BRENT STOLLER

A hopeful, (sometimes) humorous take on the traumas of infertility and pregnancy loss.

30 Days of Joy: A Dip in the Fountain of Youth

I’m getting old(er).

This is apparent every time I doze off before 10 p.m., or wake up before 6 a.m., or look in the mirror — both at my receding hairline and the gray hair left behind.

But it’s most apparent every time I exercise.

People Do What They Want to Do

When you first start dating someone, it’s often impossible to know where you stand and what your chances of survival are.

But before you spend too much time speculating about the other person’s motivations, remember this:

People do what they want to do.

30 Days of Joy: Friday Night Fun

Friday nights are tough. 

It’s supposed to be a night to go out, to be social, to stay up past your bedtime.

Unfortunately, your body doesn’t know this, because it didn’t get to sleep past its weekday wake-up time.

30 Days of Joy: The Beauty of Simplicity

I’m a simple guy, and I love the simple things.

And when it comes to my Mount Rushmore of meals, it doesn’t get much simpler than cacio e pepe.

30 Days of Joy: Quote of the Day

I’ve always loved a good quote.

I love when someone puts into words the perfect motivation, or a never-before-thought-of perspective, or exactly what I’m feeling, or the type of person I aspire to be.