Brian H. Marston for St. Louis City Board of Education

Category: About me

  • Why I use my middle initial

    I’m Brian Henry Marston. My dad is Richard Henry. His dad was Henry Arnold. His dad was Henry Joseph. My son is Milo Henry. The “H” is a reminder of those who came before me and those coming after me. It also helps disambiguate me from the other Brian Marstons out there in search results. 

    family photo
    Three Henrys: My grandpa, dad, and me. New Year’s Day 2003.

  • Careful spending

    A few examples of my frugality, in contrast to some other people:

    • I’ve had the same wallet since 2008.
    • I cut my own hair. I also repair my own appliances.
    • My wife and I share one car, a 2014 Toyota Prius we bought in 2019.
    • I have an iPhone X that I bought used in 2019 and an $8/month service plan from Tello.
    • I’ve never flown first class and have no desire to.