. I also worked for the radio station there. Unlike Mr. Lusk, I graduated in 2006, about 40 years after he did. In my former life, I was an aspiring news producer. Complete newscasts watched since I left: 4.
Fun Facts
Languages
English
Hobbies
Travel, music, sand volleyball, not falling off my bike
Family
I’m a loner, Dottie, a rebel – Peewee Herman
Pets
Ernie the Golden Retriever (R.I.P.), Gilmore the Yellow Lab (R.I.P.), Vern the cat (R.I.P.), Elmo the Box Turtle (R.I.P.) All died of natural causes.
High School
Lake Forest High School – Home of the Scouts
College
Southern Methodist University
Favorite Sports Teams
Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, SMU Mustangs, Texas Rangers
Favorite Travel Destinations
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Your Favorite Southwest Story
Gotta pick two. I know that’s probably not allowed. LUV Classic 2010 and Haunted Headquarters 2010. The former is a golf tournament and the latter our huge Halloween party. In both cases, we selected winners through a picture contest on Twitter and I got to host them at each event. Very cool to bring guests into your own home and have them meet the family (Southwest family, of course). Since these are all people who are especially internet savvy, I imagine at some point they’ll come across this message.
