Who are you?
Frank Jordan Mottl III … ya heard!
What do you do for fun?
Past weekend (as in July when I wrote this): Hiked the Chief, Family BBQ, attempted Yard Day, Corona Open Volleyball. Not a bad cross section. My job is pretty fun too.
I also like thick, red, Italian wine.
What is your favourite community? Why?
The Small Town Brother-Hood.
Why is a big question. Here is part of the answer… no matter where you find us small-towners, we all have shared small town experiences and values… here’s the top ten.
Polite: Yes please, no thank-you. And we’ll give to space to change lanes (if there are any).
Chivalrous: Open doors, pay for a lady, and put others before yourself.
Handy: Everyone will know how to change a flat… and probably know how to build a fence to keep the deer out of the garden.
Pugalist: Can hold their own in a tussel.
Romantic at Heart… Plus we have all falling in love with the girl next door – and she was a catch, wasn’t she?
Got to drive a farm truck or shoot one with a BB Gun around the age of 12.
Hard Working: Nothing is for free, and anything worth doing, is worth doing right.
Owned many pairs of gumboots well before they were cool.
What is your superpower?
My family.
How do you use it to build community?
Because they, above all, have demonstrated acceptance. Dance to your own beat y’all… you’re still cool in my books.
As teammates, Jordan and I excelled at excelling.
My Three Favourite Things About Jordan Are…
1. Storytelling. Jord has amazing skills in this area. He knows how to engage a crowd, hold them by keeping the yarn mysterious and then – BAM! – he delivers a most exceptional punchline.
2. Sense of Family. Am I related to Jordan Mottl? Technically, no. Are two of his brothers? Technically, no. Is Maike the African-Swedish exchange student his brother? Technically, no. But we’re all his brothers, because Jordan knows that brotherhood and family transcend blood.
3. Pectoral Muscles. Yes. He’s a handsome man who plays basketball better when he’s not wearing a shirt. There. I said it. Sport, play and physical activity are big parts of his life, as they should be for everyone.
As told by John Horn…
Giddy up!
More! Please give me more! There is one thing you forgot to mention about small towners. One very important trait. Any one of them worth there weight can and has tended to a fire he/she has created for more than a few hrs. Due to having used either the last of the paper, tender, or dry kindling, and enjoyed every minute of it. I love fire! Speaking of fire, hi Ellis!
Great post…enjoyed the profile!
Great post…enjoyed the profile!
he ain’t heavy hes my brotha. I loved reading about my brother and roommate.
Great read! The man Jordan…When does Part 2 come out?