Lyrical Leniancy
This is perhaps the most common venue for Pops' singing, with vigor and volume amidst the pews. He even made a CD to remember his favorite songs.
What is Sacred Heart
What these two letters stand for has never been clear, but it is how Birdie sometimes refers to Pops
What is JG
The catch-all name for any travel involving his ChiliBears
What is a Brown Family Adventure
Stormy seas and a Blue Devil penchant for sailing brought together this famous pair -- and the rest is history
Who are Birdie + Pops
Pops shared a bedroom with this Brown family member throughout his youth
Who is Uncle Marko
Pops was known to sing tunes from shows on repeat after watching his ChilliBears perform at these local productions
What is Children's Theater of Winnetka
The Toobers to Pops' Tucky, this Brown Family VIP has survived many WODs
Who is Roberts
Ever the prankster, Pops loves to jokingly eat this bite-sized delicacy off his grandchildren
What are "toes"
Whether an endearing story or a traumatic memory, this Brown Family member surely remembers being cornered by Pops at Assault Point
Who is Eric Kristensen
Senator Chris Dodd, Justice Neil Gorsuch, Fed Chair Jay Powell -- and POPS! -- are graduates of this storied Maryland high school
What is Georgetown Prep
Though the actual lyrics are a bit of a phantom, these are some of Pops' favorite operatic theater verses.
What is "Think of me, think of me fondly, when you hear my name"
Aunt Rootie's case of mistaken identity -- or Pops' unreliable hearing -- are the origin of this nickname
What is Dave
Though sometimes the site of a parental rant, Pops loved doing this activity in Chesapeake Bay with Tombo
What is sailing
With a nudge from Wags, this fraternity helped turned sweet Patrick into Fratty Paddy while at Duke
What is Sigma Chi
This enthusiastic chant started whenever Pops' dad entered the room at the Outer Banks
Pops' catch-all nickname from the Scannell family, not a chocolate-based dessert
What is Brownie
Whether an academic indulgence or a means to lull his children to sleep, Pops loved these on long car trips.
What are lecture tapes
Globe trotting adventures -- from Madeira to Hong Kong -- with this Brown family legend were formative for young Patrick
Who is Raybo
We bask in her love everyday -- though Pops was often in the doghouse with her -- this matriarch is also known as Grandmommy
What is Sunshine
Pops was surprised by this whimsical activity on a hike with some new friends at Camp Wipigacki.
What is skinny dipping